The Internship (PG-13)
12/03/14 21:39 Filed in: 2013
Starring: Vince Vaughn
June 2013
This review was originally tweeted in Real-time from the back row of a movie theater and appears @BackRoweReviews. Though efforts were made to tease rather than ruin this movie’s memorable lines and moments, some spoilers may exist in the following evaluation. The original tweets appear in black, while follow-up comments appear in red. For concerns over objectionable content, please first refer to one of the many parental movie guide websites. All ratings are based on a four star system. Happy reading!
The ode to the wristwatch?
A nice corrective to the fallacious line about the darkness before the dawn in The Dark Knight.
Will Farrell like you’ve never seen him before.
Phoenix proud...Skype interview is quite humorous.
If a bit overplayed…guys Wilson and Vaughn’s age would know that you don’t have to yell when skyping.
Nice commentary about the twelfth man on the bench.
Luke and Han cosplay...hilarious.
“On the line” is a bit overdetermined.
Again, the writers are working overtime to magnify the inherent differences between the two “old guys” and their younger competitors.
“Re-boot time” is way TMI.
Helpline mishap. What a sinking feeling.
Pitch to Sal is genuinely touching.
This is what’s missing in the business world today—personal connection. And actually caring for the customer.
Final analysis: a farce from start to finish, but heartwarming with a poignant message for those of any age.
Rating: 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. A feel good, follow your dreams flick.
This movie was far better than what I anticipated after viewing the yuk-yuk trailer. Sure it’s farfetched, but the movie has a lot of heart and a few chuckles to boot. Wilson and Vaughn are terrific together and ooze charm and confidence, respectively. A smart examination of the seemingly widening generation gap, The Internship is entertaining and inspiring.