The Breaker Upperers

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.8
The films ending might be a bit too tidy for its own good, but not since For A Good Time, Call did a friendly, female centric kiss and make up feel th .. Rogerebert
4.0
Will their relationship be strong enough to withstand those who want nothing less than to facilitate the break up of the breaker uppers Common Sense Media
2.0
Got a thousand bucks and a yen to be single.Call The Breaker Upperers, two nihilistic New Zealand best friends and roommates who will knock at your so .. Variety
3.0
The film coasts off the energy and rapport of this affable pair, whose smart mouthed performances are full of pep and fizz. The Guardian
4.0
Theirs is a loose, improvisation friendly effort brimming with personality rather than formula. Screen Daily
3.0
Mel has too much empathy to be a good liar, while Jen has grown wistful over the rocky end of one of her own past relationships. The New York Times
3.0
Theyre manufacturing their own opportunity with the picture, also accepting screenwriting and directorial duties, working to craft a farce that pokes .. Blu Ray
4.0
As is, it just feels painfully low budget.Still, there are plenty of big ideas swirling around to stimulate thought, and its an inventive approach to .. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The Breaker Upperers captures a tone that is just the right amount of absurd to be balanced with the abundance of heart the film puts forward. Decider
3.5
It makes up in freshness what it lacks in technique.An original idea will carry an audience to the moon and back, even if the rocket feels a little ri .. Smh
3.5
Trying to look cool and lovely in comedy is a recipe for disaster. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
One of the funniest films of recent years, its also a welcome reminder that the path to true happiness is entirely what you make it. Flim List
4.0
A new addition to the New Zealand invasion of comedy, with hysterical jokes, infectious energy, and an honest story about friendship. Flickering Myth
2.5
Though this uneven, yet endearing affair will find a loyal cohort of fans wherever it plays, it is hard to get away from the feeling this is more of a .. Herald Sun
3.0
But its got visual flair too, popping in a way that comedy all too often fails to, particularly from first time feature directors (theres one particul .. The Play List
3.0
Its a fantastic premise, one that is rife with comedic potential, and initially The Breaker Upperers is a total blast. Film Ink
4.0
Thats the business model and premise for the latest Kiwi comedy The Breaker Upperers. Abc
2.0
To paraphrase what someone clever said about Trump: its the kind of movie a dumb person thinks is smart. Abc
4.0
Yet even when The Breaker Upperers is at its most quaint, there remains a spark at its core that gives even the too neat ending an edge. Flicks
4.0
I think The Breaker Upperers is the funniest and most likeable film Ive seen this year. Stuff
4.0
But anyone who has watched Sami and van Beeks work in Eagle vs Shark, Super City, Siones Wedding and Funny Girls knows the awkward, tentative, perfect .. Stuff
2.5
If you dont care about plot and just want a laugh, enjoy it.Still not sure what to watch tonight Daily Dot
3.0
The Breaker Upperers is a dark, dark comedy and many scenes will leave you with the conflicting emotions of laughter and shock. The Film Pie
3.5
The Breaker Upperers is packed full of that awkward, dry as a desert Kiwi wit the unmistakable rhythm of a bloody good time at the movies. Bitly
3.0
Reddit 0 Shares Breaking up is hard to dowhich means it might be a market ready to disrupt. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
The kind of female focused buddy comedy that cinema could use considerably more of. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
Its a small film, but despite the dubious premise a frequently hilarious one. The Australian
3.5
Despite all the plot quirks, dance numbers, Tinder gags and Technotronic soundtrack cuts, in the end its really about friendship. Adelaide Review
4.0
While the film has a fun and enjoyable premise, perhaps comparable to Cruel Intentions (1999), it doesnt rely on its setup as a gimmick.Instead, this .. Impulse Gamer
2.5
The film is slowly marred by a concatenation of cliches that turn off the fun and leave me in a state of apathy towards the characters.
4.5
The Breaker Upperers has more gag worthy dance sequences than an episode of RuPauls Drag Race and doesnt miss a single moment to crack a joke penis ha .. The Digital Fix
4.0
The film manages to be several different comedic plots at the same time; odd couple pairing, screwball antics, quirky romance making it comedic gold t .. VultureHound
4.0
Therefore, the concept doesnt seem too far fetched for the imagination.
3.5
The bad scenes are overwhelmed by the good, the laughs outweigh the mis steps, the characters are great, and Sami and van Beek do an excellent job. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.5
I recovered, though, and so will you, and it will all have been worth it.The Breaker Upperers is a must see cinematic treasure. Hammer To Nail
4.5
So yes, like the poster says hilarious, genuinely laugh out loud and even funnier on repeat. Newshub (NZ)
3.0
The Breaker Upperers The first film by a New Zealand female comedy duo, its in your face bawdy, outspoken but also very funny showcase for their multi .. Dogandwolf
4.0
In reality, helping liberate people from dysfunctional relationships, as terminally cynical Jen likes to see it, isnt all plain sailing.
4.0
Elevated by a premise that has impossibly never been done and delivered in bright Kiwi accents (the funniest of all dialects see all Taika Waititi fil .. Graffiti With Punctuation
5.0
Its well before a finale that involves Soul Train esque sashaying that The Breaker Upperers feels like a party and while the sound yet pretzel logic o .. Moveable Fest
3.5
Its crude, vulgar and slapdash, so dont go along expecting the Lubitsch touch. Australian Financial Revie ..
1.0
These improvisational comedy scenes often resulted in that sick second hand embarrassment feeling you get when you watch someone you want to like succ .. Isolated Nation
4.2
If we have the good sense we will throw our money at writer director stars Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek, because they certainly have a whole lot .. Next Projection
4.5
In a time when female filmmakers are at the lowest end of industry statistics, The Breaker Upperers deserves attention on principle alone with van Bee .. Qnews



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