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The housemaid storyline

The housemaid. Set in 2025, the film tells the simple story of a young woman trying to find work to avoid the troubles of her probation. She finds a family in need of a maid and immediately takes the job. However, as time passes, she is shocked by the woman of the house's suspicious behavior and becomes involved with her husband, who reciprocates her feelings. Things then begin to escalate and take a turn, with a series of surprises.

The film stars the talented Brandon Sklenar (Andrew), the brilliant Amanda Seyfried (Nina), and the radiant Sydney Sweeney (Millie) and is directed by Paul Feig. The film is based on the famous novel by Frieda McFadden.

The film has a good idea, fairly good acting, and exciting twists, but some flaws made it fall far short and become just an ordinary film to forget.

The Housemaid's Palace

There are definite shortcomings in the film's execution. For example, despite Nina's plan to have Millie at home to distract her husband from her, Nina tried to fire Millie out of jealousy. This contradicts the film's logic and certainly wasn't intended to gain Andrew's sympathy for Millie, as he wasn't present when she told him she was fired.

Although Millie desperately needs this job, she succumbs to her feelings for Andrew and risks losing it for a potentially fleeting, unfulfilled relationship. This contradicts her initial belief that the job is her lifeline.

Is it normal for her to own a car when she doesn't even have a room to sleep in? Is that logical?

The family's gardener, whose role in the story seems irrelevant, is another character whose presence is unclear.

Nina’s plan was to plant hatred in Millie’s heart toward her, so that Millie would sympathize with her husband, Andrew, and become attracted to him simply because he put up with all of Nina’s madness. But how could she be sure her plan would work so simply? Wasn’t it possible that Millie would run away because she couldn’t bear it, or not get close to Andrew at all?

There's also something I don't understand. I felt Nina had more control in some situations with Andrew, even though Andrew completely controls her life. Does it seem normal to give her more control over the household?

How could Nina's friends casually discuss her mental health issues in front of Millie, the housekeeper? Didn't they imagine for a moment that Millie would tell Nina about their conversation?

Why did Nina try to undermine Andrew's trust in Millie when she told him that she had been imprisoned, and why did she try to accuse Millie of theft, even though her plan was going in the right direction and she had entered into a relationship with her husband, Andrew?

Andrew

Andrew's character is incredibly perplexing and full of contradictions. We saw him particularly interested in Nina, trying to please her and fulfill her desires. Then, when we learned of his possessiveness and controlling nature, his occasional propensity for violence, and the strange orderliness of his family and his temperament, there was no clear explanation for it, except his mother's presence and her influence on him in some way.

Andrew is one of those who control women by buying them. He has the attractive qualities of a husband, in addition to being wealthy. Therefore, he treats his demands of any woman as military orders that must be obeyed, and any disobedience warrants punishment.

Furthermore, his attempt to kill Nina's young daughter, Cissy, and to frame Nina for the crime, making her appear insane in front of everyone to ensure her voice is silenced forever, reveals a brutal and sadistic personality seeking total control.

Andrew was the wolf in sheep's clothing, ready to snatch his prey and then bare his fangs at the opportune moment to strike it down completely.

Nina and Millie

They were undoubtedly two sides of the same coin. Their lives hadn't been easy or smooth, and each had suffered greatly. So it was only natural that when they found the right opportunity, they would seize it as quickly as possible. Andrew was that opportunity, brimming with every quality a woman could imagine.

But they never expected what lay beyond the angelic face and the overwhelming feeling of love. It's a question that arises: how many people in our world are led by their hearts without first investigating things?

It might be a need for love or for the perfect partner, and when they appear before you, you rush headlong without even knowing them, their qualities, or studying them properly. Sadly, something good doesn't last.

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The ending was certainly fair, though I was a little surprised. Andrew's physical strength didn't help him at all; the two women outplayed him.

Another issue was the policewoman who overlooked his neck injury, which wasn't from a fall, simply because she knew he was unstable due to his past relationship with her sister. Her behavior was illogical, especially since forensics could have clarified the situation.

Millie continued working as a housemaid despite the check Nina gave her, which is baffling.

Brandon and Sydney's performances were decent, but Amanda's was exceptionally strong. However, the storylines for Andrew and Millie lacked depth.

The cinematography and direction were mediocre; they could have been much better. The inconsistencies in some aspects of the story and events undermined the film's accuracy and plot.