Netflix’s New Comedy ‘Unfrosted’ Is a Star-Studded, Nostalgic Treat That Everyone (Especially Boomers) Will Find Sweet

Like I said before, this cast is stacked. Aside from the main cast, the movie also included an appearance by James Marsden (Jack Lalanne), Christian Slater (Mike Diamond), Jim Gaffigan (Edsel Kellogg III), Peter Dinklage (Harry Friendly), Ronny Chieng (Chuck) and Cedric The Entertainer (Stu Smiley). 

If you’re looking for a fact-based story about the making of the Pop-Tart, then you won’t find it here. Unfrosted is a loosely based comedy film that will take you on a fun and pleasantly chaotic ride. From evil milk delivery men to a brawl between cereal mascots (yes, you read that right), this movie is soooo unhinged, and I loved every second of it.  

And given the moment in time in which this movie takes place, Unfrosted is an enjoyable watch for viewers of all ages, but especially Boomers. Yes, this movie revolves around the making of the Pop-Tart. But in many ways, Unfrosted is like a love letter to the 1960s. There are a few moments where viewers are shown popular toys from that era, from the X-Ray Vision Spex Glasses to the Whee-Lo. I should also mention that Chubby Checker’s song “The Twist” (which was released in 1960) played in numerous scenes throughout the film.

One scene, which was shot entirely in black-and-white, shows an actor dressed up as Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger. While filming a Frosted Flakes commercial, the actor holds up a box of cereal and says the famous catchphrase: “They’re grrrreat!” And he’s not the only Kellogg’s character who makes an appearance in the film. 

Throughout the movie, there is a brief cameo from Snap, Crackle and Pop (the Rice Krispies trio), the “Apple Guy” from Apple Jacks and Keebler Elf from the Fudge Stripes Cookies.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Unfrosted. While the storyline made little to no sense, the ensemble cast saved the movie from becoming a dumpster fire. It brought the laughs, the mayhem and (of course) the tasty pastries. Whether you’re a Boomer or not, Unfrosted is a fun-filled watch from beginning to end. 

Unfrosted is a star-studded, nostalgic watch that deserves a spot on your Netflix queue. But what really made the movie an absolute must-watch? It would have to be the talented ensemble cast. While Seinfeld and McCarthy were the comedy duo I never knew I needed, every cast member was a scene-stealer in their own right. Schumer and Greenfield? Hilarious. Fred Armisen? Laugh-out-loud funny. Even Christian Slater, who doesn’t have a background in comedy, got a chuckle or two out of me. This comedy movie deserves all the hype.