I don’t go to the movies often (actually never), but I’ve had Entourage circled on my calendar since literally years before anyone admitted such a thing would exist. I knew one day they’d make the hit TV series into a movie, and I’d be there the first day. Well, it wasn’t the first day and wasn’t the second, but they got my 13 bucks and it was worth every penny.

I’m not going to divulge any plot lines or outcomes here—really, what’s there to divulge? It’s just people being awesome—just to say got see it if you haven’t. And if you have, see it again. This is one of those movies that I leave in my Netflix queue even after I see it, because I figure by the time it makes its way to the top of said queue I’ll want to see it again. Same reason I own most seasons of Entourage on DVD and why I used to go out of my way to see it every Sunday, even when I didn’t have HBO. (Good to have friends.) For those of you who’ve never seen an episode of the show (first off, shame on you), you’ll still enjoy the movie. But the more familiar you are with the series and the brand the more you’ll be rewarded. (I knew all that extra studying I did would come in handy.)

Usually I say about a movie like this that no one tries too hard and I appreciate that. Well, 95 percent of the actors in this movie don’t try too hard, actors and non-actors who are just making cameos and being awesome on screen. But the main cast is trying, and those actors really are acting and doing it well. Yeah, the whole thing’s a bit contrived and maybe predictable… who cares. This is all about being awesome. It’s hip-hop for white people (I wish I came up with that one), and I approve. To borrow from a review from another of my favorite (but very different) films… it’s got a good beat and the kids can dance to it.

I’m still a kid at heart. Aren’t we all? My entourage is now my wife and son (actually I’m in their entourage), but I still like things that are awesome.