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For the past 60 years, a wisecracking alien named Paul (Seth Rogen) has resided at a top-secret military base in America's UFO heartland. When Paul decides he has had enough of Earth, he escapes from the compound and hops on the first handy vehicle -- a rented RV manned by two British sci-fi nerds named Graeme (Simon Pegg) and Clive (Nick Frost). With federal agents and the father of an accidental kidnap victim on their tail, the two hatch a crazy plan to help Paul return to his spaceship.

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It doesn't measure up to Pegg and Frost's best work, but Paul is an amiably entertaining -- albeit uneven -- road trip comedy with an intergalactic twist.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Passably funny, though one suspects even diehard sci-fi buffs will find the film's wall-to-wall pop referencing tiring and a tad lazy. Doesn't anybody write genuine jokes any more?

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 13, 2011

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Paul isn't as riotous as the early Pegg and Frost movies, but it does have a certain sweetness. Everyone in it is sort of innocent, except Paul, the alien wisecracker. It's likeable, if uneven, rather than hilarious.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 13, 2011

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

It is a sunny road trip comedy that had me smiling from the start, and while there are the occasional hiccups this is still as breezily a good time at the movies as I've had this year.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 25, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mottola’s direction is serviceable, and the impressive cast of comedians and cameos make for consistent laughs.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 31, 2023

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James McMahon

NME (New Musical Express)

Paul is more defiant, a flicked Vulcan sign saying 'like it or leave it'. I liked it, loads.

Rated: 4/5

May 25, 2021

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Christopher Suter

CineVue

A solid piece of work with many hilarious moments, the ensemble cast work perfectly together and the references never miss their mark.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 22, 2021

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robert b I was laughing so hard I wept with joy. What more is there to say? Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/02/25 Full Review alan g Alien and earth slackers combine to baffle earth scientists. Not a difficult trick. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Obi-wan K Such a good comedy film in my opinion. love it Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review TROY S "Paul" is a great movie, though it is not Simon Pegg's and Nick Frost's best movie, it takes a lot to top "Shaun of the Dead" Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review henrietta jane p A British romp through American road movies and sci-fi (yes, we can do this too). To a native ear, it maintains fast comic timing and hangs together. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Noah G I would say YEAH! It makes no sense but at least Seth Rogen is in it Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Greg Mottola Director Simon Pegg Graeme Willy Nick Frost Clive Gollings Seth Rogen Paul Jason Bateman Agent Zoil Kristen Wiig Ruth Buggs

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