Entourage
Directed by Doug Ellin
- comedy
- drama
The story
Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-bleached Los Angeles in flat daylight and warm golden hour, with poolside loungers, gleaming Hollywood Hills mansions, and the glossy sheen of nightclub interiors that flash with strobe and neon after dark. The camera stays busy and mobile, drifting through parties and studio offices with a comfortable, slightly voyeuristic ease, while the soundtrack leans on bright rock, hip-hop and pop that fills rooms with breezy swagger. The vibe is easygoing and self-satisfied, a lightly cynical hangout comedy with a sunny surface, best suited to a lazy weekend afternoon, a long-haul flight, or a comfort rewatch with friends. Pacing is loose and episodic, with banter doing most of the work and the stakes staying modest. The emotional register is affectionate and teasing: a group of longtime friends bickering their way through career anxieties, feuds and romantic misadventures, with the central bond ultimately holding firm. Intensity is low: there is considerable drinking, partying, sexual innuendo and crude talk, but no real violence, gore or dread. It is for fans of the original series who want to revisit its characters, and for viewers who enjoy Hollywood satire and buddy comedy that prizes loyalty over plot.
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