The Intern - A Movie Review

You’re going back to work at your age?

The Intern is a 2015 film. Ben Whittaker is ready to come out of retirement. The 70-year-old finds an intern position at an online fashion store. During his time, he becomes a father figure to the boss, Jules Ostin, who barely makes time for anything.

Work films are essential. You never know how they may influence you in your career path. It delves into the complexities of intergenerational connections, work relationships, and the evolving landscape of professional life. The Intern has a good message but meanders with unrelated filler to the story.

Robert De Niro is an exceptional actor. He brings subtle touches to his character. At his age, Ben still wants to learn and be helpful. He is a sincere person who is always willing to listen and do anything. Which becomes his role. Ben is left to do everything, even taking care of his boss’s daughter.

Anne Hathaway played a similar character in another famous work film, but this time she plays the boss. Jules is a career-driven boss. She is so busy that she rides her bike through the office. Outside of work, Jules has a lot on her plate. Hathaway is magnificent even conducting an emotional monologue of what she wants her life to be.

De Niro and Hathaway make a good acting pair. Films about generation relationships are more vital than you think. Just because we grew up in different periods doesn’t mean that we can’t learn from each other. Despite Ben’s lack of technical awareness, that doesn’t delay him in making his own ideas and suggestions.

An ensemble fills in as faculty members in the office. I liked the chemistry between all the actors. They each incorporate a different work ethic. More credits include Rene Russo, Answers Holm, Jojo Kushner, Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine, Zach Pearlman, and Christina Scherer.

They hit it off during filming. You never realize how important co-workers are in the work field. You can really learn a lot from them. It was endearing how the male co-workers looked up to Ben. The contrast between Ben’s old-school methods and knowledge adds moments of humor and reflection between his younger co-workers.

The Intern explores themes about the work field, work relationships, and internships. It stayed on track with all the work elements until it diluted into silliness. We didn’t need the scene where the men break into a house to delete an email. That felt like it should have been in another film. A half-hour should have been trimmed.

There are a few unnecessary scenes that undermine other important scenarios that are not covered. The distant relationship Jules has with her mother is never resolved. That would have been a good scenario for Ben to tackle.

Nancy Meyers focuses on work dynamics but then the film gets too overloaded with relationship dramas. The work element is forgotten. She enforces good technique in the film from sets, character dynamics, and even the soundtrack. Listen closely to how the music changes its tone, especially with the characters.

The Intern is a sweet film and it's also sensitive. The Intern is not just about one thing. That’s one thing that I don’t like about some fills when they only make it one-dimensional. At least it’s not a comedy with the same recurring jokes. Jules’s matters outside of work make for a more original film.

The Intern is an insightful business and generation film. And also funny! It’s a good watch and viewers are sure to find certain aspects relatable. Check it out.