Critical reviews
"Malibooty" received mixed reviews from critics. Ahsan Haque of IGN gave the episode a "great" 8.7 out of 10 and wrote, "Overall, it was a great mix of meaningless fun with just enough development of the ongoing Medellin arc. We even get the pleasure of witnessing a truly hilarious argument between Eric and Ari, with Lloyd in the background. It all comes together to make for yet another must watch episode of Entourage."[4]
Alan Sepinwall wrote, "Just a bad, bad half-hour of television."[5] Adam Sternbergh of Vulture wrote, "Because Billy entered Medellin to Cannes without asking, and if it gets rejected, no one will distribute the film, at least so says the increasingly underused Ari, who appears in this episode for only a few brief seconds, like blessed drops of condensation in an otherwise arid desert of enjoyment."[6] Trish Wethman of TV Guide wrote, "Raise your hand if you are officially sick to death of hearing about "Medellin." Is it just me? I feel like this story line has dragged on forever with no resolution in sight. It is like an anchor weighing down all the humor and fun."[7]
Dawnie Walton of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "for those of us who remember Entourage's more interesting days, last night's Malibooty continued a frustrating pattern of ratcheting up tension only to let it seep out again. And I had high hopes for this episode, since last week's left Vince and E staunchly at odds as to whether Medellin sucked or not."[8] Jonathan Toomey of TV Squad wrote, "I know a lot of people have been displeased with the recent string of episodes. I agree. The remaining half of season three was atrocious. But you can't deny that season four feels different. It's delving much deeper into the mentalities of these characters (mainly Vince and E) and we're getting a much bigger sense of what they put up with on a daily basis."[9]
Kevin Connolly submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, while Dennis Hopper submitted it for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, and Ken Whittingham submitted it for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.[10]