Intern
Intern

Intern

2000Movie90 minEnglish

A young, underappreciated intern at the ultra-hip magazine Skirt must learn to deal with kissy-face phoniness, model tantrums and bulimic editors, while trying to steal the heart of a dashing British art director from the grips of a supermodel.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes16%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users56%
Director: Michael LehmannGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, Diane, is trying to get her life in order after dropping out of college. She gets an internship at a fashion magazine, but finds herself in over her head. While navigating the cutthroat world of high fashion, she also deals with a complicated romantic life and the pressures of making a name for herself.

Critical Reception

The Intern received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged its attempts at a coming-of-age story, most felt it failed to deliver a compelling or original narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to capture the complexities of its intended themes, resulting in a bland and uninspired narrative.
  • The performances are uneven, with only a few cast members managing to elevate the material.
  • A forgettable entry in the 'young woman in the big city' genre, lacking wit and genuine insight.

Google audience: Audiences found 'The Intern' to be a largely unoriginal and unengaging film. Many viewers commented on the predictable plot and the lack of depth in the characters, leading to a general feeling of disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film marked the final on-screen appearance of legendary comedian and television personality Joan Rivers, who played a supporting role as the editor of the magazine.

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