Paul

Name: Paul
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Released: March 18, 2011
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg

2011

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 18, 2011 | R

Starring: Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg

Summary: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America's UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. (Universal)

Director: Greg Mottola

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 104 min

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Mike Scott

Mar 18, 2011

The film -- lame of title but big on fun. Read full review

Randy Cordova

Mar 16, 2011

A celebration of sci-fi flicks, fanboys and good, old-fashioned bromance, Paul is a thoroughly enjoyable road trip. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Mar 19, 2011

The movie, despite what you may have gathered from the goofy trailer, is more sweet than silly. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Mar 17, 2011

Some of the later scenes capture the spirit of majestic sweetness of "Close Encouners of the Third Kind" and "E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial" period, but the elevated moments don't last. They're relentlessly undermined by the f-bombs, groin kicks, and anal-probing jokes. Read full review

Shawn Levy

Mar 17, 2011

The crudeness with which Mottola made "Superbad" suited that film; here, a similarly rudimentary technique detracts and distracts. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Mar 17, 2011

The derriere-flashing, dope-smoking, potty-mouthed antics of this antisocial E.T. justify every bit of the rating that the MPAA has slapped on him. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Mar 17, 2011

British satire loses something when it's handled by Americans: You miss the perspective that a foreign culture brings, so instead of wit and humor, you end up trafficking in self-congratulatory clichés and sentiment. Read full review

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Wheely

Mar 18, 2011

Absolutley brilliant, I have already watched it twice. Simon Pegg has created his funniest movie since Shawn of the Dead. Look out for references to famous Sci Fi films all through this movie. The music they play in the club and the radio comments from the FBI guys are clear tips towards theAbsolutley brilliant, I have already watched it twice. Simon Pegg has created his funniest movie since Shawn of the Dead. Look out for references to famous Sci Fi films all through this movie. The music they play in the club and the radio comments from the FBI guys are clear tips towards the original Star Wars whilst the obvious pun at the end is hilarious.
The sub plot where the Alien opens peoples mind about religion is really well done too. If you love Sci fi and have a sense of humour then you will love this film.… Expand

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Wolfdog187

Sep 10, 2020

I thought this movie was awesome. Great plot, great acting, great humor. I read numerous other posts before I decided to add my own and I was amazed of the ignorance of those that gave this a low rating. I mean, come on. This isn't Shakespeare. Its just a light hearted, sci-fi comedy thatI thought this movie was awesome. Great plot, great acting, great humor. I read numerous other posts before I decided to add my own and I was amazed of the ignorance of those that gave this a low rating. I mean, come on. This isn't Shakespeare. Its just a light hearted, sci-fi comedy that was laugh out loud from the minute Paul came on scene.… Expand

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Meth-dude

Apr 19, 2014

This movie is really funny and Paul is realistic.Simon Pegg and Nick Frost like always are good and funny actors together and we have a bonus from Jason Bateman and Sigourney Weaver . I recommend this funny movie to everybody

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Jim222001

Mar 12, 2017

Rogen has brought some animated or CGI characters alive without just coming off as...Seth Rogen. Paul however, he doesn't try too hard to make anything more than a alien version of himself. Since he even smokes weed.
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kristen Wiig are charming though. The supportingRogen has brought some animated or CGI characters alive without just coming off as...Seth Rogen. Paul however, he doesn't try too hard to make anything more than a alien version of himself. Since he even smokes weed.
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kristen Wiig are charming though. The supporting cast is also great.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 18, 2011

Although "Paul" isn't strong in script & story as much as "Shaun of the Dead" or "Hot fuzz", the tone is humorous thanks to the friendly Pegg+Frost combo.

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Bikerjames

Mar 28, 2011

There are a few chuckles, but I would have enjoyed the movie more if I was 13 years old. This is the second movie in just a couple of weeks of release of each other that pays homages to other movies throughout (the other being Rango). The visual effects overall are well done, I just wishThere are a few chuckles, but I would have enjoyed the movie more if I was 13 years old. This is the second movie in just a couple of weeks of release of each other that pays homages to other movies throughout (the other being Rango). The visual effects overall are well done, I just wish the humor would have been a little more sophisticated, and the movie not so predictable. For some reason, the movie reminded me a little of "Short Circuit", but the robot in that movie (Johnnie 5) was funnier and the overall writing better. I was also VERY disappointed that the trailer gave away SO many of the scenes. Nobody laughed when he ate the bird because everyone had already seen it. This is not a horrible movie by any stretch, I just wish it was funnier.… Expand

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MegWhiteley

Feb 28, 2012

I hate this movie, I don't understand what is the reason that the people watch this thing, the alien is really terrible, and the cast, only Wiig and Lynch have a great performance, but the rest is terrible. Paul have bad jokes, a good situation but have much mistakes.

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