Sure it would be great to have it all, but at what price? For Vince, Eric, Drama and Turtle, life in Hollywoods fast lane can be an intoxicating ride. In Season Four, in fact, Eric and Vince have taken on new roles as producers. Will their film be hailed as a critical masterpiece, or will it end up on the trash heap of broken Tinseltown dreams?
The fourth season of Entourage follows Vincent Chase's quest for legitimacy (and Oscar) through his dream project, the Pablo Escobar biopic Medellin, whose development deal was the focus of season three. As expected, the production is riddled with troubles: Vincent (Adrian Grenier) and Eric (Kevin Connolly) clash over the ability of the film's director, Billy Walsh (Rhys Coiro), to handle the grand scale of a film. Eric even flies in Oscar-winning screenwriter Stephen Gaghan (playing himself) to the shoot in Colombia at Billy's request in order to rescue the script, only to send him home when Billy comes up with the ending himself. ("I've never had anyone pay me not to work before," says Gaghan in a hilarious cameo. "It was nice.") But as the pet project puts strains on their friendship, Eric finally takes a step off of Vince's coattails to become a manager in his own right; his first step is snagging actress Anna Faris (as herself) as a client (in true Hollywood form, after she hits him with her car). As buzz on Medellin ebbs and flows, Eric and Vince's agent, Ari Gold (Emmy winner Jeremy Piven) wheel and deal to lock in distribution and spin the behind-the-scenes drama to their advantage. Key to the negotiations is a swaggering, hotheaded studio magnate named Harvey Weinhald--the caricature is obvious--who threatens the life of any agent who double-crosses him. And that's right where our boys land, but is it a gamble that will pay off? The fourth season, as always, is rife with celebrity cameos (Dennis Hopper, the late Sydney Pollack, Kanye West), but the Medellin plot pushes out any chance for other Entourage cast members to get a storyline (Johnny Drama gets a condo! Buys a hat!), which ultimately becomes a detriment considering that Medellin, as the big finale at Cannes attests, may not have been worth all the hype. Bonus features include commentary by the cast and creators, a panel discussion, and the Medellin trailer, which with its slo-mo, self-important music and bad makeup, is a gem. --Ellen A. Kim
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great Season! Nice Comeback From Season 3 Part 2!:
I was very worried after watching Season 3 part 2 that this season was going to be awful. However, this season surpassed all of my expectations! There are a few new characters that you will love, a few twists and turns that keeps things interesting, and Drama takes a bigger role (which is kind of fun). Overall, I think this is a must-have for people who have watched the first three seasons, and it definitely gives the series the bump it needed after a disappointing second half of season 3. Enjoy!
Been There, Done That, Bought the T-shirt:
This season is a bit of a downturn for the series featuring vince and the boys from Queens. This one picks up where Season 3 left off with the gang heading down to South America to film "Medellin" and the efforts to get it shown at Cannes. As I watched each episode, I came down with a serious case of deja vu. Their problems were all the same: Vince out of money, Drama trying to resurrect his career and Turtle just trying to score. And while something bad might happen, something better would come along... more info
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!:
Another great season of enrourage! I love all the characters and witty storylines, I love everything about this show. Strongly recommended~ I must say Ari Gold and Lloyd rock! they are so funny together, I really enjoy scenes with these two in it. Pevin dude really deserves Emmy~
lifestyles of the decadent and rich gets glowing reviews:
I thought that series on hbo would compare well to series found on regular tv channels, such as CSI on mainstream television. Boy was I wrong. Most of the tv shows seems to be the life and times of people within a certain geographic region with a little skin to show as well. Even at least sex and the city was witty.
But this show is insulting to demeaning to women, and sets a bad example to society. It seems like the only thing on these boys minds are sex, self pleasure, and how to make a lot of money... more info
