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MoviesAlexMar 26, 2011

Funniest moveie ever "3 tits"...."awesome." haha.

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ShiiraMar 25, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deep in the recesses of an Area 51 warehouse, a CIA-employed "little green man" has none other than Steven Spielberg on the line, discussing with the filmmaker, hot on the heels of his first Indiana Jones movie, what he should film next. Seated at his regulation government desk, Paul(Seth Rogen), the driving force behind all the important scientific and sociological achievements of the past fifty years, gives Spielberg the idea for "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial", the 1982 classic that turns out to be, not a work of fiction, but a biopic about Paul's first contact with earthlings upon his arrival from the skies beyond. Clive Gollings(Nick Frost), a British sci-fi writer on nerd holiday with his fellow Comic-Con conventioneer Graeme(Simon Pegg), had no doubt seen "E.T." as a tiny lad in some rundown London bijou, but it's the Spielberg knockoff "Mac & Me", the 1988 Stewart Raffill "commercial" that took the marketing practice of product placement to a whole other level, which inspired him down the road to write speculative fiction and sci-fi based comic books. Considering that Paul has such a prodigious grasp of the American popular culture(he takes credit for creating Fox Mulder), the savvy moviegoer would expect the hyper-urban alien to be outraged when Clive speaks of him in the same light as the "Mysterious Alien Creature", Mac for short, whose caretakers keep alive by supplying the co-opted alien with Coke after Coke after Coke. With his mouth fixed in a perpetual "O", Mac has the unintended look of a stroke victim. Hillariously, since Mac can't move his mouth, the furnished soda cans are always equipped with a straw for easy sipping, as a means to help offset the considerable limitations of the completely manual puppet. Unlike Mac who can't talk(you need facial gestures to do that), and most conspicuously, eat(ditto), Paul, on the other hand, yet another triumph of CGI technology, acts and sounds like your typical American male beset with arrested development, and in a wicked send-up of the titular character in John Carpenter's "Starman", eats what he regenerates. Paul may be a little on the crude side, but he never forgot his first love, Tara, whom the alien tried to make amends with over the intervening years through the cinematic arts. (In a bit of fun, fictive movie revisionism, Elliott was supposedly based on Tara.) Although Paul couldn't save the dog his ship landed on during that long ago crash landing, the alien brings the hound's memory back alive, so to speak, through the redemptive powers of film. In the final moments of "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial", Elliott's dog trots up the ramp to the departing spacecraft, then thinks better of it and turns around. When Tara(Blythe Danner), the little girl who nursed Paul back to health, traverses the same sort of steps(toward Paul's ship) as that celluloidal dog, the seemingly accidental movements of a restless animal in the Spielberg film now takes on a less spontaneous appearance. Turns out the whole damn thing was scripted, a personal aside, from Paul to Tara, as an apology for taking her cherished pet away with his reckless piloting, by foregrounding the dog for a brief moment amidst the tearful goodbyes between E.T. and his humans. "E.T." is a very personal movie for Paul, thus Clive's childhood fascination with "Mac and Me"(co-starring Ronald McDonald as himself) must stick in his crawl, but he remains respectfully quiet, perhaps even, suspiciously so. That's because "Mac & Me" was his idea too. It's the only explanation. He's just too embarrassed to own up to it. At the end of the Christine Ebersole vehicle, the family of mysterious alien creatures gets sworn in as American citizens, therefore choosing Earth over returning back to their desert-like planet. Paul, who probably could have quit his bureaucratic job anytime he wanted to, decides that he prefers his adopted home, as well. These two movies: "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and "Mac & Me", reflect the breadth of Paul's earthly experiences; starting off as a stranger in a strange land and ending with a successful transition into fruitful assimilation.… Expand

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BKLMar 25, 2011

Simon Pegg & Nick Frost did it again! Paul is brilliant yet funny. There should be more movies like this. Even Seth Rogen did great. Pegg and Frost should do more films like this one.

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insert_hereMar 25, 2011

An unbelievably bad movie. There was nothing good about this moronic tripe. I'm giving it one for the 1 laugh i had. I doubt even teenagers would like this piece of crap.

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DarkCriticMar 25, 2011

I like watching Paul and it's a decent comedy. Although, it's not as good as Shaun of Dead and Hot Fuzz like everyone else said. But, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are so cool and they actually pretty good job on their role and that CG alien is aI like watching Paul and it's a decent comedy. Although, it's not as good as Shaun of Dead and Hot Fuzz like everyone else said. But, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are so cool and they actually pretty good job on their role and that CG alien is a wise crack-in hilarious. Cool movie and it's pretty fun alien road trip flick.… Expand

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GranpuffMar 23, 2011

Really funny! Great references to nearly every Alien movie in the past 40 years! A really nice getaway from all the world's current problems. Great Cast!

