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The Intern (2015)

2015 • 2h 1m • Comedy • PG-13
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annaaaaaa on The Intern

· Oct 17, 2019

Nancy Meyers directed the 2015 comedy/drama 'The Intern,' which is set in Brooklyn, New York. What initially drew me to the film were the actors—Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro as the leads. The pairing seemed interesting, so I was eager to see what the story would be about. Another factor that made me want to watch it was the setting; many movies and series are filmed in New York, and I appreciate when a movie showcases beautiful views of the city, which I find aesthetically pleasing. 'The Intern' centers on Ben Wittaker (Robert De Niro), a 70-year-old widower with a family living far away who is looking for something new to do. He finds an opening at an online clothing store and becomes an intern, assisting Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the young woman who owns the business. I found the relationship between Jules and Ben to be the most compelling part of the story. She’s young and inexperienced, while he's wise with a wealth of business knowledge. Despite their age difference, they develop a close friendship; Ben offers support not just at work but in her personal life as well. Jules believes that hiring a new director might fix her family problems, creating a conflict between her career and her loved ones. What should she do? Will this choice help mend her marriage? It’s a difficult decision, but with Ben's guidance, she makes the right one. The movie essentially conveys the message that 'experience never gets old.' I interpret this to mean experience is always valuable, relevant, and useful, regardless of what it is. I really like this idea and enjoy the film as a whole; it’s both gentle and dramatic. The acting is such that you laugh, cry, and then laugh again. Particularly, the final scene leaves you feeling calm and peaceful—that's the kind of emotion you're left with after watching. I’ve watched 'The Intern' about six times now, and each time it brings back those same feelings. If you’re looking for something lighthearted, comforting, and heartfelt, I recommend this film. Quentin Tarantino mentioned that 'The Intern' was one of his favorite movies from the past year and praised Nancy Meyers’ script as one of her best. He also stated that Robert De Niro gave what he considered to be one of the best performances of the year, suggesting it deserved Oscar consideration.

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