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The Intern (2015)



The Intern (2015)



8/10


Starring
Robert De Niro
Anne Hathaway
Rene Russo


Directed by Nancy Meyers


This has always been my feel-good movie, that I see when I need to lift my mood, it is a good film.

The film is about an old guy applying for and getting a job as an intern at a company years ahead of his time. 

The Intern is a fun movie to watch and easy to get sucked into. It sets a steady pace at the start, as it takes its time building the characters and plot, so you’ll need to be patient, things pick up after a bit. Then you get captivated as you watch to see the possible repercussions, or the conclusions it might reach, based on the actions of its characters.

Every minute after the kick-off is worth it. Anne Hathaway is a wonderful actress, and pairing her with Robert De Niro was a brilliant move. Every moment they share on screen is captivating, leaving you mesmerized by the seamless transition of events as their relationship unfolds.

Written, directed, and produced by the talented Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give (2003) and It’s Complicated (2009)), this movie follows her trend of pairing two people who fit into each other’s lives to fix what’s wrong. Unlike the two movies mentioned above, this film doesn’t focus on a romantic connection between the leads. Instead, it’s more of a mentor-mentee relationship, formed between two unlikely people.

The Intern is about an e-commerce fashion site, which is growing rapidly and decides to open its doors to senior citizens as part of a community outreach program for interns.

Ben (Robert De Niro) applies and is hired to serve as an intern, placed under the founder and CEO, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). At first, they seem like a mismatched pair, but Ben’s persistence and strong work ethic soon catch Jules’ attention. Initially, Jules rejects Ben’s attempts to be useful, but she’s forced to accept him as her chauffeur when hers became unavailable, and Ben made himself available to help.

First, it’s car rides, then coffee runs, and soon Ben becomes her friend and a part of her life—a life she feels is slipping out of her control.

Also in the cast is Rene Russo, who plays Fiona, Ben’s love interest, her character lacks depth and could be easily removed without affecting the movie. Other drawbacks I noticed in this movie I love are: While the mentor-mentee dynamic between De Niro and Hathaway is enjoyable, the surrounding narrative is a bit predictable.

Take the time to see this movie—you’ll be glad you did.

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