The film Entourage is a rare case of a successful transfer of the series to a full-length film project. Director Doug Ellin, who co-wrote the script with Rob Weiss, filmed a movie sequel to the comedy Antourage, the famous TV series Beauties, broadcast on HBO. Actors for 8 seasons of soap opera did not bother the viewer, so they were invited to the full meter.
Pilot episode?
According to some world film critics, the comedy is very similar to the pilot episode of the new season of the series, since a significant part of the timing of the picture goes to the backstory (retelling of past events), and most of the humor is represented by the repetition of old successful gags. This structure of the narrative of the comedy “Entourage” (actors often emphasized this fact in interviews with the media) at the same time delights the loyal fans of “Handsome”, and explains to inexperienced viewers who they are. Without exception, all the central characters of the film are fundamentally successful and very rich, and the villains, if you can call them that, are harmless. It is not difficult to spoil the plot, from the first minutes of timekeeping, it becomes clear to the viewer that a happy ending is inevitable. However, this is not the main thing, the main thing is in the details, jokes, gags, sketches and details.
Short storyline
“Entourage” is a film whose plot narration is built on the life of a Hollywood actor Vincent Chase and his friends: Eric, Turtles and Johnny. History has all the traditional attributes of the world of the stars of the Dream Factory: expensive cars, money, girls, fame. The heroes are returning from oblivion along with their ex-agent, the current head of the studio, Ari Gold. The action takes place in the most famous places in Los Angeles: in the elite Beverly Hills, at the Dream Factory - Hollywood, Burbank and Palos Verdes. During the shooting of the first frames of the film Entourage, the actors had the opportunity to enjoy all the delights of Miami. Madonna’s mansion in the Hollywood Hills was presented as Vincent’s house. The brainchild of Dag Ellin is a film about devotion, friendship and vicissitudes of fame and popularity. Luxury cars and chic women are a necessary entourage of history, their role is secondary.
Chase and Eric
The image of the big screen star Vincent Chase embodied on the screen Adrian Grenier. The American musician, director and actor is familiar to the domestic audience on the films “Artificial Intelligence”, “The Devil Wears Prada”. But world-wide popularity came to Grenier after participating in the series "Handsome". The actor plays the horn and piano. Adrian Grenier is the main drummer, and sometimes the guitarist of The Honey Brothers. But his passion for music in no way interferes with his film career.
His close friend Eric was played by Kevin Connolly. The actor began his career in less than 6 years, starring in commercials. He participated in film projects with Leonardo DiCaprio and Denzel Washington. In 2007, he made his debut as a director, introducing the film Gardener of Eden to the cinema community. He played the role of secondary characters in “Champion”, “Naked Truth”, “Diary of Remembrance”, “John Cue”, “Stories of Antoine Fisher”.
Drama, Turtle and others
The jolly fat man, gourmet and wit the Turtle was played by Jerry Ferrara. According to the actor, he is the exact opposite of the hero, so he had to work hard to reliably play this character. Jerry Ferrara took an active part in all kinds of auditions, but for a long time went unnoticed by the artisans of Hollywood. He is not as famous as other actors, although in his filmography there are such paintings as “Survivor” and “Think Like a Man”.
American actor Kevin Brady Dillon was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in Beauties, so it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the image of Johnny Drama. The actor is known for his roles in the films: “Platoon”, “Bonds of Kinship”, “Dorz”, “Drop” and the series “Tales from the Crypt”.
Ari Goldoma was embodied on the screen by Jeremy Piven - the owner of three Emmys and the Golden Globe. American film producer, actor starred in such films as "Intuition", "Family Man" and "Trump Aces".
As father and son, Larsen and Travis McCreddles lit up Billy Bob Thornton (Armageddon, On the Hook, Judge) and Haley Joel Osment (Sixth Sense, Artificial Intelligence).
Summary
It is worth noting that the comedy of Dag Ellin turned out to be easy and completely not annoying. It will certainly appeal to fans of the series, and those who do not have the slightest idea about "Beauties." Expect a deep moral subtext or semantic load is not worth it. Even the actors who took part in the filming of the Entourage tape called it a great option for a good time, recommending watching the movie on the weekend in the company of best friends. As a result, the whole film is like an endless elite party by the luxurious pool, the guests of which, talking, remember their youth, during which they shamelessly made fun of those who have now become. Although it is difficult to recommend a comedy to be shared with children because of juicy moments.