The Intern is just what I was expecting, if not a little bit better. I haven't ever properly sat down and watched a Nancy Meyers film - they have been on in the background but I've just not paid attention because I don't find them captivating. However, The Intern is far from not being captivating - I think the word to describe it best is CHARMING. I actually got vibes of Friends with Benefits from this film and obviously, it is a serious nod to The Devil Wears Prada. If you are planning to go watch a film and don't know what to see - I would recommend that you consider this film!

So the film tells an old story with a new twist - the concept is basically the same as The Devil Wears Prada except Anne Hathaway has been promoted and an elderly member is the intern. I really liked the story - I was actually pleased it stayed within the business environment - sometimes films like these have characters that are businesspeople but tells a story outside of work - I really liked how The Intern stayed with in the office. I was actually fascinated with how Hathaway set up the company - it was nice to see an extremely successful female businesswoman portrayed in a film. I also liked how there was an elderly male character who didn't have sexist views - De Niro even calls himself a 'feminist' during the film which I found very refreshing. The Intern is also very likeable - however, it could do with maybe a 10 minute shorter running time as I kind of lost interest in the characters towards the end.

The film is very well acted by its two leads. I have to say, I haven't seen Robert De Niro play such a likeable character in a very long time - I found his character very likeable and he is one of the biggest reasons for why this film is charming. I also like how the films message teaches people that they should take care of their appearance - I think these are the types of traditional values that maybe should have stood the test of time. Anne Hathaway was also very good in the film and I think she was very believable in her role. The chemistry between Hathaway and De Niro was also very strong - I was a little worried with what direction the film would take their bond from the trailers but thankfully it was just a friend/father-daughter relationship.

The film wasn't a constant laugh out loud but it did have its moments - the most laughs came from...a child actor! JoJo Kushner is actually one of the better child actors I have seen in a while - she was very funny. As well as the laughs, the film was surprisingly very emotional. There is a scene in the film where the two leads have a true heart-to-heart which really tugs at the heart strings. One of the characters says something about being buried that really makes you think. I wasn't actually expecting to feel sad emotions during this film and I thought it was quite effective.

The Intern is a very charming film - it is held well by fantastic performances and a good twist on an already told story. The business may inspire some to start businesses as the lifestyle is portrayed quite fast paced and exciting - and it should inspire all to take more pride in their appearance. Even though the film isn't the funniest film of the year, it does have some emotional depth with a few good twists which makes The Intern worth a watch - I would hire it.