Review of The Invitation (2016) by Andrew M — 13 May 2016

You wait.... and wait... and wait... and wait... and wait... and wait... and wait... and wait... and wait... for something to happen.

Don't watch this movie after 11pm. You'll be asleep before midnight.

This review of The Invitation (2016) was written by Andrew M on 13 May 2016.

The Invitation has generally received positive reviews.

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Slow start. (Like- the whole first half.) I almost didn't hang in there but I'm glad I did. I would recommend this to friends…

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It has good elements, builds up a lot of tension but the story lacks and it's way too slow…

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By Lily F (19) on 11 Mar 2018

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By Andy B (1,077) on 11 Nov 2018

Is started off kinda strange but once the movie continues, and the plot twist takes place, it starts to all make sense....I only took away…

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By Vitortfv (37) on 03 Dec 2020

Um filme que embora pareça linear, consegue prender a atenção e passar sensações agoniantes…

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By Texgal76 (2) on 15 Aug 2020

No stars! Was a horrible movie, horrible acting…

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By Chauna T (1) on 11 Nov 2018

Is started off kinda strange but once the movie continues, and the plot twist takes place, it starts to all make sense....I only took away…

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By Puck T (3) on 04 Jun 2018

The Invitation has an original premise and a creepy climax if one can stomach the yuppie cocktail party dialogue along the way…

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