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	Votes +44 +46 / -2 thumb up thumb down Paul (2011) Genre: Art House & International 80% Posted on 8/09/11 12:29 PM from cinematicmethod.com by Gerry Carey I went to see Paul in theaters a while back. And seeing as it's coming out on DVD this week I figured that I should make sure that everyone knows that it is a very good comedy that is certainly worth checking out. Despite its R rating Paul is a charmer and a rare example of a comedy that doesn't really go for the shock laughs - except for one glaring instance which features someone being smashed to death. You get the familiar stars in Simon and Nick, who play a couple of British sci-fi nerds touring the southwest, starting at Comic-Con and then visiting the most famous UFO sites. They get mixed up with a smart-mouthed alien named Paul, perfectly voiced by Seth Rogen, and then somehow recruit a Jesus-happy Kristen Wiig along the way. All of these peeps are fun to watch by themselves, and shoving them all together really worked out to be even more fun. I think the reason Paul worked so well was that they didn't try too hard to force joke after joke; they used the absurdity of given situations as enough. For example, Kristen Wiig plays a very sheltered lady whose world is turned upside down by the fact that her Bible stories seem to have been a bunch of fibs. So, she starts to cut loose with her new pals and curses for the first time in her life, failing to use the curse words properly. Thus starts a running gag that continues for the rest of the film and consistently made me laugh. Isn't that the key to good comedy? Going into the movie, the biggest concern for me was Seth Rogen in the titular role. I wasn't at all concerned with Seth's ability to be funny, but I was worried about how the alien would be animated with his voice and how the actors would interact with the CGI alien- Howard the Duck comes to mind. Fortunately, both the alien and his interactions were just fine and my concerns were allayed, I was very pleased. A skinny, smoking, laid back alien seemed to be the best representation of Seth I could ask for. So in short this movie is boss. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are characters that you pull for the whole way. Kristen Wiig might be at her funniest in this one as well. And Seth Rogen's voice lends itself very well to alien bodies. Paul is the second best comedy I've seen this year and a movie that you should go rent/buy/borrow. Hopefully Pegg and Frost continue pumping out great comedies for us all to enjoy. Rating: 7.6/10 Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe on iTunes 32 Comments \| Send This \| Comments: PantaOz on 8/09/11 at 01:52 PM I liked it... full cinema with mixed crowd and lots of laughs. Great review! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Maksim Baldzhiev on 8/10/11 at 07:05 AM I gave it a positive review, but I was not as generous as you. First of all, it lacks the same loads of fun as Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Somehow the British-ness of Pegg and Frost is partially lost in Paul. However, Paul (Seth Rogen) is really awesomely cool and probably the biggest asset of the movie is the way it trashes the religious and conservative side of America.... :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse starlett2005 on 8/10/11 at 09:34 AM Great review. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse HERESSSSSSJOHNNY on 8/10/11 at 09:41 AM Excellent review, Im going to rent this one for sure. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Mr. Taylor on 8/10/11 at 09:56 AM I'd like to see this one, looks pretty funny and word of mouth has done it well. Thanks and good work. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Theta Sigma on 8/10/11 at 10:15 AM Great review. I really enjoyed this film. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Quinn B. on 8/10/11 at 10:20 AM Great review, I have high expectations for this 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 8/10/11 at 11:03 AM This movie seems really funny, even if I'm not a fan of Rogen. Great review Gerry. I'll be sure to rent this one. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Eldest2005 on 8/10/11 at 11:06 AM Seeing as I liked Superbad, I want to see this movie 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Ryan M on 8/10/11 at 11:13 AM Meh. It was alright if not somewhat disappointing to me. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Dave J on 8/10/11 at 11:20 AM a close friend like this film too describing as an alien comedy made for adults! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Jake D. on 8/10/11 at 12:38 PM Really want to see this one. It looks great. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Myerla on 8/10/11 at 12:41 PM Good review. I enjoyed it though the swearing got less funny as the movie wore on and there are one or two many characters but I loved the SC-FI refrences. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Brantastic16 on 8/10/11 at 12:52 PM Great review. I didn't really like this one though. Not an awful film, just a disappointment. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Pandy357 on 8/10/11 at 02:04 PM I really liked it, and I had so much fun! Seth Rogen was amazing as Paul's voice I had no idea it was him and I'm glad I didn't. When I realized I couldn't believe it. Awesome review ;) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse TONYS FILM REVIEWS on 8/10/11 at 03:36 PM Ye dude. This movie only just does the job, but in all honesty. It should of been more daring and over-the top. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Logan V. on 8/10/11 at 04:53 PM I liked it, but not as much as you.. Great review! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Paul on 8/10/11 at 05:15 PM Great review, i'm a huge fan of Pegg/Frost together so naturally this should be a treat. Can't wait to see it. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Irukandji on 8/10/11 at 05:26 PM Lucky.... I wanted to see this one in theaters >:( Very well written review too! :D 0 Replies \| Report Abuse ap sirius on 8/10/11 at 06:34 PM Ive heard this film is a bit of a letdown and not very funny....glad you liked it though 0 Replies \| Report Abuse AndysFilms on 8/11/11 at 12:18 AM Nice review Gerry!... For me, it's a TV watch at some point... 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Reyna Nayee on 8/11/11 at 01:55 AM Great review! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse adler-s on 8/11/11 at 02:12 AM so, what's the best comedy of the year? great review, this movie is just plain fun 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Daniel R. on 8/11/11 at 08:25 AM Great review. I'm looking forward to watching this one soon. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse peter h. on 8/11/11 at 11:42 AM Brilliant review, might just check this out on DVD 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Lord Naseby on 8/11/11 at 02:58 PM Great review! I love this duo. I can't wait for their next one in the 'Blood and Ice Cream' Trilogy. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Rachel H. on 8/11/11 at 06:32 PM great review! I really liked this one. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse antuan o. on 8/13/11 at 02:50 AM im dying to see this movie.i like simon and nick's work.they are comic geniuses.... 0 Replies \| Report Abuse rafael t. on 8/17/11 at 07:27 AM i expected to enjoy this movie more than i did... nice review 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Lemonball on 8/17/11 at 11:41 AM Great reviiew. Don't think it will as good as Hot Fuzz or Shaun or the Dead, but looks pretty funny. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Epi on 8/19/11 at 05:52 PM Nice review! I really want to check this film out. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Benito Rincones on 10/05/11 at 09:01 AM I agree that this was a great film, but I believe that Jason Bateman needs to be acknowledged, because I thought that he was also hilarious in his role. Good review. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse

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