What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

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.

I ain't into production values or acting prowess etc... I just judge a programme or series on whether I enjoy it or not... the satire is an added bonus but understanding it all isn't necessary for enjoyment...and whether its biting enough makes no difference either ... to me anyway.. maybe that dumbing down as a satire as some mention is satirical in itself and more a reflection on the viewers themselves..I am not sure how many episodes there are left now as I type and hopefully it will end as well as it has developed...This is one series I do enjoy and at the end of each episode I always look forward to the next...Overall its worth some investment of your time and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone...

HBO's new show "The Brink" tells the story of the U.S. government and their attempts at foreign affair through dark comedy and satire. Without spoiling anything, the show brings you around the world as you follow characters like Alex Talbot (Jack Black), Walter Larson (Tim Robbins), and Zeke Tilson (Pablo Schreiber) through U.S. government and military scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening.It's been a long time since I actually found a TV show this funny. The cast in this show are fantastic; Jack Black, Tim Robbins, and Pablo Schreiber really sell the show for me along with many other supporting actors. When I first saw Jack Black, I thought his performance was going to be over the top with crazy expressions and hand gestures, but I'm glad that he toned it down. Don't get me wrong, I love Jack Black. I just didn't think that his performance in Tenacious D was going to work in here. Compared to the movies he usually does, The Brink combines a serious, suspenseful, and playful tone at the same time.In conclusion, the pacing in this movie is really good, this is not the type of show that has a lot of background story in character development. They are more concerned with the present and fast paced movie that gives you suspense and a good laugh. Overall, I'm really impressed with this show and I hope it goes on for many more seasons!

Satire is a dish only served well-done for it to work. And the boy's at HBO (Kim Benabib & Roberto Benabib) have done just that! From the first 60 seconds of the first episode I have not stopped laughing at what is hurting this world so much! Jack Black has always been a few shy and we all love him for it, but I had no idea that Academy Award winning actor Tim Robbins could ever be so funny! With roles like his in my all time favorite SyFy movie "Code 46" not to mention movies like "The Shawshank Redemption", and "Jacob's Ladder" that his portrait of Secretary of State Walter Larson, a sex crazed, no brain-mouth filter deep down good guy who has had too much to drink most times is so out-of-pocket that it is such a joy just to hang on for the ride! With all the racial, social, sexual, and political land minds they dance on each and every show, not one has been off color. Once again, waiting for Sundays and HBO is back on the menu!