Edited by Robert Beach
This past weekend saw the release of The Invitation, a masterwork of directing and performance that stands as a true triumph of its genre. I was originally planning to review the film, but that’d honestly be doing it something of a disservice. See, I went into The Invitation with literally no knowledge of the film aside from a few vague tweets from critics I followed praising it. That ignorance made the experience infinitely richer and more engaging.
This past weekend saw the release of The Invitation, a masterwork of directing and performance that stands as a true triumph of its genre. I was originally planning to review the film, but that’d honestly be doing it something of a disservice. See, I went into The Invitation with literally no knowledge of the film aside from a few vague tweets from critics I followed praising it. That ignorance made the experience infinitely richer and more engaging.
Cold is honestly the best way to experience this film, so by
way of review, allow me to just say it’s an absolute great, an instant classic
and a high watermark for a genre that’s been turning out a lot of great
entries lately. It’s full of tense
moments, engaging surrealism, and a powerful emotional core; All of which is
backed up by cinematography and acting in peak performance. I’ll be discussing the film’s content
in great detail going forward, including spoilers. If all that appeals to
you, I implore you: see The Invitation
now and then finish reading this piece later.
