The Intern – A Summer Of Lust (2019) __hot__ ⟶

When Chloe uncovers evidence of corporate embezzlement tied to Julian’s private deals, the film pivots from pure sensuality to a tense thriller. She must decide whether to protect the man she’s falling for, expose the corruption and risk her career, or use the information to climb the corporate ladder herself.

★½ (1.5/5) – “More lust than logic, and not enough of either to satisfy.” the intern – a summer of lust (2019)

True to its title, The Intern – A Summer of Lust explores lust not only as a physical desire but as a metaphor for power, ambition, and self-destruction. The film critiques the modern “hustle culture” internship, where young workers are promised opportunity but are often exploited. The glass-walled office becomes a voyeuristic arena – every glance, every late-night text, every “closed-door meeting” carries the weight of seduction and betrayal. When Chloe uncovers evidence of corporate embezzlement tied

The Intern – A Summer of Lust is not a good film in the conventional sense – it is derivative, unevenly acted, and narratively messy. Yet, as a time capsule of late-2010s direct-to-streaming erotic cinema, it offers camp value and a few genuinely steamy, if not artistically justified, sequences. Recommended only for completionists of the genre or viewers seeking a guilt-free, low-stakes thriller to laugh with (and at). For anyone expecting a thoughtful drama about workplace power dynamics, look elsewhere – perhaps to the vastly superior 2015 film The Intern with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, which, ironically, shares a title but not a single other quality. Yet, as a time capsule of late-2010s direct-to-streaming

Unlike typical erotic thrillers from the 1990s, this film attempts a more character-driven approach, giving Chloe internal monologues that question whether her choices are empowering or self-sabotaging. However, the execution is inconsistent: the dialogue leans heavily on melodramatic clichés (“You don’t want a mentor, Chloe. You want a master.”), and the plot twists are predictable.

The lead actress (often listed under a stage name) delivers a committed, raw performance as Chloe, successfully conveying youthful naivety curdling into disillusionment. The male lead, Julian, is played with smoldering but one-note intensity – more archetype than person. Supporting actresses Sloane and Rebecca steal several scenes, hinting at a more interesting film about female rivalry and solidarity that never fully materializes.