The Spanish movie Sentimental, written by Cesc Gay and adapted from his play, has been remade in several languages. It’s easy to see the appeal of a grown-up chamber drama about a couple who call their neighbours over for dinner, only to be served their own shredded marriage on a platter.
The latest adaptation is the English-language The Invite, directed by and starring Olivia Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. The 107-minute film is an invitation to salacious squabbling and unpalatable but necessary truths about relationships.
Joe (Rogen), a one-hit-wonder musician, and Angela (Wilde), his stay-at-home wife, argue rather than communicate with each other. Joe is bothered about the rude sounds emanating from the apartment above. Lo and behold, Joe arrives home to learn that Angela has invited the uninhibited couple responsible for the disturbances over.
Pina (Cruz) and Hawk (Norton) aren’t just firmly unmarried. They have a sangfroid that exacerbates the tension that exists between Angela and Joe. The dinner turns into a counselling-and-confession session. Secrets are spilt. Discoveries are made.
Adapted by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, The Invite has no shortage of bilious barbs, some of which are hard...
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