Although we might be biased, British film critic Richard Jack Smith, who wrote the first review of this award-winning movie, confirmed our thoughts about Cooke and Vernon.
Below are three excerpts from Smith’s critique.
“Even though Harry (Richard Vernon) and Elizabeth (Debra Lord Cooke) have felt estranged, a chance encounter reignites the spark. Notably, the latter’s bashful demeanour around her ex proves charming thanks to Cooke’s natural screen soul. The camera treats her as a lived-in presence rather than a cipher remembering lines.”
“Equally, Richard Vernon imparts a free-wheeling spirit. At first, all that matters to Harry consists of golf and television. Yet such amenities blur into the background once love occupies his every waking thought. Here’s a man who cannot live without his soul mate. Thus, Harry and Elizabeth remind us how warm feelings endure.”
“While hurtful things have been said and done, both parties feel remorseful. Incidentally, small gestures of kindness usher them back into each other’s arms.”
We are happy the movie won laurels during 2017’s film festival season. And we are still thankful to everyone involved in this labor-of-love project.
CAKE: A Love Story is available free of charge on YouTube at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aSnvZf2rIQ
