"The Freshman" is a lame comedy with little more than Brando going for it. Telling of a naive college newbie who stumbles into involvement with a man who suspiciously resembles "The Godfather", this flick is slim on laughs, doesn't work as a romantic comedy, has a weak story, and is desperately in need of creative help. A lukewarm and mildly amusing film which Brando has to carry on his back.