In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg's and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg's and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg's and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total
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This is just a fun movie. I won't say it's a funny movie. I laughed quite a bit, but it wasn't laugh out loud funny, it was just a chuckle and a smile. Do not get hung up on the historical inaccuracy. This is not a documentary, it's just fun.
There are so many cameos it was distracting. I kept trying to remember who each one was. Many are in make-up or costumes that make it difficult to just say, "that's Bill Burr"....for example. However, all the cameos also add to the fun. I think the people making the movie were having fun with the script and the situation they were put in to make the movie enjoyable.
This is not a masterpiece, but it was a fun, lighthearted, diversion for about 90 minutes. These days, that makes for enjoyable entertainment.
There are so many cameos it was distracting. I kept trying to remember who each one was. Many are in make-up or costumes that make it difficult to just say, "that's Bill Burr"....for example. However, all the cameos also add to the fun. I think the people making the movie were having fun with the script and the situation they were put in to make the movie enjoyable.
This is not a masterpiece, but it was a fun, lighthearted, diversion for about 90 minutes. These days, that makes for enjoyable entertainment.
Is this the funniest movie I've ever seen? No. But it is definitely the funniest movie I've seen lately. And that's quite an accomplishment, considering I'd have no reservations about watching this with my 8 year old nephew. Of course, a lot of the humor would be over his head, but who would have thought that a movie so utterly unobjectionable could also be so funny? Kudo's to Jerry Seinfeld, because I think he's succeeded in making a live action movie with a level of comedy similar to classic cartoons. You know what I'm talking about- absurd, slapstick, yet with that bit of wry, adult humor that the kids don't get but the adults find very funny. Not to mention that this movie also probably has one of the best comedy ensemble casts of all time. Granted, it may have gotten a little too silly at a few points, but no movie is perfect. I'm really surprised to hear people hating on it so much. I went in with very low expectations based on the reviews, but I was literally laughing consistently through the whole thing. The world could use more comedy like this. Nice work Jerry!
Unfrosted mixes a bunch of comedians together in a silly story and the result is about as good as eating Pop-Tarts. It's not great, but it's enjoyable enough if you're in the right mood. If this were a short comedy sketch on Saturday Night Live it would probably be pretty popular. The humor is very on-the-nose. It's not trying to be subtle at all. You can tell that the cast probably had a great time hanging out while making the movie, and most likely made up some of the jokes on the spot. I laughed a few times but, much like eating a Pop-Tart, I felt a little let down by the experience afterwards.
This feels like that Dick Turpin series on Apple TV: proof that no matter how talented the cast of comedians, if the script ain't funny, it ain't funny. It starts off like a weird but charming mix of Willy Wonka and Airplane, but then descends into a big budget car crash.
I imagine Jerry Seinfeld went to Netflix and said "I'd like to make a film about my love of cereal and I can get my mates to act in it" and at no point during production did anyone tell him that maybe it's not working.
It does have a couple of funny bits but outstays it's welcome by 90 mins. Enough here to fill a wacky sketch. But when 30 mins of jokes rely on them misnaming Pop Tarts "Trat Pop", you know you're in trouble. Avoid.
I imagine Jerry Seinfeld went to Netflix and said "I'd like to make a film about my love of cereal and I can get my mates to act in it" and at no point during production did anyone tell him that maybe it's not working.
It does have a couple of funny bits but outstays it's welcome by 90 mins. Enough here to fill a wacky sketch. But when 30 mins of jokes rely on them misnaming Pop Tarts "Trat Pop", you know you're in trouble. Avoid.
This has a lot of funny references, it's definitely entertaining. I don't know why it's rated so low. It simply does not deserve that. The acting is great, the cast outstanding, the story is fun to follow.
The big actor names keep coming, and it certainly makes the movie! It's cute! I suppose, if you're looking for a realistic documentary on the birth of the pop tart, you'll probably be better off reading up on Kellogg's and Post but I don't think that's the intent of this movie. I watched this by myself and laughed out loud several times, I think that's a pretty good sign. Give it a try, I think you will enjoy it. Unless you're a super grumpy person.
The big actor names keep coming, and it certainly makes the movie! It's cute! I suppose, if you're looking for a realistic documentary on the birth of the pop tart, you'll probably be better off reading up on Kellogg's and Post but I don't think that's the intent of this movie. I watched this by myself and laughed out loud several times, I think that's a pretty good sign. Give it a try, I think you will enjoy it. Unless you're a super grumpy person.
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Did you know
- TriviaElements in the opening diner scene matching Norman Rockwell's famous September 20, 1958 Saturday Evening Post cover illustration "Runaway" include the red hobo pack, the white-clad counter man, the white vertically ribbed wall, the Specials chalk board, the chrome bar stools with green cushions, the coffee maker on right, the pie case on left, and the wall mounted radio. Appropriately added for the film is a Kellogg's display. In the Rockwell painting, Seinfeld's place is taken by a police officer who suspiciously eyes the little runaway.
- GoofsWhen Post opens the Top Secret dingus case for the two kids to taste, there is a row of three. Two are burnt up in the toaster, leaving one. Then Miss Post removes two more to be tasted without being toasted.
- Quotes
Thurl Ravenscroft: Beware of entrance to a quarrel. But once in it... beware of me.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: 2024 Mid-year Catch-up (part 1 of 2) (2024)
- SoundtracksIt Was a Very Good Year
Written by Ervin Drake
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Courtesy of Frank Sinatra Enterprises, LLC
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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- Also known as
- Sin glasear
- Filming locations
- UC Irvine, Aldrich Hall, Irvine, California, USA(UCI Administration Building as Kellog's headquarters)
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- Budget
- $14,200,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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