Paul

2011 "Who's up for a close encounter?"

Paul

6.9 | 1h44m | R | en | Adventure

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.

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6.9 | 1h44m | R | en | Adventure , Comedy , Science Fiction | More Info

Released: March. 17,2011 | Released Producted By: Universal Pictures , Big Talk Studios Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Simon Pegg , Nick Frost , Seth Rogen

Director

Richard Fojo

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Universal Pictures , Big Talk Studios

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Cast

Simon Pegg

as Graeme Willy

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Nick Frost

as Clive Gollings

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Seth Rogen

as Paul (voice)

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Reviews

Muchie If it wasn't for Seth Rogan. I just found his voice / persona didn't work for Paul and found him rather irritating. Everything and everyone else - brill!! Would still recommend this movie.

Uatu the movie watcher Let me start off by saying that I think "Paul" was a good movie. It had a lot going for it: It's a great original story, the special effects are well done, the acting is great and I especially liked the casting choices. My only issue with the movie is that that there are a few running gags which just went on for too long. One such example would be Ruth using profane language. Apparently the writers thought it was golden, so they let it go on throughout the entire movie. It just struck me as juvenile and low brow. Frankly anyone with a double digit IQ should have stopped laughing at the mere pronunciation of words like "c*cks*cker" when they were ten years old. The Atheism vs. Christianity gag was another one which went on way too long. There's a big difference between poking fun at religion and uncomfortable mean spirited religious debate. I think it's safe to say that this movie crossed that line. I'm an agnostic, yet even I couldn't help but cringe at the preachiness and the lack of self-awareness in which this movie puts forth Atheism. It would have helped a lot if it was done in a more light-hearted and less hostile fashion, because as it is now they might as well have cast Richard Dawkins as Paul so he could call Christians mentally ill in his trademark smug and condescending manner. Unfortunately with "Shawn of the dead" and "Hot Fuzz" Simon Pegg and Nick Frost set the bar so high that any movie they made afterwards could only disappoint the inordinate expectations of their fans. That was the case with "The world's end" and unfortunately "Paul" is yet another example of that phenomenon. So while it doesn't do much wrong it is judged more harshly because of our expectations based on the duo's earlier masterpieces. Compare it to a painter, after you've seen an incredible artist paint a triptych of the resurrection you're just not going to be impressed when he paints a fruit bowl. So I give this movie a 7/10. Despite the fact that a few of the gags didn't quite hit the mark, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this movie and would recommend it.

Filmbuff Really liked the movie - very quirky - Spielbergy - surprising - US/UK - curse nerd worthy and others dialogue - good cast and very appropriate alien appearances of - actors seemingly had a lot of fun - story, dialogues - Its very humanist even so its alien - I always wondered why people are writing so much in those reviews and now I know, you will have to. A short review will not get published. I somehow need to fill 10 lines even so I wanted to keep it really really short as I was always a bit annoyed by all these very long reviews and simply wanted to have a short cool or not cool plus. I need to keep writing to fill line number 10 - Enjoy :)

idanvinter123 Huge fan of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. They make a brilliant duo, they're the Action-Comedy kings, and this film proves it. Brilliant comedy, great voice-dubbing by Seth Rogen, surprisingly great action sequences and great original story. The directing was spectacular, the writing was great as well, and everything is handled fantastic. I'm definitely gonna watch this film again, had a blast with it, and basically anyone who loves comedy can enjoy it. A very humorous look at the mysteries behind Area 51. Greg Mottola really nailed the directing here, truly enjoyed that aspect. Other than that, my only issues with this film is that I wanted a little more background about Nick and Simon, and I wanted more background about The Big Guy, she felt kinda too mysterious and had a bit of an empty personality. Besides that, I really recommend this film, if you love either Nick and Simon or just a fan of Comedy- check it out.