Review of The Invitation (2016) by Gary W — 15 Apr 2016

Perfect slow building thriller that snaps brilliantly.

This review of The Invitation (2016) was written by Gary W on 15 Apr 2016.

The Invitation has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bug K (10) on 18 Apr 2018

A taut, tension-filled thriller that has an excellent cast and strong story telling. Quite a surprise…

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By Mike C (1,722) on 17 Sep 2018

This movie sucked. It was not a mystery at all. I knew what was going to happen from the beginning…

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By Fernando H (146) on 02 Apr 2018

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 Aproxx (58) on 04 Aug 2018

Look. It's directed as a mystery movie, but its definitely not. So that's bad…

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By Nicolas W (100) on 17 Sep 2018

This movie sucked. It was not a mystery at all. I knew what was going to happen from the beginning…

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Please light the film differently so I can see anything in your suspenseful scenes…

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By Taylor K (70) on 17 Sep 2018

This movie sucked. It was not a mystery at all. I knew what was going to happen from the beginning…

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The build in intensity is well worth the wait for the crescendo. If you like a bit of a thriller / mystery, this one is well worth a watch…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 14 May 2018

A pitch perfect psychological thriller to be enjoyed like a fine red wine…

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