It's genuinely enjoyable to watch "The Freshman," because it had the potential to be just a fleeting amusement built on the intriguing notion of seeing Marlon Brando revisit his celebrated role as Don Vito Corleone, but this time purely for comedic effect. That concept alone would have quickly run its course, so thankfully there’s a substantial and well-crafted narrative that keeps things interesting, along with humo…

The Freshman manages to be both a comedy and a drama, with some knowing jokes directed at those who analyze movies. It's really nice to see Marlon Brando in a laid-back role, leaning into the idea of making fun of himself. The story centers on Matthew Broderick as Clark Kellogg, a student coming to New York City who unexpectedly finds employment for someone resembling Don Corleone! Andrew Bergman, who wrote and di…