The Cake Eaters

The Cake Eaters is an American film drama from the year 2007. Directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, who co-produced the film also. The screenplay was written by Jayce Bartok, who also took a starring role.

Action

Guy Kimbrough living temporarily in New York City, where he tries to make a career as a musician. He returns to the death of his cancer-stricken mother back to his hometown. His father, the butcher Easy Kimbrough, enters into a relationship with Marg. Meanwhile, Guy's brother Beagle in love with Marg's 15 - year-old granddaughter Georgia who is seriously ill ( Friedreich's ataxia).

Reviews

Ronnie Scheib wrote in the journal Variety of 11 June 2007, Mary Stuart Masterson bring in her directorial debut the same directness and vulnerability that would shape their representations. They transform a sentimental family drama Bartok in a lively and unpretentious narrative. The locations in the province of New York State would give the film authenticity. The "perfect" ( " dynamite perf " ) representation of Kristen Stewart break stereotypes. The critic also praised the achievements of Elizabeth Ashley, Bruce Dern and Aaron Stanford.

The editors of Rotten Tomatoes wrote that the film is subtle and structured. The "mature" representation of Kristen Stewart would wear it. The game of Veterans Bruce Dern belong - as usual - the highlights. Jayce Bartok prove to be a better writer than performer.

Awards

Mary Stuart Masterson received the People's Choice Award at the Ft in 2007. Lauderdale International Film Festival in 2008 and the Audience Award at the Ashland Independent Film Festival.

Background

The film was in Catskill (Greene County, New York), Hudson (New York) and rotated in New York City. Its world premiere took place on 29 April 2007 at the Tribeca Film Festival, the numerous other film festivals followed.

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