The main character in **The Intern** is Ben Whittaker, played by Robert De Niro. He plays a gentle soul, not at all intimidating stereotype he is known for. He is a bit like **My Man Godfrey**, perfect in every way and filled with wisdom. At the end of the movie, you will want him as your dad.

Anne Hathaway plays his boss Jules Ostin. She starts off as unbearable as Meryl Streep's character in **The Devil Wears Prada**. But she quickly (perhaps too quickly) tones down and become a vulnerable lovable softie.

While the film is undeniably a "chick flick" in many ways imaginable, from trendy costumes, appealing cast, gentle screenplay, and adorable kid, it does not push the romantic comedy genre button. In fact, I am not even sure if there's a single kiss in the entire film. Rene Russo (who looks amazing) plays De Niro's romantic interest, but their emerging relationship is restrained and takes a back seat.

The film is all about Ben moving on and embracing his golden years, and earning well deserved respect and admiration from those around him.

If I were to quibble, it is that the film plays too safe. Its characters and situations are too perfect. There's no sense of urgency or troubles. We are simply watching people we want to invite for the holidays for 2 hours. And that is not necessarily a bad thing. I watched the film feeling happy the whole time.