Will (Logan Marshall-Green) has suffered a great loss in his past and has never really moved on. He's got a new girlfriend (Kira, played by Emayatzy Corinealdi), but when both are invited to a dinner party by Will's ex-wife Eden (Tammy Blanchard) and her new husband (David, played by Michiel Huisman) , Will's growing paranoia about possible sinister motives for the get-together threaten to ruin the good times....unless he's right.
It's best to go into this film knowing little to nothing about it. That's how I walked into it and it greatly enhanced my viewing experience. So, I'll keep this short. Logan Marshall-Green and Tammy Blanchard are both fantastic in the film. One of the great things about this flick is that there is a very real possibility the threat of danger could just be in Will's head, as his inability to effectively cope with his loss is tampering with his judgement. We are never really sure if Will is the hero or a possible threat himself until the third act.
What are my complaints? Well, none really. The latter part of the third act can't really keep up with the momentum the film had built before, but there are still enough thrilling and tension/suspense filled moments to keep you thoroughly sucked in.
The Invitation is an intricately crafted puzzle box of sorts that is always twisting and turning. The film is filled with suspense and tension that both slowly build until a boiling point. This flick enjoys playing with viewer's heads, and it's sure to keep you guessing right until the end (and that final shot is downright haunting). I really enjoyed The Invitation and the twisty roller-coaster ride it took me on. I would highly recommend it, just don't walk in expecting a horror film as this is more of a psychological thriller/intense drama/mystery.
4.5 STARS
Karyn Kusama;who directed this film; also directed the terrible Jennifer's Body.
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