Cake is actually a pretty good film, although some reviews were quite scathing. So, without giving away any of the plot, I have to admit the pace of this film is slower than molasses on a hot summer's day. But to be fair, the movie's very engaging nonetheless. The slower pace serves to draw our interest more deeply into the characters' circumstances. It did for me anyway. There are many good performances by the entire cast, but the ladies' are the most note-worthy. We've gotten to know Jennifer Aniston best for her comedy roles, but in this film she proves she can handle any acting challenge. She also manages to look genuinely unattractive which is surprising of itself. Cake gets dramatic but without becoming heavy-handed, so I'd say it's most definitely worth the watch. One thing for me was that around the middle of the film I got to wondering what if anything cake had to do with it. This much I can divulge, the inference is eventually made clear. However, if you're strictly an action-movie fan, then, this probably isn't your venue.
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