The Intern 2015

I had this film sitting on the side for a very long time. I saw a trailer and decided it get it. Like most things it was left to gather dust. Until I saw that someone had created a rush round up video on YouTube. I didn’t watch the video. I decided there and then, as I had nothing better to do and watch it.

And I am glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now don’t expect anything major from this film. It’s not ground breaking or anything. But if you have nothing to do and need something to past the time. Give it a go.

The story is about Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro). A widower, who is trying to enjoy his retirement. But works out he’s not cut out for it. Trying to find new and different things to try out he decides to apply for a senior internship at a online clothes store. He finally gets the job, after finding out how to create an online video for the job application. He is given the position of being the intern for Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). Who in the beginning had no real need for an intern but grudgingly took him on away.

Over time Jules starts to notice and slowly gets more acquainted with him. Jules Ostin is the owner and creator of the company. And has become extremely successful in the eighteen months since the company was created. But there are problems. Little problems that build to a point that Cameron (Andrew Rannells) Comes to Jules to tell her the investors believe they need a CEO to come in and oversee the company. Jules is not happy with the thought having to choose someone to be her boss. So the film sees her going to various meetings to help her pick one out.

Ben has to learn everything about everything about the company, the people, their quirks and such. To understand how he can help. As Jules pretty much leaves Ben to his own devises. He comes to be a person they rely on. A sort of Father/Uncle figure among the young.

Ben, during this film, helps out by fixing the little problems. Some that aren’t seen by everyone. His past life experience turns him to fountain of wisdom that the young people don’t seem to completely understand, but respect. He constantly sees potential in everyone especially Jules and does everything in his power to make sure they are set on the right path. He collects a selection of friends that also help him with bringing up to speed with how the company works, the younger generation and technology.

The love interest: During his time at the beginning he meets Fiona (Rene Russo). The company masseuse. The first encounter is alittle too enjoyable for Ben and Davis has to help him with his modesty. They start meeting up every so often and become close.

Ben comes to discover Jules has a family, husband Matt (Anders Holms) and daughter Paige (JoJo Kushner). He notices even though they seem fine on the surface. There are cracks, Ben does his best not to intrude. But helps when asked and where he can.

Even though the whole film could get a lot darker and more intense with the stresses and scenarios of the lives of all the characters. The film seems to skim over the surface. Making the film light-hearted. Choosing to try a constructive and smart way to deal with the problems. There is also pretty much no anger when sometimes there should be. Or it’s just suppressed well. You get involved and are drawn in to the story and want the best for all of them even if some of them deserve a slap. You will love this film for the fantasy of what I hope is not an unhopeful view of the modern world.