StunnaKrypto
Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Steineded
How sad is this?
Ariella Broughton
It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.
bandito
Tim and Jack are a blast.great production and story.political comments all over.don't miss it.worth 9 +
riveralex
Tim Robbins, Jack Black and Jerry Weintraub brought this superb satirical series, created by Roberto and Kim Benabib, to the screen via HBO. It ran one season, was renewed, then suddenly cancelled because "they could not do it justice," which may mean that it was expensive. (Well, yes, there are a lot of planes.)A "Dr Strangelove" for the new millennium, this pacey, dark political farce fairly rips across the screen. It's superbly written, beautifully cast, and artfully performed by everyone from its stars to its bit players (though I feel that Aasif Mandvi, Pablo Schreiber and Eric Ladin deserve special mention.) I cannot recall ever laughing so hard at anything, or seeing Cabinet in-fighting illustrated so credibly and outrageously.Now that we Americans have a President who could never have got the part via Central Casting, I fear that The Brink's apocalyptic take on politics and antics at the highest levels may be closer to the truth than we would ever want it to be.When the End of Days is upon us, it'll be a shame that we won't be able to go out watching at least three seasons of The Brink. Boo to whoever made this decision, because this show is a classic and deserved better.
davefupm
The acting was horrible which was expected from Jack Black but not most of the other actors. For a drama I'd expect a more intriguing storyline... Wait... This was supposed to be a comedy; therefore, the plot really isn't that important unless your scripts or performances are not funny, something that The Brink, along with Ballers, accomplished with ease. True Detective was funnier than either of these programs, and it was no where near as funny as the Jinx which was only funny by accident. HBO is slipping quite a bit. What they need to do is bring back Kenny Powers and Stevie. Pay whatever it takes. Bring KFP back as a crap-talking pro wrestler with Stevie as his manager. Do something, or I'll be forced to cancel my subscription and download GOT for free like everyone else.
bobbyneil1
First, This is my kind of fun, Guilty Pleasure viewing. I see it as the West Wing meets Shameless... The impressive cast, somehow rises above some of their feature film work, and Tim Robbins is clearly having a great time.. And his character is who I've decided I want to be when I grow up. But, Props go to the entire ensemble.. The Teamwork Works.. Do not tune in if you are new too the show without starting with episode #1... I'm pleasantly addicted, and can't go to bed on Sunday Nights without seeing the new episode... If you don't get satire, my condolences... But this show is a ride, and most importantly it's pure entertainment. HBO does it again... It (the show) has left me with that "Please keep going thing"... More Killer less Filler. HBO More please?
