film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty. With this film Mister Lloyd showed he could keep the high level showed on his previous long movies. I tried really hard to get into this film, yet perhaps my greatest impediment was that I tried a bit too hard. Jobyna Ralston does not have much to do in the role (compared to her earlier Lloyd collaborations) but she is as solid as ever, and with a great supporting cast to match, this is a Harold Lloyd comedy that lingers in the mind on account of more than just the jokes. External Reviews But the big guy's self-parody is so charming that the whole picture resonates with his presence. It's fun to watch Marlon Brando parody one of his most justly celebrated roles. This is a delightful little movie by Andrew Bergman, the director of "The In-Laws". The best thing about it is Brando, who (sort of) reprises "The Godfather"'s Don Corleone via the gimmick of playing the guy he was (supposedly) based on. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty. It is also distinguished by the Best Performance By A Lizard ever. "The Freshman" plays like a celebration of a lot of talented people who all have decided to try to get away with something. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. The one minor flaw is the performance of a Komodo dragon that looks suspiciously like a Monitor lizard - OK, is a Monitor Lizard. Some of the cameos are absolutely inspired. Copyright © Fandango. How many actors could have parodied their most classic roles without falling into caricature? The Freshman makes for a relaxing movie night that will continue to amuse even after you begin to anticipate the jokes. For years, it has been parroted that this is his Best Film. All the actors really bought into the tone of the movie, which tells me that the director had a clear vision and was able to communicate it to the cast. | Take a naive innocent and drop him in a setting everyone but him knows is going to be trouble. During the movie his "freshie" friends try to do both. Humor, love, and sadness were easily displayed and presented from start to finish. Just when you've had it with the mistimed scenes and the clunky direction, writer-director Andrew Bergman comes through with an inspired piece of lunacy. Read the Empire Movie review of Freshman, The. The package turns out to be a Komodo dragon. But Marlon doesn't miss. It's hilarious, Lloyd dancing all over the floor while his sleeve is ripping off. I was a child when saw The Freshman for first time. The intertitle then came up "It doesn't bother me a bit- really; a fellow has to expect those things, you know." There's some funny gags and inventive moments, and the football finale is rightfully iconic, but a lot of bits are drawn out far long or just aren't that funny. A quirky movie that has its very funny moments..The cast is great Broderick does well and brando parodizes his most famous role..watch out for the alligators! Think of the criticism Brando risked, from those ready to attack him for cashing in on his most famous performance by reprising it for a comedy. My personal favorite scene was when Harold and Peggy met on the train doing the crossword puzzle. But there is a certain finesse and tenderness in his portrayal of Carmine Sabatini. Perhaps one of the best comedies by Mr. Lloyd. The best moment of the film has Lloyd use the tailor's arm and hand to replace his own while the sleeve is being repaired. Almost every character in the movie is in dead earnest about his or her situation. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified.