The Freshman

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 18, 2026 The Freshman = a 3.5 Star Movie! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23, 2025 Funny in 01 hour, 42 minutes, and 44 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $20,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 1990-2025 Columbia Tri-Star Pictures, a Sony company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color for the July 20th, 1990, release of the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more James B. @JamesBass Oct 25, 2025 Making such a silly premise work on so many levels is the work of near genius. The Freshman takes what could easily have been a one-joke concept and turns it into a surprisingly clever and charming comedy. Obviously, Brando is being a good sport about the whole thing—his performance is spot on, full of self-awareness and effortless gravitas. Watching him parody his own legend while still maintaining total credibility is a treat in itself. Matthew Broderick, coming off a string of fantastic films (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, WarGames, Ladyhawke, Biloxi Blues), once again proves how naturally likable and deftly understated he can be. Penelope Ann Miller, who also shared the screen with Broderick in Biloxi Blues, is deliciously funny here—her timing and lightness perfectly complement the film’s offbeat rhythm. Don’t overthink it as some profound commentary on the frivolity of the super wealthy. Instead, just appreciate the absurdity—the way life seems to make its own plans, no matter how sensibly we try to chart them. The Freshman may be ridiculous, but it’s the kind of ridiculous that feels oddly true, and that’s what makes it such a joy to watch. See more Bruce N @RT67772141 Oct 5, 2024 The Freshman is a sweet, quirky, slightly screwball comedy that benefits from Marlon Brando's self-parody of his Don Corleone character from The Godfather. Matthew Broderick is charming as the befuddled film student who gets pulled into an errand for an apparent mob boss that involves transporting an endangered lizard, and gets smitten with his daughter (Penelope Ann Miller). The supporting cast are great, including Bruno Kirby, Paul Benedict, Jon Polito, and a hilarious cameo by Bert Parks, singing "Tequila" and Dylan's "Maggie's Farm" at a posh party. It's an underrated gem and if you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor. See more Rami A @Bunt101 Nov 26, 2023 In a lighter way, the movie itself is reminiscent of The Godfather. In a role that is essentially that of Don Vito Corleone with a loose screw, Marlon Brando made a hilarious comeback to the big screen. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Sep 9, 2023 Broderick can't pull it off. See more Read all reviews

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