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Birthday Cake
Soap actor Steven and his husband Daniel decide to throw the ultimate first birthday party for their daughter. What Daniel doesn’t know is that Steven has invited Daniel’s estranged religious mother and sister to the party. Now, Daniel sees the festivities beginning to spiral out of control. There’s now a dead clown, a demanding diva, a cake that unfortunately looks like a lifeless baby, and a manhunt in the neighborhood for a murderer!
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Plot Summary
On his 21st birthday, a young man discovers his family has a dark criminal legacy. He must choose between his aspiring music career and his ties to organized crime. The film follows his struggle as he navigates this dangerous path.
Critical Reception
Birthday Cake received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambition and performances, others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its attempt to blend music and crime genres.
Criticized for a sometimes derivative storyline.
Performances were noted as a strong point by several reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Birthday Cake' is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film features original music performed by lead actor James Maslow, who is also known for his music career outside of acting.
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