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Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Sparks Controversy Among Critics

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Find out why Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut is causing a stir with critics in the Netflix comedy scene. Are you Team Unfrosted or not?

Jerry Seinfeld's latest project, 'Unfrosted,' has taken the comedy world by storm, but not necessarily in the way the iconic comedian might have hoped. The film, which delves into the parody origin story of the beloved breakfast treat, Pop-Tarts, features a star-studded cast including Melissa McCarthy and Jim Gaffigan. However, despite some rave reviews from top critics, many seem unimpressed by Seinfeld's foray into directing and writing.

IGN's review of 'Unfrosted' suggests leaving the movie on the shelf, indicating a lackluster reception from the popular entertainment outlet. The film's premise, although promising, is criticized for falling short in its execution, failing to captivate the audience as expected.

While some compare 'Unfrosted' to M. Night Shyamalan's thriller and praise its star-studded cameos, others question the authenticity of the historical narrative behind Kellogg's Pop-Tarts. Seinfeld's reimagination of the breakfast staple's invention may have missed the mark for some viewers.

Amidst the mixed reviews, Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' continues to spark debates among fans and critics alike. Whether the film will stand the test of time or fade into obscurity remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – it has certainly stirred up excitement in the comedy landscape.

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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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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 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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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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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 (Plugged In)

According to Bob Cabana, the early 1960s were defined by milk and cereal. And mega cereal companies Kellogg's and Post were in constant competition for ...

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Is 'Unfrosted' a True Story? What to Know About Pop-Tarts and Jerry ... (Today.com)

The Jerry Seinfeld Netflix movie "Unfrosted" is loosely based on the history of Pop-Tarts, but here is the true story about how the Kellogg's breakfast ...

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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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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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