Olivia Wilde's 'The Invitation' earns praise in Brazilian reviews

Brazilian critics reviewed Olivia Wilde's new film *The Invitation*, highlighting its tight setting, strong performances and blend of humor and tension. The story follows a married couple, Angela (Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen), whose relationship is strained, and a dinner with their mysterious upstairs neighbors—Hawk (Edward Norton) and Piña (Penélope Cruz)—that spirals into unexpected conflict.

The reviews commend Wilde’s direction and the cast’s chemistry, noting how the film uses the confined apartment setting to explore desire, aggression and intimacy, while balancing comedic moments with sexual undercurrents. Critics also pointed out the film’s script as a lesson in screenplay structure, emphasizing the escalating dialogue that mirrors the characters’ emotional climax.