The Freshman (1990)

Introduction
"The Freshman" is a 1990 American crime-comedy movie written and directed by Andrew Bergman. The movie stars the dynamic duo of Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick, together with a supporting cast that consists of Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller, and Frank Whaley. The film focuses on the daring journey of a freshman called Clark Kellogg, who gets enrolled into a bizarre household service involving a threatened species.

Plot Summary
In "The Freshman", Matthew Broderick plays the role of Clark Kellogg, a first-year movie trainee at New York University who unwittingly gets captured up in an uncommon concurrence of events. After being robbed by Victor Ray, splendidly brought to life by Bruno Kirby, Clark is presented to Victor's uncle, Carmine Sabatini also called "Jimmy the Toucan", represented by Brando-- a character believed to be a spoof of Vito Corleone, Brando's famous character from "The Godfather".

Sabatini, a reputed Mafia boss involved in various obscure activities, uses Kellogg a task to make up for the robbery dedicated by his nephew. Trusting Sabatini, Kellogg gets embroiled in one of the peculiar ventures of Sabatini's household: unlawfully delivering threatened animals for exotic cuisine. Kellogg's very first task is to gather a Komodo dragon from JFK airport, intended to be prepared as a dish for an eccentric millionaire.

Main Characters
Broderick provides an engaging performance as the innocent freshman attempting to keep his wits about him in the world of mafia transactions, while Brando humorously channels his "Godfather" character, changing it into a comic force. Kirby is outstanding as the wacky nephew, and Penelope Ann Miller is delightful as Sabatini's daughter, who soothes Kellogg's stress and anxieties and complications triggered by her household service.

Important Events
As Kellogg browses through unusual and hazardous situations, the over-the-top plot of "The Freshman" slowly unfolds, exposing that everything Kellogg comprehended about Sabatini's business might not be true. An Immigration and Naturalization Service officer declares that Sabatini and his team are stars employed by NYU's film school for an elaborate trick.

Kellogg is left considering whether the mafia universe he's been caught up in is real or just an orchestrated charade by the film school. Since the truth and make-believe clash head-on, Kellogg discovers himself at a crossroads, questioning his beliefs and relationships.

Conclusion
The motion picture concludes on an amusing note, with all the characters coming together at a feast, where the Komodo dragon is expected to be the main dish. The twist-filled plot, combined with the comical performances of the cast, guarantees an amusing expect audiences.

Audiences applauded "The Freshman" for its funny take on severe themes, quirky visual, and wonderful performances, especially by Brando and Broderick.

In summary, "The Freshman" is an appealing, comic criminal offense film that checks out styles of identity confusion, household loyalties, innocence, and the truth of the film market through the entertaining misadventures of Clark Kellogg, a filmed trainee tangled in an unforeseen mafia plot.

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