Anyone who’s ever been in a long-term relationship will find something to appreciate in The Invite. The dialogue is eerily relatable. We’ve had these fights. We’ve said these things. This is Olivia Wilde’s third and best film as a director. She also acts alongside a first-rate cast who are all worthy of awards attention. The movie is a comedy first and foremost, but with a third act shot to the heart that’s genuinely moving.
Joe and Angela (Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde) are barely hanging on as a couple. They fight constantly and struggle to see past a long history of hurts and grievances. Hawk and Pina (Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) are the opposite. They’re engaging, confident, and intimate. The two couples collide on a dinner date at Joe and Angela’s apartment. Over the course of the night, each character’s layers are peeled away bit by bit until only the truth remains.
Join Jon and Tim as they discuss midwest tacos, HBO’s Lanterns, the best depiction of the devil on screen, memories of 9/11, Tim’s chili recipe, cranking beans in the apocalypse, Seth Rogen’s career resurgence, Jon’s celebrity impressions, Olivia Wilde’s double duty, intimacy in relationships, facing your failed dreams, and loving yourself so that you can love your partner.
