Paul


Paul sees Simon Pegg and Nick Frost venture on their own for once; without Edgar Wright at the helm.This is not the third film of the Cornetto Trilogy, for fans of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz; but a nice side track.

It is however full of every possible reference to science-fiction films, films in itself and the world of comic books via the world wide Comic-Con in San Diego that has influenced the duo throughout their lives.

The film sees the pair taking a road trip across America's terrestrial highway, a road trip to the geek side if you will taking in Area 51. Thus transforming the film into a geek-gasm of references, from The Blues Brothers to Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. all decent references for any fan girl or boy.

Paul poster
With Shaun of the Dead they made Zombies cool, whilst doing a brilliant parody of Dawn of the Dead (of which they were huge fans of) and in Hot Fuzz they injected some Hollywood action into a countryside police force. Alas with Paul they have made the ultimate sci-fi tribute to sci-fi films possible.

With a slow burning beginning, you may think they have been injected by Hollywood, consequently ruined the brilliant witty comedy of Brit’s Pegg and Frost, it’s worth the wait.

The title character Paul is highly anticipated and not a second too late, making an explosive entrance, as the talents of Seth Rogen’s voice lends the extraterrestrial who behaves with a rude and crude style of language, that causes the most laughs throughout the film, an unexpected E.T with serious attitude.

The CGI is perfect, making him as realistic as possible and as a lovable uncouth alien as possible for a 15 certificate.  

Kristen Wiig, Paul (Seth Rogen) Simon & Nick & Blythe Danner 
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live comedy royalty, appears as the love interest for Pegg, alongside the likes of fellow SNL regulars Bill Hader as the traditionally stupid police officer, whilst Joe Lo Truglio, makes his mark as the sci-fi fanatic officer brandishing the hits from fellow FBI investigator Jason Bateman, as usual up to his trademark snarky self.   

However many cameos or appearances of famous faces throughout the film, it does not detract from the story of the film. The screenplay written by Pegg and Frost, are bound to bring the abundance of sci-fi praise for the ultimate classics as is possible. You may lose track, unless you just so happen to be the biggest fangirl of everything.

Verdict: It has the goods, and although Edgar Wright is not working with the boys, Greg Mottola does a fine job of directing, injecting some Hollywood indie style that brought Adventureland and Superbad its fine status.








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