Spring Breakdown (2008)

60% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
25% of users liked it
(1,634 ratings)

A trio of thirtysomething friends (Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Parker Posey) go vacationing at a popular spring break resort frequented by college coeds in order to prevent a politician's daughter from embarrassing her family. Larry Kennar and Rick Berg produce a script penned by director Ryan… More A trio of thirtysomething friends (Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Parker Posey) go vacationing at a popular spring break resort frequented by college coeds in order to prevent a politician's daughter from embarrassing her family. Larry Kennar and Rick Berg produce a script penned by director Ryan Shiraki in collaboration with star Dratch. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By: Ryan Shiraki
Written By: Ryan Shiraki, Rachel Dratch
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 16, 2009 Wide
On DVD: Jun 2, 2009

Critic Reviews

Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
I laughed a few times, mostly at Missi Pyle's antics.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
isn't exactly the kind of movie that you would expect
Larry Carroll, MTV
Is "Spring Breakdown" as good as "Mean Girls"? Or even as good as "Baby Mama"? No, not quite. But it's funny enough to be in the same neighborhood, and that makes it well worth a recommendation.
Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Raunchy comedy is a waste of time, brain cells.
Kam Williams, NewsBlaze
Thirty-something girls gone wild!
Kam Williams, Sly Fox
Thirty-something girls gone wild!
Jason McKiernan, Filmcritic.com
a shapeless disaster
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
When I did laugh, it was because of some weird little twist one of the actors gave to a line reading or some bit of physical comedy they tried. It wasn't because the movie itself was actually witty.
Christian Toto, What Would Toto Watch?
Spring Breakdown - Three terrific actresses in one mediocre misfire.
Karina Longworth, SpoutBlog
Spring Breakdown rides a very fine line between total trash and intelligent provocation, mall multiplex dreck and Troma-esque satire via the grotesque.
Ray Greene, Boxoffice Magazine
A very bad genre exercise starring some very good comedic actresses who really should change agencies soon.
Joshua Tyler, CinemaBlend.com
They're not reinventing anything here, but it's a better than sitting through The House Bunny if you're out there looking for a healthy dose of comedy girl-power.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Nicki M

Quite honestly it is a pretty bad movie, but the actresses in this are all so funny I couldn't help but laugh a few times, even if it was in a cringing sort of way. Kind of like a second rate Romy & Michele, but not as funny, and loses points for the inclusion of Sophie Monk… More
Quite honestly it is a pretty bad movie, but the actresses in this are all so funny I couldn't help but laugh a few times, even if it was in a cringing sort of way. Kind of like a second rate Romy & Michele, but not as funny, and loses points for the inclusion of Sophie Monk (the lips are as bad as the acting).
Dean L

Oh, come on! When I see names like Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, and Will Arnett paired with SNL staples like Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Seth Meyers I am thinking that there might be something funny going to happen even if just borne of improvisation. I was really wrong. This was… More
Oh, come on! When I see names like Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, and Will Arnett paired with SNL staples like Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Seth Meyers I am thinking that there might be something funny going to happen even if just borne of improvisation. I was really wrong. This was horrible. This is a Rachel Dratch creation and was stillborn. This is a very talented group who need to fire their agents for having them put into this long SNL skit cr@pfest. There were a couple of decent set ups and some funny performances and for that it gets 1.5 stars. The premise was old, the jokes were mostly stale, it basically flatlined out of the gate. I am very upset with myself for watching this through until the end and I hope that this great group will come together again in some form or another and redeem themselves having taken a few showers to get the stench off first. Miss this.
Martin B

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Leigh R

Hilarious... I just love Amber. : )
Robert C

You might look at this cast and say "how could you go wrong?" and you would be right to think that. I went in (based on the cast list) assuming this was going to easily be a "five star" comedy extravaganza. Over all this was very ammusing and at times… More
You might look at this cast and say "how could you go wrong?" and you would be right to think that. I went in (based on the cast list) assuming this was going to easily be a "five star" comedy extravaganza. Over all this was very ammusing and at times "laugh out loud" funny. From a comedy stand point, the cast is obviously AMAZING. Not listed here are: Seth Meyers, Missi Pyle, Jane Lynch who were all really good. Oddly (but not totally surprising) was the fact that amongst all of these comedic power hitters, the person that stole the show was Missi Pyle in a fairly minor role as the alcoholic spring break cougar - "Charlene". Missi seems to get a lot of work, but someone needs to write a film (or tv show) that really showcases her talent. She is HILARIOUS. Also worth noting was Jane Lynch as gun toting (Republican?) "Senator Hartmann". Imagine if Sarah Palin & Gov. Ann Richards were one person. Sadly...while the film is filled with some really funny scenes and lines (made even funnier by this exceptional cast), most of the writing and the story itself were sub-par. Better suited for an SNL sketch. That said, it is worth seeing...just don't let the cast listing get your hopes up too high.
Philip P

It was a bad sign when this finally showed up on DVD instead of theaters, but it wasn't a total waste of time and probably would have actually turned a pretty nice profit had it been promoted well and released in mid-march. It does feel like a lengthened SNL skit at times, but… More
It was a bad sign when this finally showed up on DVD instead of theaters, but it wasn't a total waste of time and probably would have actually turned a pretty nice profit had it been promoted well and released in mid-march. It does feel like a lengthened SNL skit at times, but the three leads are obviously having a good time and with an extended cameos by jane lynch and seth myers as well as an all to short one by poehlers husband, will arnett, you do get some good laughs. You won't think about this movie after you watch it, you probably wont remember much of it a few hours later, but it is fun at the time, that counts for something.
Quinto W

The film starts and ends with no discernible purpose, plot, jokes, characters or screen time for anyone who isn't Amy Poehler (but it's okay, she's very funny), but it's still an amusing, sometimes funny movie that boasts and incredible cast and a hilarious Missi… More
The film starts and ends with no discernible purpose, plot, jokes, characters or screen time for anyone who isn't Amy Poehler (but it's okay, she's very funny), but it's still an amusing, sometimes funny movie that boasts and incredible cast and a hilarious Missi Pyle.
Sunil J

It is direct to DVD but I did enjoy this movie because I enjoy most of the actors in it. I'm not sure if I would have liked it so much if I didn't.
d j

I love Amy so decided to watch this movie...it's kinda cute....nothing to complain about at all.