Unfrosted

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Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted: A Sweet Yet Unsatisfying Satirical Take on Pop-Tarts

Comedy - Jerry Seinfeld - Movie Reviews - Netflix - Pop-Tarts

Discover the comedic chaos in Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut - Unfrosted, a hilarious parody about the invention of Pop-Tarts, featuring a star-studded cast. Find out why critics are divided on the Netflix cereal comedy!

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, 'Unfrosted,' delves into the riotous world of the parody origin story of Pop-Tarts. The film boasts a stellar cast including Jerry Seinfeld himself, alongside comedy legends like Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, and more. Despite the promising premise and talented cast, 'Unfrosted' fails to impress many critics, with mixed reviews highlighting its dated humor and lackluster execution.

Critics are divided over Seinfeld's first foray into writing, starring, and directing, with some praising the film's clever humor and unique take on cereal wars, while others criticize its overall lack of laughs and substance. While the film is packed with starry cameos and quirky moments, it falls short of delivering a truly memorable cinematic experience.

In the midst of the comedic chaos, 'Unfrosted' also features surprising cameos from Mad Men characters Don Draper and Roger Sterling, played by Jon Hamm and John Slattery, adding an extra layer of nostalgia and humor to the film. Despite the presence of iconic characters and celebrity appearances like Hugh Grant as Tony the Tiger, 'Unfrosted' still struggles to win over many viewers with its unconventional storytelling and divisive humor.

As 'Unfrosted' makes its mark in the realm of satirical comedies, it stands as a peculiar yet intriguing addition to the world of cinema, leaving audiences puzzled yet entertained by its offbeat premise and comedic twists.

*Interesting Fact:* Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' garnered attention for its unique approach to blending satire and nostalgia, making it a standout in the realm of comedy films. *Did You Know:* Despite its mixed reception, 'Unfrosted' sparked conversations about the evolution of comedy and the boundaries of humor in modern filmmaking.

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Unfrosted wastes a promising premise and cast on the dated ... (ABC News)

What: The parody origin story about the invention of Pop Tarts. Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, every comedic actor of the last 20 ...

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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Divides Critics: โ€œOne of Decade's Worst ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The comedian's directorial debut is getting strong reviews from some top critics, but most are not bowled-over by the Netflix cereal comedy.

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Unfrosted to Old: the seven best films to watch on TV this week (The Guardian)

Jerry Seinfeld's origin story of Pop-Tarts is a riotous comedy full of starry cameos, and M Night Shyamalan's thriller about a secret beach has all the ...

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Unfrosted Review - IGN (IGN)

You can leave Jerry Seinfeld's first movie as writer, star, and director on the shelf.

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Unfrosted movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

A handsomely produced, nearly empty experience, "Unfrosted: The Pop-Tarts Story" is hard to describe because it's tough to tell what the filmmakers were ...

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The Mad Men Cameo in Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' No One Saw ... (IndieWire)

For that, Jerry Seinfeld went to the best 1960s ad men he, or anyone, could find: Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Roger Sterling (John Slattery) of Sterling Cooper ...

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Jerry Seinfeld's 'laugh-free' Unfrosted slammed by critics as 'one of ... (The Independent)

Despite an appearance from Hugh Grant as Tony the Tiger, reviews of Seinfeld's directorial debut aren't great.

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Unfrosted (Plugged In)

Jerry Seinfeld's satirical look at 1960s cereal wars is an odd kettle of Pop-Tarts indeed.

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Jerry Seinfeld on His 'Unfrosted' Inspirations, That 'Curb' Finale (Variety)

'Unfrosted' star and director Jerry Seinfeld reveals his cinematic inspirations and reflects on revisiting the 'Seinfeld' finale on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

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Netflix viewers hit out at Unfrosted's 'cheap' and 'depressing' cameo ... (The Independent)

At one point in the film, Jon Hamm is seen parodying his role in the acclaimed TV drama Mad Men, suave advertising executive Don Draper. John Slattery, ...

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"Unfrosted" reviews: Critics pan Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tarts movie (Business Insider)

Jerry Seinfeld's directional debut, "Unfrosted," a movie about Pop-Tarts, has a rotten tomato score of 42% and overwhelmingly negative reviews.

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Spoilers! How Jerry Seinfeld pulled off that 'fantastic' TV reunion for ... (USA TODAY)

Spoiler alert! We're discussing surprise actor cameos in the Netflix movie "Unfrosted" (streaming now), so beware if you haven't seen it yet.

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'Unfrosted' Writer Unpacks the Pop-Tart Movie's Buzziest Moments ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Co-writer Spike Feresten tells The Hollywood Reporter about the most memorable sequences in the comedy that stars Jerry Seinfeld and Melissa McCarthy.

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All 21 Cameos In Unfrosted Explained (Screen Rant)

The star-studded cast of Unfrosted features well-known comedians like Bill Burr, Fred Armisen, and Tony Hale. Netflix's newest comedy film, Unfrosted, is led by ...

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What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted'? (Newstalk ZB)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld managed to dominate the headlines ahead of the release of his newest Netflix project. Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story was overshadowe.

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SNL: Jerry Seinfeld Roasts Netflix Movie Unfrosted on Weekend ... (Variety)

Colin Jost introduced Seinfeld as a โ€œman who did too much pressโ€ for his Netflix movie, which also marked Seinfeld's directorial debut. When Seinfeld joined the ...

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