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TVJerryMar 23, 2011

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play British scifi nerds who travel to our UFO landmarks and happen upon a real-life alien (voiced by Seth Rogen). Their innocent adventure turns into a desperate chase, which includes men in black, a few insiderSimon Pegg and Nick Frost play British scifi nerds who travel to our UFO landmarks and happen upon a real-life alien (voiced by Seth Rogen). Their innocent adventure turns into a desperate chase, which includes men in black, a few insider cameos and lots of classic genre references. While the spirit is good-natured and the pacing never lags, the genuine laughs are too spread out. The movie is fun, just not that funny.… Expand

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papajon555Mar 22, 2011

this movie was funny.I GUARANTE that you will laugh while watching this movie. If you watched Hot Fuzz or Shaun of the Dead or another Pegg and Frost movie you will notice that this movie has a different feeling to it but,it was still anthis movie was funny.I GUARANTE that you will laugh while watching this movie. If you watched Hot Fuzz or Shaun of the Dead or another Pegg and Frost movie you will notice that this movie has a different feeling to it but,it was still an great movie.… Expand

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Tdi7457Mar 22, 2011

Hilarious. Just a fun, sci-fi comedy. The casting has to be spot on. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost at their funniest since Hot Fuzz. I was skeptical at first about Seth Rogen, but he held up great.

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SquirrelMar 22, 2011

If you are a sci-fi nerd like me you MUST see this movie. It's truly an homage to people like you and me. The Star Wars cantina music playing in the bar scene slayed me. The movie is full of clever little inuendos like that connectingIf you are a sci-fi nerd like me you MUST see this movie. It's truly an homage to people like you and me. The Star Wars cantina music playing in the bar scene slayed me. The movie is full of clever little inuendos like that connecting to famous sci-fi from the past. Seth Rogen is perfect as the alien's voice. This Pegg/Frost creation compares very favorably to the hilarious Shawn of the Dead !!!!… Expand

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JimmyMcVMar 22, 2011

It seemed like this was the guideline when Pegg/Frost penned PAUL - When in dire need of a laugh, do one of the following:

1) Have a character drop the F-bomb or equivalent. 2) Have a character faint. 3) Make a homophobic comment or dwellIt seemed like this was the guideline when Pegg/Frost penned PAUL - When in dire need of a laugh, do one of the following:

1) Have a character drop the F-bomb or equivalent.
2) Have a character faint. 3) Make a homophobic comment or dwell on the subject. Overall, a lazily written comedy.
Maybe the problem was we needed more action, more *surprising* action: SHAUN OF THE DEAD and HOT FUZZ had plenty of that. Not enough crazy action and, more importantly, not enough Surprises = lame comedy.… Expand

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cathychua11Mar 22, 2011

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2_hear_youMar 22, 2011

Feel great, laugh hard, smile big! Good fun with a lively audience, everyone bursts out laughing all at once. Must have been at least 30 times the audience seemed to laugh in cue, and very much agreed. If your feeling sad, see this now!Feel great, laugh hard, smile big! Good fun with a lively audience, everyone bursts out laughing all at once. Must have been at least 30 times the audience seemed to laugh in cue, and very much agreed. If your feeling sad, see this now! >>>> It's smart humor but still sadly manages to include some of the "homophile humor crap" we're all sick of and continually barraged with from the seemingly Pro-Homosexual Agenda Movie, Film and Television Industry.… Expand

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GargoyleMar 21, 2011

This is not Pegg and Frosts best work but I did enjoy the film and I liked watching for the Sci-Fi Movie references. Their love of the genre really came across in a similar way to Shaun but it wasn't quite as funny.

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KarthXLRMar 20, 2011

It's a forgettable movie with a few memorable moments. Odds are, if you've seen the trailer, you've seen said everything the movie has to offer. Not bad, just not good either.

