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Unfrosted

- A Pop-Tart will rise.

In a time when breakfast is ruled by milk and cereal, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolutionary new pastry.

Release Date : 2024-04-30

Language :EnglishItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Columbus 81 ProductionsSkyview EntertainmentGood One

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story

Cast

Jerry Seinfeld

Character Name : Bob Cabana / Teen Ravioli

Original Name : Jerry Seinfeld

Gender : Male

Melissa McCarthy

Character Name : Donna Stankowski

Original Name : Melissa McCarthy

Gender : Female

Jim Gaffigan

Character Name : Edsel Kellogg III

Original Name : Jim Gaffigan

Gender : Male

Hugh Grant

Character Name : Thurl Ravenscroft

Original Name : Hugh Grant

Gender : Male

Amy Schumer

Character Name : Marjorie Post

Original Name : Amy Schumer

Gender : Female

Max Greenfield

Character Name : Rick Ludwin

Original Name : Max Greenfield

Gender : Male

Isaac Bae

Character Name : George

Original Name : Isaac Bae

Gender : Male

Chris Rickett

Character Name : Counter Man

Original Name : Chris Rickett

Gender : Male

Rachael Harris

Character Name : Anna Cabana

Original Name : Rachael Harris

Gender : Female

Kue Lawrence

Character Name : Bobby Cabana

Original Name : Kue Lawrence

Gender : Male

Catherine Last

Character Name : Annie Cabana

Original Name : Catherine Last

Gender : Female

Christian Slater

Character Name : Mike Diamond

Original Name : Christian Slater

Gender : Male

Nelson Franklin

Character Name : Davey Wilson

Original Name : Nelson Franklin

Gender : Male

Sarah Cooper

Character Name : Poppy Northcutt

Original Name : Sarah Cooper

Gender : Female

Kyle Mooney

Character Name : Snap

Original Name : Kyle Mooney

Gender : Male

Mikey Day

Character Name : Crackle

Original Name : Mikey Day

Gender : Male

Drew Tarver

Character Name : Pop

Original Name : Drew Tarver

Gender : Male

Patrick Warburton

Character Name : Tom Terranova

Original Name : Patrick Warburton

Gender : Male

Ken Narasaki

Character Name : Ralston Purina

Original Name : Ken Narasaki

Gender : Male

Andy Daly

Character Name : Isaiah Lamb

Original Name : Andy Daly

Gender : Male

Cedric the Entertainer

Character Name : Stu Smiley

Original Name : Cedric the Entertainer

Gender : Male

Bailey Sheetz

Character Name : Butchie

Original Name : Bailey Sheetz

Gender : Male

Eleanor Sweeney

Character Name : Cathy

Original Name : Eleanor Sweeney

Gender : Female

Earthquake

Character Name : Cookie Rojas

Original Name : Earthquake

Gender : Male

Kyle Dunnigan

Character Name : Walter Cronkite / Johnny Carson

Original Name : Kyle Dunnigan

Gender : Male

John Forest

Character Name : Corky

Original Name : John Forest

Gender : Male

Sebastian Maniscalco

Character Name : Chester Slink

Original Name : Sebastian Maniscalco

Gender : Male

Beck Bennett

Character Name : Barney Stein

Original Name : Beck Bennett

Gender : Male

Gregory Burke

Character Name : Ernest Best

Original Name : Gregory Burke

Gender : Male

Thomas Silcott

Character Name : Kellogg's Janitor

Original Name : Thomas Silcott

Gender : Male

Morgan West

Character Name : Astronaut

Original Name : Morgan West

Gender : Male

Shane Carpenter

Character Name : NASA Alien

Original Name : Shane Carpenter

Gender : Male

Adrian Martinez

Character Name : Tom Carvel

Original Name : Adrian Martinez

Gender : Male

Jack McBrayer

Character Name : Steve Schwinn

Original Name : Jack McBrayer

Gender : Male

Thomas Lennon

Character Name : Harold von Braunhut

Original Name : Thomas Lennon

Gender : Male

Bobby Moynihan

Character Name : Chef Boy Ardee

Original Name : Bobby Moynihan

Gender : Male

James Marsden

Character Name : Jack Lalanne

Original Name : James Marsden

Gender : Male

Sasheer Zamata

Character Name : Beth Donovan

Original Name : Sasheer Zamata

Gender : Female

Will Allan

Character Name : Tom Bergeron

Original Name : Will Allan

Gender : Male

Aparna Nancherla

Character Name : Purvis Pendleton

Original Name : Aparna Nancherla

Gender : Female

Michael Joseph Pierce

Character Name : General Mills

Original Name : Michael Joseph Pierce

Gender : Male

Felix Solis

Character Name : El Sucre

Original Name : Felix Solis

Gender : Male

Tony Hale

Character Name : Eddie Mink

Original Name : Tony Hale

Gender : Male

Spike Feresten

Character Name : Newborn Ravioli (voice)

