by Dani Mc Mahon
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Nat Wolff.
Director: Nancy Meyers.
Runtime (in minutes): 121.
‘The Intern’ is the latest contribution from Nancy Meyers to a huge movie repertoire. Her movies have changed the way female characters are cast and played for our generation. From ‘The Parent Trap’ to ‘What Women Want’ Meyer’s genius shines through once again in ‘The Intern’.
Her male lead come to us in the form of seventy year old Ben Whittaker (Robert de Niro). Ben is a retired business man who is finding all his
idle time to be a bit of a drag and so he embarks on a new adventure. Taking on
the role of intern in a whole new world where his Filofax and suit are a thing
of the past, he forms a unique relationship with Jules.
Director: Nancy Meyers.
Runtime (in minutes): 121.
‘The Intern’ is the latest contribution from Nancy Meyers to a huge movie repertoire. Her movies have changed the way female characters are cast and played for our generation. From ‘The Parent Trap’ to ‘What Women Want’ Meyer’s genius shines through once again in ‘The Intern’.
Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway) is a gutsy millennial who is
changing shopping online. Battling her way through the industry and smashing
the glass ceiling which so many women are faced with. She is an inspiration to those
around her. Hathaway plays the role with such a sense of truth and passion
which shines through and makes her character so relatable.
Her male lead come to us in the form of seventy year old Ben Whittaker (Robert de Niro). Ben is a retired business man who is finding all his
idle time to be a bit of a drag and so he embarks on a new adventure. Taking on
the role of intern in a whole new world where his Filofax and suit are a thing
of the past, he forms a unique relationship with Jules.
The movie moves between comic and serious, there is time for
laughter and time for tears. The theme of women in power is a strong one as we
see the leading lady working to juggle family and work life without losing
control of what she has carefully built and those she loves. De Niro’s character
provides us with a view which shows the changing mind set of older generations bringing to the fore the idea of changing gender roles and mutual respect
between the sexes.
The movie is a testament to the idea that is never too late
no matter what your age or circumstance. It also serves as motivation to put
yourself out there and embrace your ideas, a kind of feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway
vibe emanates through. A thoroughly enjoyable movie which provides audiences
with a more down-to-earth take on the chick flick, it is sure to put a smile on your
face and a spring in your step.
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