The Intern | A Feel-Good Film That Actually Feels Good
- Forgotten Cinema
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This week on Forgotten Cinema, we’re clocking in with The Intern (2015), Nancy Meyers’ warm-hearted comedy starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. It’s one of those studio films that wears its sincerity proudly and somehow makes that sincerity work.
A Feel-Good Movie That Earns the Feeling
Both of us really enjoy this one. Yes, it’s sweet, uplifting, and maybe even a touch too saccharin at times, but it nails exactly the tone it’s going for. De Niro and Hathaway have genuinely fantastic chemistry, balancing each other’s energy in a way that feels effortless. The film’s cozy, steady vibe makes it one of the more pleasant, easygoing studio comedies of the 2010s, something Hollywood doesn’t make all that often anymore.
When the Drama Clocked In Early
We do talk about the stretch of drama that arrives around the film’s midpoint. It feels out of place, forced, overly Hollywood, and a bit counterproductive to Hathaway’s otherwise strong character arc. The movie doesn’t fully earn that detour, and by the time it wraps up, it slightly undercuts some of the things it was doing so well.
But at the same time… it’s Nancy Meyers. It’s an uplifting story about mentorship, connection, and rediscovering purpose at any age. And when a film is this earnest and this charming, it’s easier to forgive the bumps in the script.
The Intern: A Comfort Movie Done Right
At the end of the day, The Intern is exactly what it sets out to be: a comforting, pleasant, feel-good film that doesn’t apologize for wanting to make you smile. De Niro and Hathaway shine, the tone is soothing, and the message lands with surprising warmth.
Sometimes “feel-good” is exactly what we need.
🎧 Listen to our full discussion on The Intern. Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.