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Aniston delivers a very quiet, nuanced bravura performance. She never goes for the cheap Oscar theatrics but stays true to her character's overwhelming world where both external and internal pain mean that bland is the only way to get through a day. Sarcasm is her only tool for expressing rage or grief; anything more direct would be physically unbearable. And Aniston conveys all of this as if the entire movie were made in one take. It is an amazing piece of work. Unfortunately, the movie itself lets her down, which is too bad because with a little more effort the plot could have met her at her level. Worth a watch - you will not be able to take your eyes off of Aniston as actress.
This review is from Cake [DVD] [English] [2014]
Posted by Gswaytoshop
Jennifer Aniston doesn't get enouug respect as an actress having started her career as a comedian in the box. She's actually quite good but spends most of her screen time in romantic comedies. With Cake, she took on a serious role and was rewarded with high praise from her peers and critics, including a nomination from The Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild. Not to give anything away, but many actresses have overplayed parts with a similar theme. Jennifer gets it just right.
This review is from Cake [DVD] [English] [2014]
Posted by Murvie
Although this movie is, frankly, rather depressing, Jennifer Aniston gives an excellent performance. She is very believable as an accident survivor who suffers severe chronic pain. I recommend this movie if for no other reason than to see Jennifer Aniston take on a demanding role that will cause you to forget all about "Friends" for a while.
This review is from Cake [DVD] [English] [2014]
Posted by Rock58
