Drama
Director Daniel Barnz
Starring Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick and Felicity Huffman

What To Expect
Aniston plays a broken Claire Bennett who has kept a dark sense of humour despite what she’s been through. A woman’s suicide in Claire’s chronic pain support group becomes a major focus in her life, which helps Claire to confront her own tragedy.

Quotes
‘She jumped off a freeway over pass, landed on a flatbed truck heading to Mexico, her body got stuck in customs for like a week before Nina’s husband could even claim her… Way to go, Nina!’ – Claire Bennett

‘I can’t save you. I can barely save myself and my kid.’ – Roy Collins

‘I am in a lot of pain.’ – Claire Bennett

What The Critics Say
‘Whether or not Aniston ever gets another role like this one, I have a hard time imagining anyone else in it – and that’s the sign of a genuine actor.’ – Chicago

‘Jennifer Aniston burrows into Claire’s walking-wounded gait and eclipsed mood.’ – Denver Post

‘Aniston makes Cake her own movie and its structural shortcomings become of lesser focus and importance.’ – Movie Mezzanine

Trailer

Words: Cassidy Emmanuel
Image: Website