The Invite

The Invite is a film set inside an apartment, involving two couples, similar to a play, what supports it and make it work really well is the way the plot is developed and the excelent acting of the actors.

The plot of the movie revolves around the main couple and owners of the apartment, played by Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde, that invites their neighbors, played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz, to a dinner. What drives everything from that point onwards are the relationship dynamics, which makes us feel each characters’ grievances, select sides that change from moment to moment, feel for them, and laugh from the situations that arise.

The development of the characters and the overall situation, with informations that shifts the conversations popping up frequently, is what keep The Invite fresh throught it’s runtime and makes for a great watch.