The Intern

Name: The Intern
Genre: Comedy
Released: September 25, 2015
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 51

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: September 25, 2015 | PG-13

Summary: Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway).

Director: Nancy Meyers

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 121 min

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Richard Roeper

Sep 24, 2015

With some genuinely insightful dialogue, a number of truly funny bits of physical business, and small scenes allowing us to get know and like a half-dozen supporting players, The Intern grows us on from scene to scene, from moment to moment. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Sep 24, 2015

Here’s the thing: The Intern, while having its share of silly moments, is the most genuinely enjoyable and likable movie that Meyers — a longtime writer and producer before taking up directing — has put her name to since, oh, I don’t know, 1984’s “Irreconcilable Differences.” Read full review

Drew McWeeny

Sep 22, 2015

Meyers wants this to be all sort of amiable and charming and a big warm bath of a film, and it is. Read full review

Steve Persall

Sep 24, 2015

The Intern is a movie outmoded in style and strangely retro-sexist in spirit. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Sep 26, 2015

The Intern degenerates into a series of monologues about ambition and relationships and having it all. As the speeches pile up, our goodwill dissipates, and so does the film’s magic. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Sep 24, 2015

The Intern is a romantic comedy without the romance. Read full review

Eric Henderson

Sep 24, 2015

Nancy Meyers is unquestionably committed to her auteurist signature of giving her female protagonists their cake and letting them eat it too. Read full review

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buffnfaith

Jan 31, 2016

It's a great film which will genuinely make you happy. I can't believe the critics rated this so low. Ignore them and watch it. Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway are at their best.

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persephonec

Oct 8, 2015

A beautifully written story of friendship and self belief; The Intern brought both laughter and tears whilst carrying me along on a heartwarming journey, expertly portrayed through the outstanding chemistry and performance of Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. When the screen faded to black,A beautifully written story of friendship and self belief; The Intern brought both laughter and tears whilst carrying me along on a heartwarming journey, expertly portrayed through the outstanding chemistry and performance of Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. When the screen faded to black, I was left with a sombre feeling and a swollen heart. This is not one to miss if you like a touching, feel good movie.… Expand

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NathanDrake007

Oct 14, 2015

I have to say, I have not felt this squishy since Nancy Meyers Father Of The Bride. Funny, warm and such great heart leads this film to a praise. It is like a Romantic Comedy without the romance and smoosh! I am not a fan of watching and listening to kissing sounds and over done formulaic inI have to say, I have not felt this squishy since Nancy Meyers Father Of The Bride. Funny, warm and such great heart leads this film to a praise. It is like a Romantic Comedy without the romance and smoosh! I am not a fan of watching and listening to kissing sounds and over done formulaic in romantic comedies or any other film (Unless it’s about sex such as shades).
I am happy to announce the star here really is De Niro. The man can put on a singlet and make you feel under dressed. His smooth charm works here as he brings all his life stories and experiences to a new young age of online finances and shopping and the modern day Ebayer. With just his Briefcase, glasses and a Handkerchief in his pocket. Showing the young talent to not only be fast on their feet but to slow down and take it all in once in a while. It’s ok to have your face on a screen all day for work and not have to feel ashamed because you’re a parent working multiple jobs. You do what you do and you do it to the best of your ability. Life will get in the way, but it won’t leave you behind if even it all out.
Anne Hathaway is gorgeous as usual. Her smile melts my insides. Hathaway plays Jules Ostin a woman who has built her own online clothing business from the ground up. She works ridiculous hours and some of her colleagues decide it to be best to bring in some help for her and offer some older generations to show them how it’s done. She really makes the working Mum role seem so natural. I think these scenes were directed beautifully. Her fulltime job is so insanely busy we don’t even know she has a Husband and a child until at least 20 minutes into the film. This is not misdirection. It is there to really show you how busy her life is and it works. One scene I loved included a birthday party with school mum’s doing what school mum’s can do (looking down on you for not being an at home Mum) De Niro gets involved and well, it is just great to watch.
One of the biggest stand outs for me here is Jules Husband played by Anders Holm. He absolutely smashes the at home Dad role fantastically. He reverses the movie Male roles of so many films gone by and flips it on its head and slams it right down into modern day. Yes there are full time stay at home Dad’s and no not all of them are dole bludging, video game loving lazy butts. He looks after their daughter mostly 24/7 and puts his own career into the trash so that his wife can really shine at what she does best. A lot more plays into this later and I will not spoil it. I believed the ending was just. Many will not. Our mistakes are what makes us stronger in most cases.
The rest of the younger cast in this are all awesome. Each character is given a little screen time and just enough to make us care. Andrew Rannells (Tv’s Girls) has the same role he seems to have in all his shows and films. But it still works here and I love him.
I will wrap this up by saying try not to miss this. If you love a good hearted drama/comedy. This one will not disappoint. It doesn’t change the film making form in any leaps and bounds as most blockbusters of the year try to. But it leaves you feeling like it accomplished something. It also left me feeling like Robert De Niro is a true veteran of the class and a fine form, even in his later years. If this was to be his last film, it would have been a damn fine send off.… Expand

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NickLikesMovies

Sep 29, 2015

"The Intern" is surprisingly charming, but one note and sluggish. Two good performances make this pretty forgettable story into an okay watch.

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BilkaDimma

Sep 8, 2021

De Niro really showed character in this one. A really enjoyable film if you ask me.

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WillCole

Oct 5, 2015

De Niro and Hathaway suit the roles of there characters perfectly in The Intern, which makes this film worth watching. But, the fact that the actual main plot of the is quite similar to other films, makes it a bit boring to watch is some parts. I also found that there was way too muchDe Niro and Hathaway suit the roles of there characters perfectly in The Intern, which makes this film worth watching. But, the fact that the actual main plot of the is quite similar to other films, makes it a bit boring to watch is some parts. I also found that there was way too much adverting, every where you looked, Apple, Apple, Samsung, Apple, HP. The film isn't bad but it is not fantastic either.… Expand

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jackdiamond

Jan 20, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is really a put down of successful women disguised as a feel good movie about women Even de Niro can't save this mess. Just ridiculous. Hathaway and de Niro in bathrobes in a hotel suite? No sex? Unrealistic when she was there for the taking. Best thing about the movie is his 1973 executive Ashburn attache case.… Expand

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