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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nMovies offer opportunities to escape into fantasy worlds and go on exciting adventures. They also may tap into real world situations that touch personal life experiences. Those movies with more relatable plots can inspire, open hearts and even leave audiences with strong emotions far beyond showtime. <\/span><\/p>\n One of these movies is \u201cThe Intern.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe Intern\u201d is a funny, heart-warming, 2015 comedy starring a strange yet perfectly matched duo: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. The film is about a complacent widower and business retiree, Ben Whitaker (played by Robert De Niro), who has a newfound happiness after stumbling upon a senior citizen internship program at a fashion start-up company run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway\u2019s character).<\/span><\/p>\n The film touches on many real-life struggles, including the difficult adjustments seniors face in losing loved ones, slowing down and transitioning into retirement. It highlights the challenges and sacrifices parents make to balance career and family. And, it magnifies the hardships of working moms who juggle many roles as wife, mom and entrepreneur\/business woman.<\/span><\/p>\n Robert De Niro\u2019s warm and loving character is the hallmark of the film. He is a calm listener and observer who inspires, teaches and proves that \u201cexperience never gets old.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n This touching film teaches many life lessons for seniors:<\/span><\/p>\n Surround yourself with the old AND young<\/b>: Younger people can make you feel \u00a0young and vibrant again. They can introduce you to new things and experiences. Additionally, you can share your wisdom with them, which can be mutually beneficial as it helps build your confidence and <\/span>tap into nostalgia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep challenging yourself:<\/b> Albert Einstein\u2019s quote, \u201c<\/span>Once you stop learning, you start dying,<\/span><\/i>\u201d has truth to it. Never stop learning and pushing yourself. Every opportunity, positive or negative, teaches you a lesson that will make you a stronger person.<\/span><\/p>\n Seek new adventures and experiences:<\/b> Explore new things, activities, people, hobbies, etc. You\u2019re never too old for a new experience. And, you just might find a new path in life along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n The next time you\u2019re in the mood to watch a movie, don\u2019t overlook \u201cThe Intern.\u201d Not only is the film entertaining, but it also reminds us that age is simply a number and life has no limit on new opportunities. Keep learning as if you\u2019re the intern!<\/span><\/p>\n