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PepperMar 20, 2011

If you are a fan of the duo of Frost and Pegg's other movies (such as "Shaun of the Dead") and a fan of the sci-fi genre, I would highly recommend checking out this film. While the humor does leave a bit to be desired, the film itself is putIf you are a fan of the duo of Frost and Pegg's other movies (such as "Shaun of the Dead") and a fan of the sci-fi genre, I would highly recommend checking out this film. While the humor does leave a bit to be desired, the film itself is put together very well and employs a cast of actors that play their parts convincingly. The subtle references to other films in the scii-fi genre are more than enough to make this film watchable. That being said, this film is definitely aimed at a specific group of viewer and, if you belong to the group, you will find it to be a rewarding experience. If you do not, you will likely walk away from the film less than pleased.… Expand

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scrieciuMar 20, 2011

It's not one of those stupid, dumb comedies with no plot. In this movie, the storyline made sense, even the character Paul had a background story. I'm pointing this out because most of today's comedies are shallow. '' Paul '' wasIt's not one of those stupid, dumb comedies with no plot. In this movie, the storyline made sense, even the character Paul had a background story. I'm pointing this out because most of today's comedies are shallow. '' Paul '' was entertaining, fun, rude and offensive movie. After '' Hot fuzz '' , Simon Pegg and Nick Frost had finally delivered another cool comedy.… Expand

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soldoutactivistMar 20, 2011

"Seth Rogen is 'perfect' as Paul," primarily because you don't spend the movie watching the real Seth Rogen attempt acting. That alone garnered an extra point from me. The movie itself was ET meets Star Wars references written by people who"Seth Rogen is 'perfect' as Paul," primarily because you don't spend the movie watching the real Seth Rogen attempt acting. That alone garnered an extra point from me. The movie itself was ET meets Star Wars references written by people who smoked a lot of weed during the writing process.… Expand

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Inuit_DudeMar 19, 2011

i absolutly loved this movie and seth rogun (not sure if thats right) is perfect as paul and the movie is very good over all. i could not stop laughing the entire time and i have not laughed this hard since the hangover. the story is veryi absolutly loved this movie and seth rogun (not sure if thats right) is perfect as paul and the movie is very good over all. i could not stop laughing the entire time and i have not laughed this hard since the hangover. the story is very well done allbeit a rip off of ET but they turned it into a comedy and did a wonderful job and all the references towards the sci-fi movies almost made me feel ashamed that i actually knew what movies they came from but it was sort of a guilty pleasure. this movie is defenatly a must see and cannot be missed so when you have some time off go and buy a ticket and watch it asap. one last thing before i finish "Whoa three **** Awsome!"… Expand

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davidlskeenMar 18, 2011

Boring and predictable. I can't believe that Pegg and Frost went from "Shaun" and "Hot Fuzz" to create this dreck. The attempts at humor were pathetic. There were some passable references to sci-fi classics, but overall this movie is notBoring and predictable. I can't believe that Pegg and Frost went from "Shaun" and "Hot Fuzz" to create this dreck. The attempts at humor were pathetic. There were some passable references to sci-fi classics, but overall this movie is not worth your time or money.… Expand

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PanchaviMar 18, 2011

This was B+ movie. These 2 guys are good, but given the brilliant set up - british dudes & alien road movie in america's west - the story could have been much more gritty, unusual, eccentric, weird & inventive. you kinda get the feeling thatThis was B+ movie. These 2 guys are good, but given the brilliant set up - british dudes & alien road movie in america's west - the story could have been much more gritty, unusual, eccentric, weird & inventive. you kinda get the feeling that director Greg Mottola's great instincts as director got dulled & dumbed down to pulp by the universal's tsunami of dreary. Feels like a kid's movie with a lot of been-there-100,000-times cliche Seth Rogen riffs... like insert curse, blah blah blah, insert curse... rinse, repeat. Should have used someone unexpected like George Clooney, who could've pulled this off with a lot more quirky intelligence & wittiness (like in Mr. Fox). Movie is weighed down by Seth Rogen, who's a good actor but has way way way way way way overplayed this schtick. You kinda get the feeling that Mottola got highjacked & maybe got stuffed in the trunk while this movie went down the highway. Don't think he wrote this but if he did, it got shredded -- could have been a lot funnier and more insightful, with a lot fewer unbelievably obvious cliches that make a big deal of being obvious so that it's like kitchy obvious as "cool" obvious... but totally fails in that sense, like the evangelical thing. Aside from all that, I had like 7-10 out loud laughs, and that was well worth it. Final: funny, but nowhere near as good as the story idea makes you believe.… Expand

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WheelyMar 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 radioAbsolutley 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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Bullet97Mar 18, 2011

I was psyched for this movie, and I was not dissapointed!!! I absolutely love this movie!! The cast is awesome, the writing is so freaking funny, and the characters are likeable and easy to root for. So overall, if you're a big sci fi geek,I was psyched for this movie, and I was not dissapointed!!! I absolutely love this movie!! The cast is awesome, the writing is so freaking funny, and the characters are likeable and easy to root for. So overall, if you're a big sci fi geek, you'll go crazy over it.… Expand

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