The Freshman

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James B. 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. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Bruce N 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. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review William S Hello world! Permit me to discuss how, Cyber Genie Hack Pro team assisted me in getting my forgotten crypto wallet access back. Losing access to my wallet was traumatizing and heartbreaking to my household because it was a joint wallet where I and my partner decided to save for the future instead of using all these ridiculous financial banks in the USA controlled by the Matrix.  Our precious crypto savings were on the verge of vanishing before our very before. If there is one thing I am forever grateful for in 2024 is my encounter with Cyber Genie's team. These guys didn't even let me explain my task fully, how they delved into getting solutions for me to access my crypto wallet back still wows me and my partner. There's no better way to start the new year than with the best tech team ensuring my family's data are safe on the internet. If you have any important query related to crypto funds recovery, don't hesitate to find them on:  WEB:  (https ://) cy bergeniehackpro (.) xyz/W/A:  +'1'2'5'2'5'1'2'0'3'9'1'TELLEGRAM: "cyb ergeniehackpro" Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Rami A 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. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review Steve D Broderick can't pull it off. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/09/23 Full Review Edward G Easily one of the funniest movies of all time. Must see for anyone who is a fan of the movies, great writing and noticing "extras" Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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