If you're looking for prestige cinema or profound storytelling, keep walking. The Invisible Raptor knows exactly what it is-silly, over-the-top, and completely bonkers-and that's exactly why it works. Directed by Mike Hermosa, this film delivers a chaotic blend of juvenile humor, nonsensical writing, and cornball antics, but it does so with a knowing wink that makes it impossible not to have fun. This isn't "so bad it's good"; it's so ridiculous it's perfect.
The plot-such as it exists-is hilariously absurd, with characters so exaggerated they might as well be caricatures. The acting is gloriously campy, with everyone from Sean Astin to Richard Riehle fully embracing the ridiculousness. And those cameos! Bunny Levine and Larry Hankin? Pure gold. Each performance feels like the actors are in on the joke, which makes their scenes all the more delightful.
While the humor is unapologetically dumb and juvenile, it's also strangely endearing. It feels like the filmmakers weren't just trying to entertain us but were also having a blast themselves. The special effects, while not groundbreaking, are surprisingly polished for a movie of this type. One particular scene (you'll know it when you see it) features genuinely impressive cinematography that momentarily tricks you into thinking you're watching a much higher-budget production.
But what really sells the movie is its self-awareness. Hermosa leans all the way into the absurd premise without ever apologizing for it. The result? A film that doesn't take itself too seriously and dares its audience to sit back, relax, and have a great time.
The Invisible Raptor isn't trying to reinvent cinema or win awards. It's a love letter to camp, to creature features, and to the kind of movies you watch with a group of friends while quoting lines and laughing your head off. For fans of B-movies, it's a must-watch. For everyone else? Well, you probably weren't the target audience anyway.
Rating: 7/10
Recommended for: B-movie enthusiasts, fans of campy humor, and anyone who enjoys watching dinosaurs wreak havoc... invisibly.
