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Kristin Stewart stars in this light-hearted, bittersweet romantic drama set in a small town where the intimate secrets and tensions of two families force them to come to terms with life, love and loss.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This sensitive film, Cake Eaters, the directorial debut of Mary Stuart Masterson, is a gently told story of disability and how it affects families and individuals. A young teenage girl with a degenrative disease, wants to experience all life has to offer and has the normal feelings and emotions of any teenage girl. This is the story of how she takes control of her awakening sexuality, and makes a stand for her own independence, and the effect it has on those around her.
There are many fine performances in this well crafted film but that of Kristin Stewart stands out, and she is truly remarkable. I cannot recommend this film highly enough, funny, sad, quite often disturbing and sometimes very hard to watch, yet it fills ones heart with hope and a real belief in how indomitable human spirit can be.
There are many fine performances in this well crafted film but that of Kristin Stewart stands out, and she is truly remarkable. I cannot recommend this film highly enough, funny, sad, quite often disturbing and sometimes very hard to watch, yet it fills ones heart with hope and a real belief in how indomitable human spirit can be.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This 2007 indie movie would have vanished without trace were it not for the fact that the new it girl du jour, Kristen Stewart, is in it. She is featured as Georgia, a young girl with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare disease for which there is currently no cure. The main symptoms are those of apparently being drunk, ie one slurs, stumbles and falls, and tragically the illness spells an early death and zero social life.
Set in rural America, the story centres around Georgia's determination to live a proper life and get a decent bite from life's apple. To this end, she press-gangs a local boy, Beagle, into sleeping with her.
But 'The Cake Eaters' is so much more than a young romance. To me, in its own modest, quiet way, the film was an insight into the struggles, triumphs and mysteries of life itself.
Also, K Stew's performance was stunning. At first, especially seeing her lacklustre stint in 'New moon' and 'Eclipse', she appeared almost vapid, and not trying. However, her quiet and compelling performance here grows on you. For that matter, so do her gorgeous, elfin looks.
By the way: in spite of the title, there is no reference to the eating of cakes.
Set in rural America, the story centres around Georgia's determination to live a proper life and get a decent bite from life's apple. To this end, she press-gangs a local boy, Beagle, into sleeping with her.
But 'The Cake Eaters' is so much more than a young romance. To me, in its own modest, quiet way, the film was an insight into the struggles, triumphs and mysteries of life itself.
Also, K Stew's performance was stunning. At first, especially seeing her lacklustre stint in 'New moon' and 'Eclipse', she appeared almost vapid, and not trying. However, her quiet and compelling performance here grows on you. For that matter, so do her gorgeous, elfin looks.
By the way: in spite of the title, there is no reference to the eating of cakes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Was 'ok'. Bit of a slow burner, don't expect too much. On the whole i would give this a 5/10
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Its just ok.
She played the part excellently but I thought the storyline wasnt great. the credits started rolling and i sat staring at the Tv waiting for the rest of the film. Pretty pointless.
Published 25 days ago by Shauna :-)
kristen stewart execellent role
i was so glad to come across this dvd whilst looking on amazon. once i watched it. i was fascinated and impressed by the way she portrayed the role on the teenager who is suffering... Read more
Published 1 month ago by kezlouise92
Brilliant Film
I really enjoyed watching this film, yeah sure it isn't an A-list movie or even a B-list but it is brilliant for what it is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anna86
Good film
I enjoyed the film being a Kristen Stewart fan but others may find it a bit slow. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition
Published 9 months ago by Viki
Good.
This movie was okay but it wasn't really what I expected. If I'm honest I did get a little bit bored. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Hayley'Rose
good actors
The story felt like it stoped close to the end , but not at the end, could have been so mush more . The Acting was phenomenal , especially Kristen Stewart.
Published 13 months ago by Chantal Masson
disappointing ending
the film itself was good and well acted, but I felt the film was too short and the ending was weird... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jo-
The cake eaters
The cake eaters is one of those films that stay with you for a long time after you watch it. The title is more metaphorical than literal. Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. Savage
The cake eaters
Is a slow film but Kristen Stewart plays her role beautifuly! Was a nice film. It came when predicted. Over all happy wiht this purchase.
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Ms. A. J. Marshall
i love this movie
omg what a great film after watching twilight i wanted to see what kristen stewart can do and i most say as a fan of hers she was amazing and it made me cry a bit. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Florence Okafer
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