Unfrosted

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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted': Netflix Comedy or Cereal Disaster?

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Is Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut a hit or miss? Find out the juicy details about 'Unfrosted' here!

Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' has caused quite a stir in the entertainment world. The comedy, which delves into the origin story of Pop-Tarts, features a star-studded cast with cameos from the likes of Hugh Grant, Melissa McCarthy, and Jim Gaffigan. However, despite the impressive lineup, reviews have been mixed. While some critics praise Seinfeld's directorial skills, others have dubbed it as one of the worst films of the decade.

One of the standout aspects of 'Unfrosted' is the inclusion of iconic characters from the 1960s hit TV series, Mad Men. Don Draper and Roger Sterling make a surprise cameo, adding a nostalgic touch to the film. However, the film's promising premise seems to fall short as the dated humor and execution fail to land with audiences.

Roger Ebert's review describes 'Unfrosted' as a handsomely produced yet empty experience, leaving viewers puzzled about the filmmakers' intentions. On the other hand, IGN's review is blunt, advising viewers to skip Seinfeld's first venture as a writer, star, and director.

In this Netflix comedy, Jerry Seinfeld takes a bold step in reimagining the history behind the beloved breakfast treat, Kellogg's Pop-Tart. With a mix of comedy and drama, 'Unfrosted' attempts to bring humor to the invention of the popular snack, but it seems to have missed the mark for many critics. Whether 'Unfrosted' will be a hit or a miss remains up for debate among fans and critics alike.

*Interesting Facts:* 1. Hugh Grant's appearance as Tony the Tiger in 'Unfrosted' sparked both curiosity and debate among viewers. 2. The subtle nod to Mad Men through the characters of Don Draper and Roger Sterling added a touch of nostalgia to the film.

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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 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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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Divides Critics: “One 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 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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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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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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Unfrosted Review - IGN (IGN)

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

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Review: In 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld Takes on the Pop-Tart (Eater)

In 'Unfrosted' on Netflix, comedian Jerry Seinfeld reimagines the history behind the invention of Kellogg's Pop-Tart.

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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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Unfrosted Review – Nutty & Loaded With Inane References (Abstract AF!)

Jerry Seinfeld & Melissa McCarthy play food executives out to change the way America eats breakfast in the goofy, absurd comedy "Unfrosted".

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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 (Empire)

Kellogg's boss Bob Cabana (Seinfeld) recounts an outlandish origin story for a revolutionary 1960s breakfast item: the Pop-Tart.

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Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix film Unfrosted blasted by critics as 'one of the ... (Daily Mail)

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix film and directorial debut Unfrosted has been blasted by critics as 'one of the worst movies of the decade' in scathing first ...

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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Panned by Critics — World of Reel (Jordan Ruimy)

Yes, Seinfeld directed this one. The cast includes the comedian alongside Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, ...

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

Colin Jost introduced Seinfeld as a “man who did too much press” for his Netflix movie, which also marked Seinfeld's directorial debut. When Seinfeld joined the ...

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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Divides Critics: “One of Decade's Worst ... (Yahoo Movies UK)

Jerry Seinfeld is having an odd time lately. Fans and critics really enjoyed his appearance in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale — which creator ...

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