While there are many different types of interns and plenty of ways to be successful in any of those roles I have found there are two sure fire ways to be the absolute worst. Somehow theres a judgment attached to it, and that judgment is never applied to films that men also go to, though I dont think my movies are just attended by women, Meyers said. Still, Hathaway and De Niro have some real chemistry, and by the end of the picture, they have developed something you rarely see represented in films: a male-female friendship that isnt familial or sexual. Just really easy watching. Theres something slightly Woody Allenesque Strong performances are hampered by both scenario and script in Nancy Meyerss comedy, whose emotional third act proves too little, too late. Jules goes on to fire her and believes everything is over with and can move on with her and her daughters life. Don't forget the primary goal of an internship: to introduce you to the world of work. From:The InternshipMusic:Irene Cara - What a Feeling1:04 :D non-neurotic regular guy whos gotten somewhere good in life. admires Juleslooks up to her, you might sayand when he does bring his She finally lets herself relax and joins him in practicing tai chi, an act symbolic of her finding balance in her life. Paige is not feeling well, so they leave the party early. The other employees are friendly and help him start up the computer. No one else liked to see Durs (workaholics) get it with Hathaway. I believe the movie was not about him, nor about Jules; the movie was all about lessons here and there, about everything and everyone. [11], On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 59% of 204 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10. He has written for a host of other publications and resides in Brooklyn. In addition, he also gives old school sensible advice to the youngsters when they need it, such as telling Jason to talk properly to Becky for cheating on her since his evasive text messages did not get any response. like i imagine it was something he wanted to ttry out. Behind the scenes, they are hampered by misguided perceptions of women directors, writers and producers as being part of a shallow talent pool, as a Sundance Institute study revealed this year. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. Indeed, when theres a new Meyers film on the slate, you can just about hear the critics sharpening their knives. know, 1984s Irreconcilable Differences.. That same year, Lorene Scafarias subtly bleak Seeking a Friend for the End of the World also suffered from being tarred with the chicks movie brush; many critics misread it as a romcom that happened to have apocalyptic themes. Ben also points out Beckys input and degree encouraging Jules to say something nice to Becky. Copyright Fandango. [1], The film opened alongside Hotel Transylvania 2 and was projected to gross $1520 million in its opening weekend. I just saw this and, well, I'm saying this as an 18-year old guy, this movie was amazing. Jules dutifully interviews prospects even as I dunno, wasn't for me. However, their marriage is slowly breaking apart as the couple grows more distant. He answers a flyer asking for senior citizens to apply for an internship via a video stating why they should be hired. Giving voice to more women in the film industry doesnt simply mean more female directors and writers, but critics too. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Originally set up at Paramount Pictures, The Intern was planned to feature Tina Fey and Michael Caine in the lead roles. You better contact the guy who wrote the compiler. That night Jules takes them out for drinks and gets to know them for the first time. masseuse (Rene Russo) is fodder for two groan-inducing visual gags. if (window.self != window.top) {nf=''} else {nf='NF/'}; Well, at least in my context. The ending was definitely more low-key and I wasn't sure how I felt about Jules taking back her husband. At his interview with a series of people, Ben reveals that he used to work for a company that made phone books. These frustrations eventually come pouring out in an emotional third act that is tender and relatable. role calls for him to do a certain amount of mugging as he interacts with However, he finds that Matt was faking his illness to meet another mom who he is clearly having an affair with. the intern ending horrible ye It was a bad ending. 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Just confirm how you got your ticket. It feels like it doesn't really take on many of them very well and wraps things up a little too neatly in the end. Ben is assigned to work with Jules, who is somewhat skeptical at first. By creating an account, you agree to the Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. stand. However, she breaks down as she is taking a bath that night, showing she is clearly unhappy with her decision. So theres just not parity there, were not on equal footing.. NOTE: This spoiler was submitted by Aminah. still good, its better the way they did it. [citation needed], On July 5, 2022, the first episode of the Japanese television remake of The Intern,[24] called Unicorn ni Notte or Riding a Unicorn, released its first episode with Hidetoshi Nishijima in the De Niro role and Mei Nagano in the Hathaway role.[25]. When Ben goes to pick up Jules the morning after that, he finds Matt sick and Paige in tears at the prospect of going to a party with a sitter, so he agrees to take her instead. Definitely thought the movie was going to end with Ben running the company she started. Such a wholeseome feel good movie. [13], Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, stating, "With some genuinely insightful dialogue, a number of truly funny bits of physical business, and small scenes allowing us to get know and like a half-dozen supporting players,"[14], Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote that the film was similar to Meyers's other works, stating that it was "frothy, playful, homogeneous, routinely maddening and generally pretty irresistible." comes daddy to save the day expectations. Theres a moment when one character mistakenly thinks theyve walked in on a sex act, a gag that was tired when Threes Company repeated it each week. the brownstone owned by Robert De Niros retired businessman in her latest, "The Intern." movie, he plays it rather well. Dont bother asking your office mate, or another intern, they would have absolutely no idea how to help you- you gotta take that shit straight to the top! The bulk of The Intern is a morass of wackiness, a chain of sequences shot in a flat and predictable manner that range from tedious to idiotic. He applies to About The Fit, a fast-growing e-commerce fashion startup in Brooklyn. thanks for sharing your opinions! Your team, your recruiter, your office admin have all spent the last 9 months counting the days until your arrival. Ben takes care to dress impeccably for his first day at work. See production, box office & company info, Cheever Place, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, New York, USA. The movie turned out a bit differently than I expected, I expected a bit more comedy, but in the end I'm glad that didn't happen. Seemed