This was such a surprise for me. I was not expecting much when going into this film, but the trailers looked interesting enough and I had heard good recommendations. But I am happy to say I was quite blown away with how good this bottle drama turned out to be. 

The cornerstones of the film are the superb acting from our colorful cast of characters, as well as the great writing that came along with it. There are several laugh out loud moments in this film for me, as well as several intensely dramatic moments. This dichotomy is what makes the film so fun to watch from beginning to end. Rogan and Wilde both give insanely good performances, and that's high praise coming from a critic who hates the sound of Rogan's voice. Norton and Cruz also leave a large impact crater on the film despite their relatively low screen time compared to the other two.

The visuals are done quite well, the space feels exactly like you would expect from these characters and this story. The different rooms give you an inner glimpse of the pschyes of the characters while still feeling like the same home. The general framing and shots are good as well although the obvious visual tropes feel a little forced sometimes. 

Most of all, I liked the overall themes of the film quite a bit more than I ever could have expected. I came away not only thinking about the film itself but about my own outlook on life, love, and happiness. Not everyone will agree with the film's messaging but I think it's a poignant look at modern life. While perhaps a little gimmicky, The Invite delivers on all promises and then some.