Jerry Seinfeld's new movie 'Unfrosted,' a comedic take on the 1960s breakfast food battle, has received mixed reviews from critics. The film, which marks Seinfeld's feature directorial debut, parodies the creation of the Pop-Tart. Seinfeld aimed for a humorous portrayal, even attempting to cast actors like Daniel Day-Lewis to evoke specific cinematic references, and included Jon Hamm and John Slattery as ad executives, aspiring to be part of 'Mad Men.' However, the reception has varied, with some critics finding the film lacking and others appreciating the spoof on the breakfast industry. Notably, Seinfeld mentioned making the film without permission from the involved companies, joking about the difficulty of being sued by deceased persons. Netflix is backing this project, indicating a significant interest in the theme.
Is the pop tart movie bad or is everybody mad at Jerry Seinfeld? Don't make me find out for myself.
In his feature directorial debut, Jerry Seinfeld depicts an absurd competition, as dueling cereal companies race to create the Pop-Tart. https://t.co/gPf8sEBeAG
"Unfrosted" REVIEW: An alternate title might be — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pop Tarts, But Were Too Afraid/Distracted by Important Things to Ask. More on the movie: https://t.co/lut44A78RS https://t.co/w7FZotQfTq
Hilarious review, but I'm going to have to differ with @OwenGleiberman, who admits he never "got" Pop-Tarts. https://t.co/GowxlR8DW0
Jerry Seinfeld says he wanted to make his Pop-Tarts movie the opposite of ‘Barbie.’ Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/SZnFiuqd5j https://t.co/8ezRnTCzpf
Critics Aren't So Sweet On Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Comedy https://t.co/dTlm9EQyCi
Netflix thinks people of America want a Jerry Seinfeld comedy about the development of the Poptart breakfast food franchise.
Jerry Seinfeld Cast Jon Hamm and John Slattery as Ad Execs in Unfrosted So He Could 'Finally Be in Mad Men' https://t.co/GQEMmWJmS6
How Jerry Seinfeld Parodied the Pop-Tart's Origins Without Permission: 'If People Are Dead, It's Much Harder for Them to Sue You' https://t.co/xwNd2Ydd7y
The Economist did NOT enjoy Jerry Seinfeld's movie about pop-tarts https://t.co/rjVxR8XtRs
I had to use a flame thrower on Seinfeld’s Pop-Tart movie: https://t.co/41zeqbtuUE
I reviewed seinfeld’s pop tart movie, which is an okay comedy and a contemptible product https://t.co/vOVsb0rWlT
Filled with high-fructose fun, #Unfrosted is a deliciously silly, spoofy tale of the '60s battle for breakfast domination. Read our full review ⬇️ https://t.co/a2gZ0BKCZV
There will be… sugar? Jerry Seinfeld says he wanted Daniel Day-Lewis for a role in his Pop-Tarts movie, 'Unfrosted,' that evoked his 'There Will Be Blood' character. https://t.co/k8lg9AINid