Brink!

About Brink!

"Brink!" is a 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) set against the backdrop of aggressive inline skating. The film follows the adventures of Andy "Brink" Brinker, a high school student who is passionate about aggressive inline skating and spends most of his time alongside his friends, who are also skaters.

When his family's financial condition deteriorates, Brink joins a rival team called Team X-Bladz owned by corporate bigwig, in order to make some money. This leads to a fallout between him and his friends but eventually, the story unfolds into a tale of loyalty, friendship, and the spirit of real aggressive inline skating vs commercialization.

Making / Production

"Brink!" was directed by Greg Beeman of "License to Drive" and "Under Wraps". The screenplay was written by Jeff Schechter. The film was shot at various locations in Los Angeles, California including Venice and Santa Monica.

Actors

• Erik von Detten as Andy "Brink" Brinker, a high school student who is the soulful and charming leader of his group of friends who love to skate. Erik's performance embodied the spirit and enthusiasm of a passionate skater.
• Sam Horrigan as Val Horrigan, the antagonist of the story. He is the skating protege for Team X-Bladz. Sam played his role convincingly, showcasing the competitiveness found in sports.
• Christina Vidal as Gabriella, Brink's close friend and a fellow skater. Christina portrayed the tough and fearless character of Gabriella with ease.
• Patrick Levis as Peter, a member of Brink's skating team. Patrick successfully brought out the humorous and loyal character of Peter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Brink!" is the first Disney Channel Original Movie that was not a musical or a fantasy film, instead reflecting the teenage lifestyle and the growing trend of aggressive inline skating during the late 90s.
• Despite being over two decades old, "Brink!" continues to resonate with viewers and is considered a Disney classic.

Quotes

• "Skating's about having fun, not winning or losing!" - Andy "Brink" Brinker
• "It's not about the money, It's about skating and having fun with your friends." - Gabriella

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's energetic soundtrack features a range of pop, rock and ska music that complements the film's teenage and sports theme.
• Tracks by bands such as The Ernies and Save Ferris can be heard in the film, setting the youthful and high-energy tone of the scenes.