like just a lazy way of wrapping it up. few nips out of a paper bag right before the soon-to-be-ex-employee is supposed Battling boredom, he's applying as a senior (as in senior citizen) intern for a local internet startup . The bridesmaid from the customer service call she took at the beginning of the movie has sent her pictures of the bridal party and a thank you note. She goes to find him in a coffee shop where he is picking up coffee for the department he currently works at. He is impressed with Ben's house and wardrobe, especially his affinity for handkerchiefs which Ben insists gentlemen must carry. Davis, who had a deadline for moving out from his parents, declares he is moving to Philadelphia to crash with his cousin. The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major releases. But critics have always given her a raw deal. The Hollywood Reporters Stephen Farber called it an overdose of blandness, Slants Eric Henderson grumbled about it being the ultimate in disingenuousness, and so much for the notion of liberated women sniffed the Wall Street Journals Joe Morgenstern. The whole movie started with Ben wanting to try something different, a new experience in the new generation just to get him off his mundane routine. for Meyers, 21st Century entrepreneur type; not too far beneath her Please share it with your friends rnum=Math.round(Math.random() * 100000); to take her to a meeting in Manhattan. creation. And it isnt as if Meyers writes dialogue like Oscar Wilde. On your end, it could inspire you to make a note of what to do and what not to do should you ever have to manage an intern one day. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success, grossing $195million worldwide against a $35 million production budget. She adds that it is also because he is her best friend. Cinemark Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro as an odd couple in The Intern. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, aving always thought of cinema as a safe space, I was ready to cry about five minutes into Nancy Meyers. With Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm. Anyway, what a lovely movie. Congeniality by Cameron. The next day, her meeting with the CEO takes longer than most of her meetings so far. His first task assigning email is from Becky, asking him to have Jules jacket cleaned. Their Relationships And The Internet and such. I know its been 6years but I just finished watching the movie and straight on went to Reddit. obert De Niro is the last person youd think to cast in a remake of Amlie, but if Nancy Meyerss love letter to workaholism is good for anything, its seeing the star of Taxi Driver and Mean Streets as a fastidious fixer of other peoples problems. He has a job, and a girlfriend I guess but nothing else. remember ann hataway said she didnt remember aproving of the project but the guy said she had. The headline on this article was amended on 1 October 2015. Matt unexpectedly drops in at the office and urges her to reconsider, saying that he is sorry, ashamed, and wants to support her in her dreams. She invites him in and asks him about his marriage, eventually confiding in him that she found out 18 days ago that Matt was cheating on her. Matt seems unnerved, but back at the office (where Jules is finally part of a coworkers birthday celebrations) Ben is in worse shape as his blood pressure acts up, and his coworkers show concern for his health. The website's consensus reads, "The Intern doesn't do enough with its timely premise, but benefits from the unorthodox chemistry of its talented leads. In the meantime, her home lifeshe has a too-milquetoasty-to-be-a-bro-dad Tho I'm biased as hell because Ben is an almost perfect clone of my dad in all senses, and that made my heart go "DAAAAAAD" the whole movie. I do all these things because I love interns. Ben quietly observes the dynamics at home and the school playground where the other moms seem to look down on Jules for being a busy career woman while she is dropping Paige. Thank God for you intern. While Davis sets up his table with various gadgets, Bens table has basic stationery and a simple calculator and watch. Her first call is from her mother who informs her that women who sleep less are more likely to gain weight. Her chipper but worried lieutenant Cameron (Andrew Rannells, as the smiling physical embodiment of exposition) pushes for the unlikely idea. Just then, Matt walks in saying she should not hire the CEO for him. Realising his commute will be crazy, Ben offers him a room in his house. The next day, Doris comes to pick her up. watchearly in their relationship, Jules pinpoints her discomfort with him as Some of us have been doing this for 20 years, but we expect you to solve problems just as independently. He helps whomever he can and is referred of Mr. The business is owned by young, married woman named Jules whom finds herself having a hard time balancing her work and family life due to the high demands her business has. When the whole meeting is talking about a problem you know already has an open source solution, keep that shit to yourself! The Intern is a 2015 American buddy comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Nancy Meyers. What sets them apart from the films of Judd Apatow and James L Brooks, which deal in west of the 405 problems, is the fact that Meyers characters are real and complex. Choice is yours ;), Liked this? In an effort to buy herself time to save her marriage, Jules decides to hire a prospective CEO. She lets him know that he should have thought of their daughter to begin with, and therefore will not forgive him. See first poster", " DIGITAL", "1 """, AARP Movies for Grownups Award for Best Comedy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Intern_(2015_film)&oldid=1142441117, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 11:24. So here is my antidote to those articles, Kasey Champions fail proof way to be the worst intern ever. Just found the 'crisis' (Matt cheating) rushed up. Later, he positions himself as the linchpin of the organisation, but at no point does anyone offer him a paying job. This means that if anything is out of place, or if something gets lost or forgotten you should take it personally. She asks her coworkers to do something about it. And a hug was needed between Ben and Jules. Show an interest in any position that excites you. Theres no doubt that Meyers films occupy a 1% milieu; her film interiors are so aspirational they recently inspired a Which Nancy Meyers Kitchen Are You? quiz (I got Father of the Bride because I am great at making people feel welcome). Never mind that your project isnt due for another 8 weeks, you better grab that only 30 minutes open on my calendar to discuss it in detail- I dont need to eat lunch anyway :). Apparently thats the age we live in, though, and mansplaining is what Meyers (by virtue of writing and directing this film) is guilty of. Every full timer solves all their problems in private silence, so you better catch up. (Its OK, though: in Meyerss New York, everyone drives their SUV home to their enormous brownstone.). Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. 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