Crappy film

Am I Missing Something?

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Brilliant. A thinking man's geopolitical thriller, Dr. Strangelove updated for 21st century audiences and media.A word of warning: although this is labeled as a "comedy", more accurate description would be "a farce". Its attitude towards factual reality it conveys is more akin to that of Blackadder for example than, say, Tropical Thunder. Weirdness and over-the-top exaggerations abound but the underlying "feel of the times" is absolutely rock hard solid. Dr. Strangelove for 21st century indeed.All 10 out of 10 stars from me. The series is taking a mickey out of everybody with wonderfully reckless abandon, the one liners as well as plot structure are a wonder to behold, acting top-notch, action and effects, music and photography up to HBO's recent very high standards.. The only valid complaint anyone could care to make is about a few technical simplifications which would otherwise rile the hell out of a military tech buff like me but they're all very well justified by the need to keep the plot flowing smoothly and therefore can be tolerated in the light of benefits gained. Also, go easy with the first pilot episode, things take some time to get rolling into full speed (tempo, tempo!) and don't take every stereotypical character for granted, it is there for a reason.Again, 10/10 for the complete first season. We'll see how it goes from here, although I'd say everything's that had to be said is already there so I'm not sure a 2nd season would work as well. Although I'd love to revisit the characters and I really can't get enough of their "stuff" maybe it would be best to leave this brilliant little diamond as perfect as it is.p.s. ("You no have weed?" ahhahhahah! "You no have weed?" ahhahhahha!)

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 am mostly writing this review so that i can give "The Brink" 10 stars. This is the best television I've seen in a long time. Every character is wonderful and unique, no clichés. A plot with so many twists it's like one of the Sidewinder missiles. Almost the entire script could be put in IMDb's "Quotes" section. Well, the closest thing to a clichéd character is Jack Black himself, who plays the narcissistic self centered buffoon he usually plays. But hey, if it works, go for it. I could go on and on, but I'm not good at writing reviews and am doing this only to give it ten stars, so, hey, watch it, can't wait til next season comes out.

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?