La Empleada

This film is good, entertaining, solid, and cheesy fun, with just enough serious and surprisingly complex storylines to appeal to both mainstream audiences and lighter film critics. It builds steadily toward a crescendo--perhaps more than one-with a handful of well-timed twists and turns that should satisfy popcorn-loving moviegoers from college age to adulthood.

None of the performances are likely to earn an Academy Award, but the cast does a credible job portraying desperate, flawed, and occasionally unhinged characters. The film is helped along by its beautiful setting, striking home, and an ensemble of attractive actors, which carry it through a few moments where the plot flirts with jumping the shark on believability.

Still, enough thought and structure have gone into the screenplay to make it feel like one of the twist-heavy domestic dramas of past decades, rather than a throwaway thriller. The pacing holds, the stakes escalate,& the film largely earns its moments of excess.

I went into this film not having read the book beforehand, so I went into it without knowing all the twists and turns. And from perspective I can say that it is a really good thriller with well executed twists and reveals The psychological aspects of the film is also really well done at making mentally tense moments carry out to the audience, making the audience experience the uncomfortable feeling of being gaslit and manipulated.

The main cast also delivers really solid performances. Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney have excellent chemistry on screen and they both play really well against each other.

My only problem with the film is Michele Morrone's character, who simply did not work for me. He felt out of place, didn't do much, and it wasn't really clear of why he was there how his character came into the picture of the plot.

But all in all this is a great film for people who like a good, well executed thriller.

As a huge fan of the book, the movie didn't disappoint me at all! The character portrayals were spot on. Especially Seyfrieds performance as Nina, hand her that Oscar already!!!

I still prefer the book. But the movie actually lived up to my expectations & maybe even more!

I think I actually prefer the ending of the movie over the ending of the book!

6.9/10 (7) (Definitely Recommend)

I went into this movie with very little expectations, or even understanding of what I was getting myself into. Some people may know what to expect, and others may not. I aim to write this review trying to keep the mystery. After having seen only the same trailer a bunch of times, I already had a bunch of preconceived notions of what was going to happen, but damn, they were off.

Amanda Seyfried's character was nowhere near where I believed her to be according to the trailer. Amanda is fantastic in the role, and became likeable for me by the end. Sydney Sweeney was once again a little rough/rigid around the edges. However, her acting style fit this character. I was surprised by her characters progression throughout the story. From the trailer alone, I didn't know almost anything about Brandon Sklenar's character, but by the end you knew exactly who he was and why things aren't always as they appear.

The story was interesting for me. I only found out after the movie that this is a book adaptation, so people like her and her book club knew somewhat of what to expect. Me personally, again, because I didn't know what to expect, was almost bored out of my mind for the first two acts of the film. I honestly thought, and told my sister and her friends, that I believed that this was just another film for Sydney Sweeney to show off her body. While that may have very well been part of the case, by the third act it wasn't the only case. Everything about the movie got more exciting and interesting. I actually became more invested when the onion was being peeled back.

Overall, I would probably see this movie again. The story is better than just some housemaid being put through the wringer. The actin isn't out of this world, but it gets the job done with its tension and release. I think the less you know the better going in, as it certainly helped me enjoy myself. My sister did say the movie differed in some ways compared to the book so even her and her friends were a little taken aback by some of the changes. So if you're looking for a film to watch during the Christmas break, then this is one to certainly check out.

That's it for now. Thanks for taking time to read my review. Happy watching and enjoy the show!

PS Warning: if you, or someone you know, has been affected or suffered abuse in the past, this film may not be suitable for you. There are some scenes viewers may find graphic when it comes to abuse.

Hate to be cliche and be another one who says "the book is better than the movie!!" But that truly is the case here.

The first half of the movie felt like a weird low budget film that was just trying to set up a scene of Sydney Sweeney topless. It was weird vibes and just really felt rushed until her intimate scene.

After that, it actual felt like the real thriller story it should have been.

With that said, maybe I'm just not a Sydney Sweeney fan... I found her acting to be so dry and dull. Amanda on the other hand saved the entire film and was great.

The film overall was bleh. If I hadn't read the book, I would think it was fine. But remembering how into the book I was, it fell short for me. I wouldn't rewatch it.