The Freshman (1990)

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• moon r

  
  Brando spoofs his Godfather role ... that's the draw in this light fah-gettahboutit comedy that has a small town yoot (Broderick, serviceable) visit da Big Apple for the first time --- as a film student at NYU. And what film are they studying? Try ta guess, or y'sleep… More
  Brando spoofs his Godfather role ... that's the draw in this light fah-gettahboutit comedy that has a small town yoot (Broderick, serviceable) visit da Big Apple for the first time --- as a film student at NYU. And what film are they studying? Try ta guess, or y'sleep wit' duh fishes, yo! Bruno Kirby is good as our tour guide, or else ... what could happen wrong? You could refuse dis offer but it wouldn't look good if you did, capeesh?

• AJ V

  
  This is a zany adventure comedy with movie legend Marlon Brando and 80s teen cutie Matthew Broderick. Being a fan of both of them, I really enjoyed this movie. It's nothing new, but it is entertaining.

• danny d

  
  one of the truly brilliant comedies of the 1990's, and already a film being grossly overlooked. ive never been a big broderick fan, but this may be his best movie, and brando's ability to spoof his own creation is admirable. the humor is fresh and the story delightful. a… More
  one of the truly brilliant comedies of the 1990's, and already a film being grossly overlooked. ive never been a big broderick fan, but this may be his best movie, and brando's ability to spoof his own creation is admirable. the humor is fresh and the story delightful. a must see comedy.

• Cindy I

  
  I always try to give Matthew Broderick the benefit of the doubt since I liked him in Ferris Beuller so much, but he keeps disappointing me.

• Conner R

  
  Aside from the above average performance from Marlon Brando, this a completely uninteresting and bland film. It is a lazy attempt at a coming of age story, that is extremely cheesy and predictable. Matthew Broderick was terrible and had zero personality.

• Anthony L

  
  Good fun but Brando's spoof of his role in the Godfather seemed a little ungrateful.

• Dean M

  
  Funny, charming, yet little-known comedy about a penniless student in New York who goes to work for Godfather-like figure Marlon Brando. Superb cast and a witty, offbeat script make this a delight. Surprisingly, Brando proves himself adept at comedy, spoofing his most famous role.

• Lafe F

  
  A good comedy with Matthew Broderick working for a real Godfather-clone (Marlon Brando). There are great scenes involving a Komodo Dragon. Bruno Kirby is great in this one.

• xGary X

  
  Mildly amusing gangster comedy that probably would've disappeared under the radar if it weren't for Marlon Brando's self parodying turn as an ageing mobster.

• Michael G

  
  It's not too bad if you thought Brando died too early in The Godfather and couldn't get over it for 18 years.

• Burger S

  
  A comedy made for any "Godfather" fan

• Juan C

  
  an innocent, and funny godfather like comedy with matthew brodrick at his best, and marlon at his greatest. A

• Christopher O

  
  Andrew Bergman has a knack of making funny films that are ironic, charming and usually romantic. This film is his best with Broderick as charming as ever as a college film student freshmen who crosses paths with mobster Marlon Brando and his very seductive daughter wonderfully played… More
  Andrew Bergman has a knack of making funny films that are ironic, charming and usually romantic. This film is his best with Broderick as charming as ever as a college film student freshmen who crosses paths with mobster Marlon Brando and his very seductive daughter wonderfully played by Matthew Broderick. Also great is Bruno Kirby and Maxmillian Schell. A enjoyable fim form beginning to end.

• Bill C

  
  A nice comedic story that’s a perfect mental fit for Sunday afternoon with nothing to do. The movie core is strung together with a lot of clichés about Mafia, college and New York, but it is really interesting is how Brodrick, Brando and the rest of the cast unravel the clichés into… More
  A nice comedic story that’s a perfect mental fit for Sunday afternoon with nothing to do. The movie core is strung together with a lot of clichés about Mafia, college and New York, but it is really interesting is how Brodrick, Brando and the rest of the cast unravel the clichés into something more heartfelt. Sure a lot of the exposition and humor is more point A to B, but a really enjoyed the Brodrick-Brando development and even Penelope Anne Miller, The lovely Tina, brings something to the party.

• Leo L

  
  Hilarious!

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