The Cake Eaters 2007

Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies: I think there is a future in directing for Mary Stewart Masterson. Read more

Michael Esposito, Chicago Tribune: In her first feature film, Masterson creates a slice of life that is very believable (especially if you've ever seen The Jerry Springer Show), and often endearing. Read more

Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: These are people whose company you enjoy, in good times and bad. Taking place over a short period of time, it's a small slice of life, yes. But as the title implies, it's a tasty one as well. Read more

Erin Meister, Boston Globe: There are only so many story threads an ensemble cast can hold. Read more

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: The Cake Eaters is a bland ensemble drama with an unremarkable script. Read more

V.A. Musetto, New York Post: With so much junk cluttering movie houses, it is a shame that it took two years for this sweet, intelligent drama to get a release before heading for DVD. But such is the sad state of the movie business. Read more

Rex Reed, New York Observer: The Cake Eaters is a small but rewarding slice of realism that is a nice antidote to the surfeit of slasher movies that have been polluting the ozone lately. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Masterson, like many actors, is an assured director even in her debut; working with her brother Pete as cinematographer, she creates a spell and a tenderness and pushes exactly as far as this story should go. Read more

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Aaron Hillis, Village Voice: As we fade out with Easy and sons bonding over steak and beers, our cockles are warmed -- the movie forgotten. Read more