Uninvited – Movie Review
First Reaction – Uninvited is a tense thriller from start to finish.
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Director: Dan Villegas
Writer: Dodo Dayao (Screenplay)
Cast
- Vilma Santos
- Nadine Lustre
- Aga Muhlach
- Tirso Cruz III
- Mylene Dizon
Plot: Lilia Capistrano seeks revenge on billionaire Guilly Vega for killing her daughter. Disguised as Eva Candelaria, she attends his party with a vengeful plan.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Uninvited starts when Lilia Capistrano (Santos) learns her daughter has been murdered by billionaire Guilly Vega (Muhlach). However, he has escaped punishment, leading her to go undercover as Eva Candelaria to pull off a vengeful plan.
Lilia attends the party with her plan which has stewed in her since the murder. However, she begins to question herself when she learns about the inner circle of people trapped under his control as well. Will she follow through with her plan?
Verdict on Uninvited
Recap
The movie follows a grieving mother considering the consequences of her daughter’s death. She is torn about what to do, as her plan for revenge takes her up close and personal with the person responsible.
Best Parts
The movie does an excellent job of keeping us wondering who we can trust. It also highlights how a grieving parent could go to extreme lengths for their revenge. Vilma Santos is brilliant in the leading role, as she maintains her calm through the party, despite being broken inside. It is an excellent thriller which keeps us on the edge of our seats throughout.
Final Thoughts –Uninvited is a tense, suspenseful thriller, keeping us on edge throughout.
