“… humourous… thought-provoking commentary that needles the status quo.” - Canada's First All-Black Sketch Troupe (unless someone tells them otherwise) (CBC Comedy, 2021)
“The best sketch troupes have a mysterious chemistry that adds to their appeal. Hackett & Langdon (rating: NNNNN), starring Jonathan Langdon and Brandon Hackett, are prime examples.” - Hackett & Langdon (NOW Magazine, 2020)
"While some comedy fans hang on to this old guard, there’s a new generation of comics from marginalized backgrounds elbowing out space for themselves." - Toronto Comics on Punchlines and Punching Up in Divisive Times (NOW Magazine, 2019)
“Hackett excels in a couple of big scenes, such as his act one closer, which puts a new twist on the six degrees of… trope by proving that everyone is gay. And he finds the perfect balance of anger and laughs in his song about being mistaken for other Black people.” - The Best Is Yet to Come Undone is Easily One of Second City's Best Revues (NOW Magazine, 2018)
“In an impeccably written and performed monologue, Hackett plays a recording artist who makes an offensive statement, apologizes and keeps getting deeper and deeper into trouble.” - Don't Wait to See Party Today, Panic Tomorrow (NOW Magazine, 2017)
“Toronto’s got a new funny guy… known for his sharp wit and clever writing.” - Toronto Star's Entertainment Rookies of the Year (Toronto Star, 2015)