121 minutes, Comedy, M

Getting back into the workforce after a lengthy absence is daunting for almost anyone, and something which many can relate to, in some way. Getting back into the workforce years after you’ve retired? That’s the next move to make on the agenda of 70-year-old Ben (Robert De Niro), a widower who’s tried all of the activities that occupy a retiree’s lifestyle. Unable to fulfil that feeling of something missing in his life, he successfully applies to be the senior intern at a hugely profitable and ultra-busy online fashion store, founded and run by Jules (Anne Hathaway).

THE INTERN can perhaps be described as a meshing of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA meets THE INTERNSHIP, holding a seniors card. Another card this comedy often plays is the right one, at the right times too. Nancy Meyers’ screenplay (she’s the one who brought us some great comedies almost two decades ago in WHAT WOMEN WANT & SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE) is a carefully considered, thoughtfully written and flawlessly structured one. This wonderful movie, of multi-generational & all-gender appeal (not a “chick flick”!), even comes complete with sub-plots that not only matter but also add purpose to the film’s theme. A selected theme of which we rarely see present in mainstream comedies like this. While I won’t reveal specifics here of the very relevant issue explored in THE INTERN, I will assure you that Meyers has creatively blended the serious side of this comedy in a way that will win viewers’ affection and earn their respect. And the ability for her film to generate a hearty moment of laughter is always just around the corner. Robert De Niro & Anne Hathaway have to be one of the most unlikely, yet successful screen pairings (No, they’re not romantically linked!) this year. The interplay the star duo exchange has a very friend-like and natural flow to it that is so lovely to watch. The characters, situations and manner in which they’re dealt with are organically produced in THE INTERN, a funny, charming and utterly pleasant comedy that ought to be essential viewing.

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THE INTERN – Film Trailer

Footnote to Parents 
Contains very infrequent strong language and some sexually suggestive humour. Teenagers should be completely fine to attend a session of THE INTERN, even without parent or adult supervision.

Moviedoc wishes to thank Village Roadshow and Village Cinemas, Jam Factory for the invitation to the media screening of THE INTERN.

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