Cake

Claire Bennett is a woman in chronic pain, struggling with the suicide of a woman named Nina who attended her support group. As Claire investigates Nina's life and death, she forms an unlikely bond with Nina's grieving husband, extending beyond the boundaries of typical friendships. Through this connection and her persistent pain, Claire begins to confront her own demons and her difficult relationships with her husband and her housekeeper.

Cake received generally positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Jennifer Aniston's performance, which was considered a departure from her more typical roles. Critics lauded the film's raw emotional depth and Aniston's commitment to portraying a character dealing with both physical and emotional agony.

• Jennifer Aniston delivers a brave and transformative performance.

• The film struggles to balance its dark themes with moments of levity.

• Offers a compelling, albeit sometimes uneven, look at grief and pain.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight Jennifer Aniston's powerful and courageous performance as the film's standout element. Many appreciated the film's exploration of difficult emotional territory and its raw portrayal of pain, although some found the narrative to be somewhat disjointed or slow-paced.

Jennifer Aniston received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Jennifer Aniston famously did not wear makeup for her role as Claire Bennett and wore prosthetics to create the character's scarred and disfigured appearance.