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ENTOURAGE 704 - Tequila Sunrise| Review By:
Conan
Milne
Original Air Date: July 25, 2010
HBO
Rating: 3/5
Dub Quotable:
Falling short of
its own high standards, “Tequila Sunrise” closed only slightly above
average. A dependable Drama brought about some laughs, and Scott Lavin is
finally starting to come into his own.
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After an uneventful third episode, Entourage returned this
week with the enticingly titled “Tequila Sunrise.” The title implies a wild and
intoxicating instalment for the seventh season, one that is arguably overdue.
Unfortunately, episode four failed to deliver anything worthy of the
invigorating moniker. While offering the occasional highlight, this effort left
viewers still seeking a buzz.
Rather than an allusion to the hedonistic partying often seen on the show,
“Tequila Sunrise” is actually a nod to Turtle’s latest business venture. Roped
into visiting Mexico with a flirtatious Alex, he soon discovers that some
burgeoning distillers require his connections. Jerry Ferrara had one great
moment in the episode, when his increasingly impatient character called Alex out
for being an opportunistic tease. Unfortunately, writer Doug Ellin essentially
undid his good work by having the self-professed “nice guy” pander to her
immediately afterwards. To date, the duos “will they, won’t they” relationship
has proved uninteresting, mainly because Turtle always delivers the most laughs
as the likable pest with a roving eye. Granted, the character has to mature. By
growing Turtle, though, some of his humour has subsided.
One character that continues to be essential is Ari. “Tequila Sunrise”
welcomingly brought the agents prospective NFL deal back to the forefront.
Unfortunately, Jeremy Piven’s character was being pulled in two different
directions this episode. While it would have been great to see some considerable
developments come courtesy of his NFL meeting, Ari also had to endure a tempered
Lizzie Grant. Entourage has a knack of leaving viewers in suspense, and this was
no exception. While this episode could have done with some more radical twists,
Lizzie’s scorn and Ari’s NFL inexperience leaves viewers pondering what will
happen next with both subplots.
Drama, meanwhile, had his own problems this week. Still chasing that elusive
pilot, Vince’s big bro was forced to endure the company of a dismissive - and
extremely competitive - John Stamos. Stamos deserves commendation for gamely
playing himself as a petty egomaniac. “Do you live here too, Jimmy?” he
hilariously questions Drama about Vince’s residence, as a humbled Drama neglects
to correct him. Although the comic chemistry between Stamos and Kevin Dillon was
a joy to behold, their characters decision to settle their problems over a game
of ping-pong was absurd and unexpected. Entourage has never been particularly
rooted in reality (as far as we know it), but this was perhaps a little too
unconventional.
With Vince sticking closely by Johnny Drama, Eric was also somewhat sidelined.
Connolly’s character, unutilized by new client Drama this week, continues to
have reservations about rival Scott Lavin. Series creator Ellin has done well to
flesh out Scott Caan’s slimy Lavin over the past couple episodes.
Disappointingly, though, the clashing duo call a truce here, although one
wonders how long it can last. With Lavin’s intentions still not completely
clear, his playful closing remark suggests that Eric’s close-knit professional
relationship with Vince may still face trouble.
Falling short of its own high standards, “Tequila Sunrise” closed only slightly
above average. A dependable Drama brought about some laughs, and Scott Lavin is
finally starting to come into his own. However, the writers neglect of Vince’s
suddenly reckless persona is frustrating, as is Turtle’s separation from the
rest of the guys. Fortunately, episode four continues to tease explosive
problems, and these could show up as soon as this coming Sunday. With Sasha
Gray’s stint on the show about to commence, we can only hope that her presence
will be enough to return a low-key Vince to the forefront.
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necessarily
those of Dubcnn as an organisation.
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