Irreconcilable Differences (1984)
Directed by Charles Shyer
Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
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We’ve been watching them for decades, from emotional dramas like Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) to more humorous takes on the subject in Irreconcilable Differences (1984) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).
But here’s the thing: “The Intern,” while having its share of silly moments, is the most genuinely enjoyable and likable movie that Meyers—a longtime writer and producer before taking up directing—has put her name to since, oh, I don’t know, 1984’s “ Irreconcilable Differences .”
But as a screenwriter, she's proven that she has wit and wisdom to spare, penning such sturdy efforts as Private Benjamin (her only Oscar nomination to date), the surprisingly rich Irreconcilable Differences (which was much more than just a movie about Drew Barrymore "divorcing" her parents, as the ads suggested), the delightful remake of The Parent Trap, and the underrated bauble The Holiday.
As co-writer of "Father of the Bride," "Baby Boom," "Irreconcilable Differences," and "Private Benjamin," and later as writer-director of "The Parent Trap" and "What Women Want" and director of "Something's Gotta Give," Meyers has carved out a niche for herself.
The Meyers-Shyer team -- which includes Cincinnati native Bruce Block as co-producer -- have a sure hand with family comedies such as Baby Boom, Father of the Bride and Irreconcilable Differences.