It’s a terrific showcase for the duo and their entire cast, which, besides a pop-up bit from Clement, is curated from a local talent pool that Hollywood has yet to spelunk. After this, it should.
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The Guardian by Luke Buckmaster
The Breaker Upperers is Sami and Van Beek’s show through and through. The film coasts off the energy and rapport of this affable pair, whose smart-mouthed performances are full of pep and fizz. What they lack in wit they compensate for with sheer likability.
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The Playlist by Oliver Lyttelton
Most importantly of all: it’s funny. Really, really funny, consistently and constantly.
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Screen International by Sarah Ward
The Breaker Upperers might suffer from a too-neat third act, but it wins hearts and hearty guffaws along the way.