"The film looks like a claustrophobic examination of a two-couple night, suggesting some kind of polyamory, which is very San Fran."
"Wilde's adaptation made quite a splash when it premiered at Sundance, kicking off a bidding war between studios that eventually landed the film at A24."
The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, is a modern adaptation of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. Set in San Francisco, it features a couple, played by Seth Rogen and Wilde, who invite their eccentric neighbors, portrayed by Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, for dinner. The trailer suggests themes of polyamory and tension between the couples. The film premiered at Sundance, sparking a bidding war among studios, ultimately landing with A24 for a theatrical release in July.
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