Who Invited Charlie?
Phil Schreiber, a self-involved hedge fund manager living in New York City, escapes to the Hamptons with his wife and son at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Making an already fraught situation worse is the surprise arrival of Phil’s college roommate Charlie, an exemplar of Falstaffian excess. As Charlie makes himself at home, secrets are revealed that threaten to do more harm than the virus they’re all trying to avoid.
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Plot Summary
A young documentary filmmaker is shocked when his estranged father, a disgraced former actor, shows up uninvited to his Passover Seder. As the Seder progresses, tensions escalate between father and son, and dark secrets begin to surface, leading to a night of chaos and unexpected revelations.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its blend of dark humor and suspense, as well as the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the plot occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of comedy and horror elements.
- Skyler Gisondo's performance as Charlie is a standout.
- Some found the plot to be a bit too conventional despite its premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's entertaining and suspenseful nature, with many appreciating the dark humor and the unexpected twists. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger.
Fun Fact
The film explores themes of familial relationships and the complexities of reconciliation, framed within a suspenseful and darkly comedic narrative.
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