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Being poor is incredibly stressful.
A lot of films and TV shows have told and shown us that.
Around every corner, for Alex, there is always another setback and always another emergency.
It is crucial that viewers empathize with Alex, and Qualley makes that easy.
Qualleys performance is as locked-in, hard-working, and determined as the woman she plays.
Maidmakes some creative choices that go a long way toward capturing the feelings that come with struggle.
Scenes occasionally snap in and out of fantasy as a way to convey what Alex is thinking.
says the first social worker Alex meets.
Of course, what the social worker actually does is ask Alex to hand her a form.
She notices that the back of the delivery guys jacket saystampons that $35.01 turns into $26.01.
This process continues until her immediate expenses have put her at a deficit of $93.98.
ButMaidisnt just focused on financial concerns or the drudgery of cleaning bathrooms and kitchens.
Like so much inMaid, you dont just observe whats happening to them.
You feel like youre in it right along with them.
