Entertainment Weekly, 05/13/2005, p.69, "Dillon hilariously nails the proud yet pathetic has-been..."
Rolling Stone, 12/01/2005, p.100, "[This] takes you there with smarts and sass."
Ultimate DVD, 10/01/2006, p.127, 4 stars out of 5 -- "What starts off as something of a guilty pleasure turns into an unmissable treat thanks to a great cast, smart comedy and cameos from Hollywood's A-list."
Your best friend's star is rising in Hollywood, and there's only one thing to do: join his entourage. Meet Eric, Turtle and Johnny Drama: three guys from Queens dedicated to helping their film-star buddy Vincent Chase navigate the absurdities of modern-day Hollywood--where sex, parties and super-agents rule the town.
Source: Warner Home Video
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set - Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Doug Ellin - Creator, Larry Charles - Executive Producer
Production Interview - Cast & Crew
So that he'll never forget where he's from, actor-on-the-rise Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier) enlists the company and support of his childhood pals from Queens, NY, to join him on his path towards stardom. More than happy to oblige, Eric (Kevin Connolly), Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), and Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) eagerly move into Chase's L.A. mansion, where they enjoy endless parties in the company of beautiful women. With Hollywood as their playground, it doesn't take long for the entourage to discover that celebrity life is not all fun and games, especially as they contend with the high-pressure tactics of Vince's hilariously cutthroat agent, Ari (Jeremy Piven), and no-nonsense publicist, Shauna (Debi Mazar). Highlights of this HBO series include special quest appearances by real-life celebrities including Jessica Alba, Jimmy Kimmel, and Mark Wahlberg, who also executive produces the show.