Cake

This movie is a true depiction of Pakistani upper class. I am glad Pakistani filmmakers have finally got rid of Indian culture which had harmed quite a bit to the industry. We must understand Pakistani culture and values are different from Bollywood. Pakistan is famous for poets, intellectuals, artists. Sufis and critical thinkers. The movie Cake has it all. Whenever Pakistani filmmakers tried to follow Bollywood's footsteps by showing vulgar item numbers, stupid songs and dances , and foolishness of family politics, thay failed. I am glad Pakistani industry is back with a bang. This is a must watch movie. Pakistanis are different from India and their culture, and I strongly believe that Pakistani cinema is way better than current Bollywood. Hats off to the team of Cake for producing such a masterpiece.

On the insistence of my biwi, who tried her best to show me the trailor of a movie, I was still hesitant, unsure and felt bad, inside me (for some patriotic reasons) to even go and watch it. But later on, good sense prevailed.

So for the 1st time, tried my hand at a Pakistani movie about human relationship, families, sisters, brothers, lovers ... called *Cake* Talk about your roots, about emotions, a dysfunctional family from the outside but still connected from the heart. A story of well to do middle-class family.. 2 sisters and a brother who all live in different parts of the world, come together for their parents who is looked after the middle daughter and their house servant. What follows is a turmoil of emotions, funny moments, flashback, tragedy, poetry, ex lovers and romance and sacrifices. Brilliantly acted by all... the heart of the movie is the mother with her flamboyant style and language, that is so Mumbaiya and the beautiful relationship between the parents. Now having lived in the Middle East, I have come across Pakistani families but I didn't realise their movies would be so such high class and forward thinking. I have not seen any paki serials, and have been time and again reminded to watch it, for their story and emotions. Now I am tempted to try my hands at 1. A tragedy that happened some years back, which divided the family and how after so many years, it makes them come back, overflowing in a turmoil of emotions and tears and smiles. Without leaking any story, I would recommend you somehow try your hand at this movie. Watch it in theatre (if you are in the Middle East or other parts of the world), torrent it (if you are in India)... and u won't regret it. RD Burman would be twisting and turning in his grave, unaware how 1 of his songs will be an integral part of a Pakistani movie.

This Cake is sweet and I recommend everyone must have a bite.

Very often we glorify families. Family love is so over rated specially in our movies. But this small Pakistani movie chooses to show a family, that has cracks within and with time the cracks shows.

The movie opens with Aameena taking care of her aging parents. And when things get worse, her siblings comes home. There is love, but there is palpable anger, jealousy and grudges. The family has a secret that finally leads to a break down. And then may be healing.

This movie is about real life. That can be hard and healing at the same time. This is one movie you should not miss. One of the best movies I watched this year. In parts it is devastatingly beautiful. A must watch.

I think this film raises the bar for Pakistani cinema as it has introduced a new genre of film in Pakistan. You can compare it with any other international movie of the same genre. Acting and direction is superb. Background music is very good and placed according to the situation. Strongly recommended.

This movie is a testament to the fact that Pakistani cinema has made strides in the last few years. This movie was the complete package, everything was spot on (direction, acting, music).

P.S. Allan Fakeer's - Tarrin Paunda song just adds to the pleasure of watching this movie.