Anne Hathaway's newest film "The Intern" has just landed into theaters this weekend, and the general consensus has finally made its way to the media outlets.

The Nancy Meyer-directed film takes an unorthodox spin on the "snappy boss vs. hopeless intern" genre that many Hathaway fans will recall from her previous work in "Devil Wears Prada." Robert De Niro plays a convincing retiree that enters back into the working world under the management of founder and CEO of a successful Brooklyn e-commerce startup Jules Ostin.

Moviegoers seemed to respond well on the movie's response to the generational gap and gender ideologies.

Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly spoke on the performances of De Niro and Hathaway, and what was left to be desired.

"The Intern skims both humor and pathos without ever quite settling on either; even in an apparent crisis, the tone remains as plush and soft-cornered as one of Meyers' ubiquitous throw pillows (though it's also knowing enough to toss off a good joke about them). Hathaway's take on the underwritten Jules is refreshingly unshowy, but De Niro seems a little lost; his Ben is muted to the point of evanescence, and a moment where he talks to himself in the mirror-he's been told that Jules distrusts anyone who doesn't blink-feels like a bizarro-world echo of his iconic Taxi Driver scene. It's like watching a lion who's been defanged and given a tofu bone to gnaw on."

The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter relates the film to the Meyers' 1987 "Baby Boom," and explained how it failed and succeeded in hitting some of the finer points.

"In that picture, Diane Keaton was a high-flying executive who's forced to re-examine her priorities when she inherits a baby. But the movie was a lot funnier and sharper. One of its strengths was that Keaton played a more flawed character than the talented and vibrant Jules. In addition, Keaton's character had antagonists in a suspicious boss (Sam Wanamaker) and a sneaky co-worker (James Spader -- who else?). In The Intern, Hathaway's Jules doesn't really have anyone trying to challenge or undermine her, and that means drama often is shortchanged."

Variety

Variety spoke on the chemistry of both De Niro and Hathaway on screen.

"At least there's a genuine crackle of chemistry between Hathaway and De Niro to sell us on their characters' mutual appreciation: Both actors can perform this kind of personality-led comedy on cue, but also tease out unscripted hints of inner conflict when so inclined. Hathaway does particularly well in a role that frequently draws direct attention to its own unlikeability: Both the steelier and more genial sides of the actress's signature class-captain charisma play persuasively into her business persona."

LA Times

LA Times raved about De Niro's performance.

"De Niro brings a fresh, relaxed lightness to his performance, tinged with the gruff charm of Spencer Tracy. Many of the best moments in the film involve placing Ben in relief to the younger male employees who become his de facto charges, as they learn the wonders of a briefcase, the power of tucking in a shirt or the importance of taking responsibility for their sloppy cluelessness."