Unfrosted: A Cluttered and Unfunny Affair
As I sat down to watch Unfrosted, I couldn’t help but think of Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up routine at Caesar’s Palace, where he talked about his new Pop Tart movie script. Little did I know that the film would be a cluttered and unfunny mess.
The story follows the rivalry between Kellogg’s and Post in 1963 Michigan, as they compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever. Sounds interesting, right? Unfortunately, the script is cluttered with too many cooks in the kitchen, making it hard to focus on the main plot.
The breakfast cereal wars
The film tries to be too many things at once, with a barrage of cartoonery and guest stars, including Hugh Grant, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, and James Marsden. It’s like trying to fit too many ingredients into a recipe, resulting in a dish that’s more confusing than delicious.
Jerry Seinfeld in Unfrosted
The only redeeming qualities of the film are a few inspired gags, including a hilarious cameo from Kyle Dunnigan as a boozy and passive-aggressive Walter Cronkite. However, these moments are few and far between, making the film feel like a chore to watch.
The elusive breakfast pastry
In the end, Unfrosted is a disappointment, trying too hard to be clever and funny but ending up as a cluttered mess. It’s a shame, because with a more focused script and less emphasis on gimmicks, this could have been a truly original and hilarious film.
The Unfrosted movie poster
Grade: C-
