The Invite

god I love movies. this was so refreshing and fun and sexy and honest. there's just something about the way this was made that worked like magic for me. apparently it's based on another film that i'm not at all familiar with but this one really does feel like a play in all the right ways. there's a rhythm to it from the beginning that doesn't drag at any point and it also doesn't compromise anything in the process. the way the narrative unfolds feels so effortless, there's a natural flow as to how the scenes play out and how it moves from one to the next. it's really a testament to what you can create with only one setting and 4 actors who all bring their best to the table. it's amazing how they all compliment each other so well, while simultaneously managing to stand out in their individual performances. it's also just so incredibly funny, genuinely the most I've laughed in a theater all year i think. the dialogue is sharp, the comedy feels like the foundation until you realize it's only the pillar of something that reveals itself to be much deeper in nature. profound stuff. p.s.: is seth rogen contractually obligated to play a stoner in everything he's in or what