The Breaker Upperers (2018)

The Breaker Upperers feels like a mischievous jolt of New Zealand comic energy: dry, kooky, and gleefully irreverent, with a premise that’s instantly funny and somehow keeps getting funnier. What really sells it is the effervescent chemistry between its two leads, who play off each other with the kind of timing that makes even the most absurd moments feel oddly believable. The vibe is brisk and slightly surreal, the jokes land with confidence, and beneath the chaos there’s just enough heart to keep you invested in the friendship at the center. If you prefer your comedies polite or grounded, this one may be too rowdy, but if you like humor that’s bold, weird, and laughing at the edge of good taste, it’s a terrific time.

The Breaker Upperers is aiming for a cheeky, offbeat buddy comedy about friendship, guilt, and the chaos of meddling in other people’s relationships. The problem is it often feels like a sketch stretched into a feature: the plot gets messy, the jokes repeat, and the momentum sputters just when it needs to land a satisfying payoff. If you need tight storytelling and a strong ending, this will likely feel weak and a bit uninspired, like it’s making things up as it goes. But if you’re in the mood for broad, silly New Zealand humor and can tolerate uneven pacing for a few fun moments and likable leads, you might still get a mild kick out of it.