The Invisible Raptor sounds like the title of a children’s book. And while the plot is as straightforward as it sounds, there is a lot of fun to be had. After a secret government experiment goes wrong, the titular creature goes on a killing spree. An unlikely group must band together to end the ravenous rampage.
A premise this bonkers sounds like a spoof, especially since there are so many references to Jurassic Park. From music cues to name dropping Steven Spielberg, The Invisible Raptor wears its influences on its sleeve. It is not a full-on parody, however. Instead, it relies on juvenile humor and blood to get its laughs. Lots and lots of blood.
It is a good idea in theory; after all, how much depth can a person expect from a movie with such an outlandish name? Wisely, director Mike Hermosa leans into the sillier aspects. Wit and subtlety are not the order of the day as The Invisible Raptor is all about the gross out comedy and low hanging fruit.
As with any other movie that throws every joke against the wall, this means not everything is going to stick. While this is to be expected, it eventually ends up taking away from The Invisible Raptor. For starters, it is way too long. This is the type of story with a limited shelf life. By the end of the almost two hour runtime, the once charming hijinks become tiresome.
This is most evident in the pacing. The first act is the most well done. The characters and plot are perfectly set up and let the audience know exactly what it is they are in for. As the action progresses, the callbacks are less frequent and there is a constant barrage of toilet humor. It never stops being fun, but it does detract from what could have been a real cult classic.