Original Name : Spike Feresten

Gender : Male

Maria Bakalova

Character Name : Rada Adzhubey

Original Name : Maria Bakalova

Gender : Female

Dean Norris

Character Name : Khruschev

Original Name : Dean Norris

Gender : Male

Peter Dinklage

Character Name : Harry Friendly

Original Name : Peter Dinklage

Gender : Male

Jack Murillo

Character Name : Marine

Original Name : Jack Murillo

Gender : Male

Bill Burr

Character Name : JFK

Original Name : Bill Burr

Gender : Male

Nicole Peters

Character Name : Doublemint Twin #1

Original Name : Nicole Peters

Gender : Female

Lauren Peters

Character Name : Doublemint Twin #2

Original Name : Lauren Peters

Gender : Female

George Wallace

Character Name : Lloyd

Original Name : George Wallace

Gender : Male

Ronny Chieng

Character Name : Chuck

Original Name : Ronny Chieng

Gender : Male

Sarah Burns

Character Name : Mrs. Schwinn

Original Name : Sarah Burns

Gender : Female

Jeff Lewis

Character Name : Big Yella

Original Name : Jeff Lewis

Gender : Male

Cedric Yarbrough

Character Name : Toucan Sam

Original Name : Cedric Yarbrough

Gender : Male

Alex Edelman

Character Name : Apple Head

Original Name : Alex Edelman

Gender : Male

Ali Wentworth

Character Name : Blubbering Mourner

Original Name : Ali Wentworth

Gender : Female

Jaxy Boyd

Character Name : Older Woman

Original Name : Jaxy Boyd

Gender : Female

Jon Hamm

Character Name : Ad Man #1

Original Name : Jon Hamm

Gender : Male

John Slattery

Character Name : Ad Man #2

Original Name : John Slattery

Gender : Male

Fred Armisen

Character Name : Mike Puntz

Original Name : Fred Armisen

Gender : Male

Winter Bassett

Character Name : Little Debbie

Original Name : Winter Bassett

Gender : Female

Bill J. Stevens

Character Name : Michigan Senator

Original Name : Bill J. Stevens

Gender : Male

Jessica Seinfeld

Character Name : Danielle Sklar

Original Name : Jessica Seinfeld

Gender : Female

Darrell Hammond

Character Name : Ed McMahon

Original Name : Darrell Hammond

Gender : Male

Dan Levy

Character Name : Andy Warhol

Original Name : Dan Levy

Gender : Male

Mark Kwak

Character Name : George's Dad

Original Name : Mark Kwak

Gender : Male

Susan Elle

Character Name : George's Mom

Original Name : Susan Elle

Gender : Female

Tad Griffith

Character Name : Truck Driver

Original Name : Tad Griffith

Gender : Male

Christine Heneise

Character Name : CBS Newsroom Staffer

Original Name : Christine Heneise

Gender : Female

Reviews

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TheSceneSnobs

@TheSceneSnobs

2024-07-12

Unfrosted, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, is a mock biopic about the creation of the Pop-Tart that ultimately falls short. While there are quite a few laughs and plenty of absurdity, these elements aren’t enough to save the film from its shortcomings. The film is notably short on story, with a narrative that feels thin and underdeveloped. The comedy, while occasionally effective, often feels too forced and over-the-top. The film's humor is in-your-face, with jokes and gags that don’t always land. Additionally, the frequent celebrity cameos, while amusing at first, quickly become a distraction. The novelty wears off, leaving the audience to wonder if these appearances are meant to compensate for the lack of a strong story. Despite its flaws, the film does have its moments. Some of the absurd humor does hit the mark, providing genuine laughs. The performances are generally solid, with the cast embracing the film’s outlandish premise with enthusiasm. This commitment helps to elevate some of the weaker material. Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial efforts show promise, despite the film’s shortcomings. His unique comedic voice is evident throughout, and his willingness to experiment with the mockumentary format is commendable. In conclusion, Unfrosted is an ambitious but ultimately flawed film. While it delivers some laughs and features moments of absurdity that fans of Seinfeld’s humor will appreciate, it falls short in terms of story and overall cohesion. The film’s heavy reliance on celebrity cameos and over-the-top comedy often feels more like a crutch than a strength. However, Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut shows potential, and it would be interesting to see him tackle another project with a more robust script and narrative structure. For now, Unfrosted serves as a light, if not entirely satisfying, diversion.

C

Chandler Danier

@chandlerdanier

2024-07-23

At all points of this show are jokes. There is something wrong with the jokes. They simmer as a smile under the surface. A Jerry Seinfeld smirk at a recognizably funny concept. I like the universe they built. It's fun. Hugh Grant is fun. Fatties are fun. Jerry is the funniest man in the history of funnymen. It is a clever joke to worship the pop tart. It is a clever call out to the Nike movies. To lionize Kellogg and Post is a clever joke. Though all their criticisms are cutting at the content of the food ruining America. Everyone knows sugar is bad...they also show torture in war flicks. The other criticisms are general. Nepo-babies or cuts on corporate culture. It is such a fucking advertisement. Not a clever joke. When making a war film, to use the military's gear you have to clear their representation in your story. Feels like a war film. Oooh man but, like in reality, the pop tart is not such an achievement...hilarious! But it did culminate all our knowledge in food science so it really was an achievement. It is just legit product worship! That's a cleverer joke. You COULD laugh if you let down all defences toward comedy. Pre-Encino Man you. Childlike, innocent. Now look at the screen. You see it? It's funny. This may be Buddha's favourite film.

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tmdb51616167

@tmdb51616167

2024-09-07

"Unfrosted" is a movie that takes an unexpected and comical approach by centering its storyline around the Post and Kellogg's brand cereals. Initially surprising and cheesy at times, the film manages to entertain with its amusing premise and playful depiction of the battle between various cereal brands leading to the creation of Pop-Tarts and Toaster Strudel. Despite its unconventional subject matter, the movie succeeds in engaging viewers with its humor and creativity. The characters and actors involved in the film are surprisingly effective, drawing audiences into the historical aspect of cereal production and brand rivalry. While one might not expect to be so engrossed in a film about cereal brands, "Unfrosted" proves to be a funny and entertaining experience that offers a unique perspective on the creative side of the cereal industry. The movie's ability to blend humor and historical context has garnered it numerous award nominations, highlighting its success in presenting a fresh and imaginative take on a seemingly mundane topic.