Who knew a dinner party with two middle-aged couples could be so eventful? Major spoilers ahead!

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This is the quote Olivia Wilde’s directorial venture, The Invite, opened with, setting the stage for what was about to unfold in the next hour and 47 minutes. When I read those words, I knew I was in for a treat.

Wilde's directorial vision for the two couples becomes clear as the film progresses. Their facades begin to vanish, and their conversations get real. Their differences gradually widen, revealing one secure couple—Hawk and Piña—and one extremely insecure couple—Joe and Angela. From the beginning of the dinner party, Joe and Angela project their own insecurities onto their neighbors, trying to find some fault in their relationship.

Hawk and Piña are only able to have such a loving relationship because their previous relationships were forced to end, and they realized what they desired out of life. They communicated their desires and actively worked to make each other happy, which Joe and Angela never did.

We see this in Joe and Angela’s relationship. Joe is miserable because of his band’s failure and because he is stuck teaching music at a high school. His lack in personal achievement affects his ability to prioritize his marriage. Meanwhile, Angela feels unnoticed by Joe. When Hawk compliments Angela’s paintings and designs, Angela almost cries, implying that she finally feels appreciated.