Movie: The Intern
Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute
Grade: B
In a Nutshell: Robert
De Niro and Anne Hathaway are some of my faves . Other faces you’ll enjoy seeing are the
beautiful Rene Russo, Adam DeVine, and Andrew Rannells.
While the premise of this comedy is very sweet with great comic potential, the writing doesn’t reach very far. It’s pleasant, but bland;
sweet, but forgettable. Director Nancy
Meyers charms, yet plays it safe.
Uplifting Theme:
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Everyone wants to feel wanted, needed, and
relevant.
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“You’re never wrong to do the right thing.” –
Mark Twain
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Men, always carry a handkerchief. You’ll look classy and be a hero to someone
someday.
Things I liked:
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I loved Ben Whitaker’s (Robert De Niro) video
application and the fact that he admitted that he had to call his 6 year old
grandson to find out what a USB port was.
Ha ha
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I liked the way Jules’ (Anne Hathaway) office
worked. For example, the receptionist
was really personable and friendly. I
like the idea of ringing a bell and offering applause whenever someone in the
office does something well.
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Anne Hathway has such a beautiful smile.
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Rene Russo is aging so beautifully. I take that back….she’s not aging at all.
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I loved how Ben saw a problem and fixed it
without fanfare (when he cleans up the giant mess on the company junk desk). Years ago I worked for a Congressman in Washington DC, hoping to make big contributions in American politics. One day, I cleaned the office kitchenette, because, frankly, it was disgusting and no one else was doing it.
While I had wanted to save the world, the thing that everyone praised me
the most for was being the one who actually took the time to clean the messy
kitchen area. Ha ha If you want to stand out, do something that
others aren’t willing to do.
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Overall, it’s a clean date movie, which is
refreshing in the wake of trashy movies like Trainwreck
- If you enjoyed The Devil Wears Prada , Anne Hathaway's character in this movie will feel familiar, as if Andy grew up and started her own fashion business.
- If you enjoyed The Devil Wears Prada , Anne Hathaway's character in this movie will feel familiar, as if Andy grew up and started her own fashion business.
Things I didn’t like:
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It’s pretty predictable. No big plot twists or surprises.
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Robert De Niro’s character is a little
one-dimensional, with a goofy grin on his face most of the time.
- A few amusing scenarios, but nothing laugh-out-loud funny.
- A few amusing scenarios, but nothing laugh-out-loud funny.
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The movie preaches about having it all. Can you really have it all? Years ago I attended the Governor’sConference for Women in California (fantastic event) and that very question was
asked of several high-powered women on a panel.
They all chimed in about how you CAN, until finally, Meg Whitman (CEO of
Ebay) honestly said it wasn’t true. She explained
that you can’t have it all….at the same time. For example, one day you can be the best
business woman in the world, but then the house work is going to slide or else
you’re too exhausted at the end of the day to carry on a meaningful
conversation with your spouse. Another
day you can be Super Mom, but then you won’t have time to exercise or pay your
bills. Ultimately, there are only so
many hours in a day and something usually has to give. I appreciated the honesty of that answer and
it has always helped me to set more realistic expectations about my day.
Funny lines:
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“What did you major in? Do you remember?” - ATF Interviewer #1 (Wallis Currie-Wood)
Things to look for:
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In the beginning of the movie when Jules rides
her bicycle through the office, they had to have her ride extra slowly so the
two girls could get all of their lines out during the scene.
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Ben’s closet is pretty awesome.
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Here is a question for you: If you knew someone was having an affair,
would you tell the spouse? Is it your
place to? Would it help them or hurt
them?
Tips for Parents:
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Jason hands Ben a newspaper to cover up his
private parts when he’s getting a massage.
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Two F-bombs, but they’re both mouthed and so you
can’t hear it. Someone flips the bird.
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Jules and Ben watch the movie An American in Paris
, which your kids probably haven’t seen.
It’s a classic you should introduce to them! (On second thought, was it a clip from Singin' in the Rain ?)
· Pre-marital relations.
· Pre-marital relations.
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