A new trailer for the upcoming drama cake debuted on tuesday, nov. But aside from that its just a solid smallscale character study. Nov 20, 2014 jennifer aniston spoke with jason bateman about how she transformed for her oscarbuzzy role in cake, explaining that she stopped working out to gain weight and even lowered the cadence of her. The acerbic, hilarious claire bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman. Jan 07, 2015 jennifer aniston didnt have to look far for advice on her starring role in cake as a woman who suffers from extreme chronic pain after a horrible car crash her stunt double of about eight years. Jennifer aniston took on an uncharacteristically unglamorous role in her new movie cake, challenging herself to play a woman trying to find some relief from the. And the seemingly contrived entrance of a cake maker at the end makes no sense at all, especially as a reason for the title.
The true story behind jennifer anistons cake daily mail online. Jennifer anistons careerdefining performance in hit movie cake has earned her a flurry of plaudits and award nominations. Cake movie, starring jennifer aniston, portrays chronic pain. A mere ten days ago, you heard pundits talking up cake, the kind of doleful movie that most of us wouldnt go see on a. With jennifer aniston, adriana barraza, anna kendrick, sam worthington. Jennifer anistons portrayal of pain was so raw, so intense, and so spoton. Cinelou films jennifer aniston didnt have to look far for advice on her starring role in cake as a woman who suffers from extreme chronic pain after a horrible car crash. The film stars stars jennifer aniston, anna kendrick and sam worthington and will open nationwide on january 23, 2015. Watch the cake trailer starring jennifer aniston in a rare serious role. Jennifer anistons best scenes from the movie cake, take a. Jan 23, 2015 the oscars giveth and the oscars taketh away. Cdc 2 heres who oddsmakers say is joe bidens female veep frontrunner 3 julian edelman fires back at blockbuster.
This is what happened when jennifer aniston stopped exercising for the movie cake aniston needed to gain weight for her role as a woman addicted to painkillers, and at first skipping the gym. You better believe it after the tumultuous standing ovation she received at the elgin theatre on monday afternoon for her potentially careerchanging film cake. The film stars jennifer aniston as a woman who becomes fascinated by the suicide of a member of her chronic pain. Jennifer aniston plays claire, who, having survived. Cake takes us into the darkly funny world of claire bennett jennifer aniston who initiates a dubious relationship with a widower sam worthington while. Jan 23, 2015 no good can ultimately come from a movie that is as obsessed with wind chimes as cake. The acerbic, hilarious claire bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. Nov 17, 2014 jennifer aniston took on an uncharacteristically unglamorous role in her new movie cake, challenging herself to play a woman trying to find some relief from the chronic pain caused by an accident. The film stars jennifer aniston as a woman who becomes fascinated by the suicide of.
Cake, which morrison lensed for director daniel barnz, premiered at the 2014 toronto international film festival. Jennifer aniston goes crazy, hallucinates anna kendrick in first cake trailer video im not all that interested in speculating whether aniston deserved an oscar nod, but. Adriana barraza silvana anna kendrick nina sam worthington roy felicity huffman annette. A mere ten days ago, you heard pundits talking up cake, the kind of doleful movie that most of us wouldnt go see on a bet. Nov 27, 2014 whether it is the latest studio trailer release, an evocative documentary, clips, tv spots, or other extra videos, the filmisnow team is dedicated to providing you with all the best new videos. So it makes you wonder what destination jennifer aniston requested when she hopped aboard cake.
Top 10 films starring jennifer aniston including rock star, were the millers, horrible bosses, cake, the good girl, and bruce almighty. Cake finds jennifer aniston making the most of an overdue. The true story behind jennifer anistons cake daily mail. Cake finds jennifer aniston making the most of an overdue opportunity to test her dramatic chops, but it lacks sufficient depth or warmth to recommend for all but her most. Sep 09, 2014 a strong if selfconsciously deglammed performance from jennifer aniston deserves more honest story treatment than it gets in cake, a darkly amusing but overly calculated comedydrama about. Jennifer anistons cake is a heaping slice of oscargrubbing. Throughout the movie the viewer is taken through all the facets of claire. As a nurse and someone who suffers from chronic pain, i found jennifer anistons portrayal of claire bennett in cake so moving. Jennifer aniston stopped working out to gain weight for cake. Jennifer anistons best scenes from the movie cake, take a look hollywood news jennifer aniston is popularly known for her role as rachel green in friends. As she uncovers the details of ninas suicide and develops a poignant relationship with ninas husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy. Here is a list of all the jennifer aniston movies on netflix, including the switch with jason bateman and along came polly with ben stiller.
Cake is a 2014 american drama film directed by daniel barnz, written by patrick tobin, and starring jennifer aniston, adriana barraza, felicity huffman, william. Aniston earned a golden globe nomination for her emotional performance in cake in 2014, even though the movie was critically panned. The modestly scaled, sadfunny indie drama cake centers on a woman and the kind of grief thats so unbearable this movie cant even handle it. Cake takes us into the darkly funny world of claire bennett jennifer aniston who initiates a dubious relationship with a widower sam worthington while co.
