Sundance 2026: 'The Invite' Review — Olivia Wilde's Dinner Party Comedy Thrills and Entertains
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Kate Erbland
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A review of Olivia Wilde's film 'The Invite' from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz, and is described as a comedic dinner party thriller that explores marriage, relationships, and social dynamics. The review praises the film's crackling energy, sharp dialogue, and strong performances, noting it balances comedy with deeper social commentary.
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IndieWireSundance 2026: 'The Invite' Review — Olivia Wilde's Dinner Party Comedy Thrills and Entertainsindiewire.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOne should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry.
It opens with a classic epigraph from Oscar Wilde...
It's so silly and so simple.
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