Review of The Freshman (1990) by Stephanie M — 14 Apr 2013
In the spirit of the hilarious "The In-Laws" (also scripted by the gifted, Andrew Bergman) "The Freshman" is the absurdist tale of a college freshman who goes on an adventure he can't refuse.
Brando is priceless in this comic reincarnation of his iconic "Godfather" role and Matthew Broderick holds his own with him in every shared scene. The late Bruno Kirby and Paul Benedict offer up strong supporting performances and how can you not love a movie that has Bert Parks singing "Maggie's Farm" at a dinner that serves up endangered species? This is an often overlooked movie that may in time be treasured for the comedy gem it is.
This review of The Freshman (1990) was written by Stephanie M on 14 Apr 2013.
The Freshman has generally received positive reviews.
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