Cake
Cake

Movie spotlight

Cake

2014
Movie
102 min
English

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower of the suicide.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Daniel BarnzGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Claire Bennett, a woman suffering from chronic pain and emotional distress after a tragic accident, becomes obsessed with the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she investigates the woman's life and the circumstances surrounding her death, Claire begins to confront her own grief and pain, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Critical Reception

Cake received mixed to positive reviews, with much of the praise directed at Jennifer Aniston's performance. While some critics found the film's tone uneven, many lauded Aniston's departure from her typical roles and her portrayal of a complex character dealing with physical and emotional trauma.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jennifer Aniston delivers a compelling and transformative performance.

  • The film struggles with tonal consistency, oscillating between dark drama and quirky comedy.

  • A thoughtful exploration of grief, pain, and the search for connection.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated Jennifer Aniston's performance and the film's exploration of difficult themes. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the overall tone to be a bit bleak.

Awards & Accolades

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

Fun Fact

Jennifer Aniston chose not to wear any makeup throughout the filming of "Cake" to fully embody her character's struggles and raw emotional state.

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Reno

Reno

> Aniston at best! Might be this is what I was expecting from Aniston from a long ago. Since break-up with Brad Pitt, probably after 'Marley & Me', she has not given any best performance. This is her best shot to till date, maybe in her ...