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Watch This Movie Online Now: Paul
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026/
- Rating: R
- Director: Greg Mottola
- Release Date: March 2011
- Run Time: 104
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Tagline: Who is up for a close encounter?
Writers: Nick Frost, Simon Pegg
Review: Wow, what a ride! No matter what you look for in a movie this has it all. Comedy, Action, and Sci-Fi are all blended together nicely and the result is probably the best film of the year so far.
Finally back together again after the massive successes that were Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play two British nerds on a vacation in America. The first stop on their list is San Diego where they check out the geek extravaganza known as Comic Con. After scoring the coveted autograph they were after, their journey continues on to Area 51 where they meet a weird old lady, a couple of hillbillies, and a potty mouthed alien named Paul. Paul has been hiding out on the military base for the last 60 years and now for whatever reasons has decided that he wants to escape and get back to his mother ship. And so begins the funniest and craziest road trip adventure since Planes, Trains, and Automobiles or Midnight Run.
The cast of characters that these 3 meet along the way are some very familiar ones in the comedy world. Jane Lynch, David Koechner, Jason Bateman, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Jeffrey Tambor, Blythe Danner, John Carrol Lynch, and of course Seth Rogen who voices Paul the alien. Seeing all these familiar faces pop up throughout the movie is a great treat to fans of comedy. A lot of inside jokes and special nods to other films from the sci-fi genre are sprinkled throughout and fans of genre should be able to pick up on them get a great enjoyment out of it. Props should also go to Director Greg Mottola for having the balls to even attempt such a beast of a movie.
Everyone definitely brought their A game for this one and it shows. Good funny performances from all including Seth Rogen who, despite getting on a lot peoples nerves, really does have a knack for these voice roles and he didnt annoy me at all. Fantastic direction from Greg Mottola who is now in my opinion 3 for 3 in directing with Superbad, Adventureland, and now Paul. Damn good job of writing by Pegg and Frost too as they crafted a really funny story that pays perfect respect to the movies in the genres that have come before it. Kudos to all involved, damn good work.
So whether you like comedy, action, sci-fi, romance, or adventure, then youre gonna absolutely love Paul. The combination of all these genres fits seamlessly with this cast of characters and they bring on us a ride that as a movie you wont soon forget. Also, be on the lookout for a cameo at the end that will slap a big damn silly smile on face.
