Google has topped the list many years in a row as the best place to work. The Internship tries to make you believe that theory hook line and sinker despite the fact that 98% of the population already knows this is true. This is Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson's first film together in eight years. The last film they appeared in together was 2005's Wedding Crashers....a brilliant mix of a dudes being dudes raunchfest and a surprisingly sweet romantic comedy. While The Internship certainly does not live up to the standards of Vaughn and Wilson's last collaboration....it is still a very funny, surprisingly touching film that you can't help but enjoy if not just for the fact that Vaughn and Wilson are always both so likable and funny.
The film's plot is not as cut and dry as you may think even if it is a tad cliche. Vaughn (who I forgot to mention also co-wrote the script with Jared Stern and came up with the story) and Wilson play Billy and Nick...two watch salesmen. After getting excited about what they think is going to be an open and shut sale...they are informed by the client that their company has been closed down. After they are fired...Billy signs him and Nick up for an internship at Google. However, in order to get hired full time...they must compete against a bunch of young geniuses including a college student named Graham (Max Minghella) who is looking to take them down.
By far the best part of the film is the hilarious banter between Billy and Nick. Vaughn and Wilson are not only actors who are very experienced in the art of bantering but who know each other very well thereby giving their conversations a very genuine feel. Also...I liked how the film portrays Billy and Nick as a bit behind the times but not as idiots. Sure...Billy constantly quotes 80's films and still believes watches are useful but he's also smart enough to come up with the idea of interning at Google. The supporting cast is quite good as well. Perhaps it's because next to Vaughn and Wilson anyone can seem likable but I'm leaning more towards the fact that it's simply because the cast is so likable in and of themselves. The likable supporting cast includes such veterans as Rose Byrne and Aasif Mandvi and such newcomers as Josh Brener and Tiya Sircar. Lastly---the film keeps you rooting for these guys even at their most ridiculous.
The film is very flawed, however. The premise is completely far-fetched and there are a few too many jokes revolving around the fact that Billy and Nick are such old farts compared to the other interns. Also...there is a bit of a twist at the end that comes completely out of left field without any real explanation.
Sure...you could nitpick The Internship to pieces and end up hating every second of it. But why do that when you have two of the most likable actors paired up at your disposal? And yes...it may even be another eight years before they make another film together so take advantage of it while you can.
(3 and 1/2 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated PG-13 for sexuality, some crude humor, partying and language)
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