The movie doesnt go as deep as it should into the themes it. Jan 21, 2015 most popular today 1 the coronavirus spreads at least feet, travels on shoes. Jennifer aniston claire bennett jennifer aniston is a golden globe and emmy awardwinning actress, thanks to 10 seasons playing rachel green on. From jennifer anistons best romcom movies to lesserknown gems heres a definitive list ranking jennifer. Jennifer aniston looks like hell in cake, and that is the point. Cake news jennifer aniston gets deglammed for cake. Cake stars jennifer aniston as an accident victim the new. Claire simmons jennifer aniston, a woman in a chronicpain support group, investigates the suicide of a fellow group member, developing an. A strong if selfconsciously deglammed performance from jennifer aniston deserves more honest story treatment than it gets in cake, a darkly. Filming the new movie cake was hardly a cakewalk for star jennifer aniston. Heres a ranking of the best jennifer aniston movies of all time. This is what happened when jennifer aniston stopped. For claire, the privileged and seemingly friendless angeleno whom jennifer aniston plays in cake, physical pain has become not just a torment but an organizing principle.
Jan 16, 2015 jennifer aniston discusses her oscar snub for cake. Looking for a new movie to watch on netflix this week. Jennifer aniston had the hardest day of her life filming cake. That constant tinkletinkle should be a warning that what starts off as a medical drama with a healthy nasty streak wont be able to resist slapping a bandage on all the badness in the end. The modestly scaled, sadfunny indie drama cake centers on a woman and the kind of grief thats so unbearable this movie cant even handle. Pass up jennifer anistons halfbaked cake usa today. Jennifer aniston had the hardest day of her life filming. The film opens with claire in a chronic pain support group. Jennifer aniston reveals how she put on weight for her movie. The were the millers actress, 45, admitted at a screening of the acclaimed drama on tuesday, jan. Jennifer aniston portrays chronic pain in cake, aniston plays a haunted woman who is suffering from debilitating pain. A new cake trailer has been released for director daniel barnzs upcoming drama.
Jennifer aniston on how she deliberately put on weight for new movie. Cake indeed features a strong dramatic turn from jennifer aniston and it may or may not win her an oscar nomination. She spoke to david poland about the film, her career, and finding a new. Whats really going on is that aniston needs to be part of someones oscar conversation.
You better believe it after the tumultuous standing ovation she received at the elgin theatre on monday afternoon. Jan 07, 2015 filming the new movie cake was hardly a cakewalk for star jennifer aniston. The daughter of actors john aniston and nancy dow, she began working as an actress at an early age with an uncredited role in the 1987 film mac and me. Jennifer aniston didnt have to look far for advice on her starring role in cake as a woman who suffers from extreme chronic pain after a horrible car crash her stunt double of about eight years. Cake stars jennifer aniston as an accident victim the new york. Whether it is the latest studio trailer release, an evocative documentary, clips, tv spots, or other extra videos, the filmisnow team is dedicated to providing you with all the best new videos. Sep 10, 2014 so it makes you wonder what destination jennifer aniston requested when she hopped aboard cake.
Jennifer aniston plays a woman recovering from a horrific accident in cake, a drama directed by daniel barnz. Jennifer aniston was born in sherman oaks, california, to actors john aniston and nancy dow. Here are some of the best scenes of the actor from the movie cake. Jennifer aniston sparks oscar buzz with cake movie in. Youve probably heard that jennifer aniston looks a little rough in cake. Cake stars jennifer aniston as an accident victim the. Sep 08, 2014 cast as a cranky, depressed woman suffering from chronic pain, cake represents jennifer anistons first lowbudget, indiestyle film since 2006s friends with money, offering the star her most. The best parts of the film were anistons characterization of a woman in grief and pain and her relationship with her house keeper, a human angel living in the real world. The latest movie cataloguing life with pain is cake, starring jennifer aniston. Aniston does a beautiful job of helping the viewer understand how claire became so chronically hurt. The friends star gives a gritty portrayal of suicidal mom claire bennett.
Jennifer aniston attended the critics choice awards. It debuted in the special presentations section of the 2014 toronto international film festival. So jennifer anistons dowdy appearance in her upcoming movie cake has already got. Cake movie and chronic pain in real life the mighty. Here is a movie that exists solely as a showcase for hitherto hidden acting chops. Cake 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Directed by daniel barnz, indie drama also stars anna kendrick and sam worthington. But it is worth sitting through just to watch jennifer aniston pull off a performance of a lifetime. Cake is not a reflection of a system in which films exist for awards more than. Check out our netflix movie pick of the week, cake, starring jennifer aniston and anna kendrick. Cake is mostly a melancholy, tragically stunning film, with a groundbreaking performance by aniston and enough biting humor and heart to create the perfect balance it needs to make a lasting impression.
Nov 25, 2014 a new cake trailer has been released for director daniel barnzs upcoming drama. Dec 30, 2014 while its good to see aniston take a darker, deeper role a more holloweyed version of the unhappy woman she played in 2002s the good girl the story surrounding her in cake lacks the. Jennifer joanna aniston born february 11, 1969 is an american actress, film producer, and businesswoman. Starring jennifer aniston, cake is the story of claire simmons, a woman living with chronic pain after a car accident that took the life of her young son. Jennifer aniston discusses her oscar snub vanity fair.
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