Review of The Intern (2010) by Joseph A. M — 03 Jan 2016

SPOILER ALERT.

So, I just got done watching The Intern featuring the ever charming Robert De Niro and exemplary Anne Hathaway. (Not to mention the ever suave Rene Russo). I have some kudos to give and a word of authorship to the script writers for the movie.

1. The movie was incredibly heart felt. It touched me in all the right places. It was sincere and earnest and never felt like it was over done or campy. The actors fell into their roles in cadence and it transported me from the beginning to the end, with ease.

2. Robert De Niro aced his performance. The movie seemed to be written with an intimate knowledge of Mr. De Niro's previous performances and ability to transcend traditional roles. I dare to say this movie may have missed its mark all together with an alternate selection for the lead.

3. Anne Hathaway and Rene Russo were charming. I'm sure it wasn't easy for Ms. Russo to take a backseat to another leading lady. But she did so with charm and finesse and her character took on the challenge of a supporting role and did so with grace.

4. The movie was heartfelt and plucked the right strings. We felt the change of loyalty and even the butterflies of forgiveness. But...and this is a very strong but... (SPOILER ALERT).

The writer missed a huge huge moment to take this movie to a whole other emotional plane of existence. Ms. Hathaway is at her wit's end trying to save a troubled relationship with her husband. So, she is trying to fill a vital role of CEO at her burgeoning company. Finally, she flies, with the company of Mr. De Niro, out to San Fransisco to meet one final and promising candidate for the position. After her interview with the potential CEO, she joins Mr. De Niro in the car that is bound for their return flight to NY. He asks her how it went. She goes on to profess how he was Smart and Kind and totally took her by surprise. The moment was so endearing, I felt the butterflies rise from my stomach and the tears begin to peak at the corners of my eye. Hope against hope I was waiting for her to extend her hand to Mr. De Niro and say, "Congratulations CEO!" That would have wrung my heart and made me fall head over heels in love with this movie, in a way unknown to me since Free Willy. Did it happen that way? Nope. The movie dragged to make a quick recovery of Ms. Hathaway's failing relationship and ended on a furiously paced band aid for her broken heart. Come on Hollywood Screen Writers! You get paid the big bucks, your duty is to elevate your audience. This was a fantastic movie but you missed the big finale!

All critique aside, thanks for a touching tale with a few laughs and surprises along the way. And a challenge to Big Hollywood, think outside the box, for once!

- @josephamichael.