Brink!

To see aggressive inline skating in action, check out Brink!, a Disney Channel Original Movie from 1998. Let’s keep reading to learn more about this film.

When did the Disney film Brink be released?

The Disney Channel Original Movie Brink! from 1998 portrays competitive inline skating. It is produced by Greg Beeman and written by Jeff Schechter.

What is the storyline of Brink?

Andy “Brink” Brinker (Erik von Detten) is the head of a group of anti-corporate-sponsorship inline skaters who believe that skating should be done purely for enjoyment and not for profit. However, when Brink’s family runs into financial difficulties, he has no choice but to join a sponsored squad coached by the conceited Val (Sam Horrigan). Brink’s pals are dumbfounded by the decision and avoid him until they learn his motivation.

Who is the Brink’s cast?
Erik von Detten as Andy “Brink” Brinker
Sam Horrigan as Val Horrigan
Christina Vidal as Gabriella Dellama
Robin Riker as Maddie Brinker
Geoffrey Blake as Jimmy
Patrick Levis as Peter Calhoun
Joey Simmrin as Arne “Worm”
Asher Gold as Jordy
Walter Emanuel Jones as “Boomer”
Katie Volding as Kate Brinker
David Graf as Ralph Brinker
Kevin Clifford as Garbage Man
Is Brink a good film?

Entertainment Weekly’s Dylan Kickham placed Brink! at number four on his list of the top 30 Disney Channel Original Movies in December 2015. According to Kickham, “along with the hilariously nostalgic lingo, Brink! earns its place in the pantheon of great DCOMs for mixing adrenaline, drama, and one-time Disney golden boy Erik von Detten.”

Aubrey Page of Collider.com ranked all of the DCOMs up to that date in May of 2016. It’s been official pretty much since it aired: Brink! is a classic,” Page said about Brink!, which landed at number 17 on his list. And, if not the only one, it’s definitely the best aggressive inline skating movie ever put on film.