Joe and Angela don’t have people over often. Tonight their mysterious upstairs neighbors are coming down for dinner. What follows is an evening of unexpected twists and turns, revealing deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality
Director Olivia Wilde
Cast Edward Norton, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz
If there is more pleasure to be had than watching great actors behaving badly, I would genuinely wish to know about it. – The Spectator
The Invite feels like a throwback to the grown up films of the ’70s and early ’80s. What an absolute pleasure. Grownups are back, baby! – Baltimore Magazine
In this witty, thoughtful comedy about the intricacies of human relationships and of the workings of the human mind, Olivia Wilde proves herself adroit as an actress and director again. – Alt Film Guide
“The Invite” is not only one of the best films of the season, but also the year. ..Raucously funny and wickedly perceptive about human relationships. – Houston Chronicle
Wilde’s third movie as a director leaves no illusions unshattered. It’s an adult comedy that treats viewers like adults. – Toronto Star
Sharp dialog and swift pacing grounds the film bolstered by dynamic performances: Norton at his best, with a climactic and emotionally revealing monolog, and Cruz both charming and provocative. – AARP Movies for Grown-Ups