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The Freshman
1990 102 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.2
Comedy, Crime
Director: Andrew Bergman
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Description
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
US Gross:
$21.46M
Starring
Marlon Brando
Actor
Matthew Broderick
Actor
Bruno Kirby
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Freshman is a whimsical crime comedy that thrives on its clever riffing of The Godfather mythos. While some viewers appreciate its warmth and non-banal humor, others find the mid-film plotting to be a bit tiresome.
| Acting | Marlon Brando provides a delightful and iconic comedic self-parody of his Vito Corleone persona that anchors the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay creates an intriguing, well-structured narrative that effectively blends character-driven comedy with mob-movie satire. | |
| Humor | The film utilizes humor that feels fresh and sophisticated, avoiding the tired tropes found in many genre comedies. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are divided: some find the brisk energy and warmth refreshing, while others feel the narrative momentum drags and becomes tiresome by the middle. |