Paul
For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.
Critics Sentiment
Final confrontation at Devils Tower with Zoil's reveal
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The film jumps significantly from the slow diner confrontation to Paul's hilarious crash reveal, gaining 2.0 points as the alien introduction energizes the entire narrative.
Paul starts modestly with familiar road trip setup but gains considerable momentum once the titular alien appears, with Seth Rogen's voice work and the character's crude humor winning over initially skeptical reviewers. The film builds steadily through clever sci-fi references and strong character moments like Paul healing Ruth's eye, culminating in a well-received climax that successfully pays off its genre homages. While not reaching the heights of Pegg and Frost's previous collaborations, critics found it consistently entertaining with standout performances from the supporting cast.
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Simon Pegg
Graeme Willy
Nick Frost
Clive Gollings
Seth Rogen
Paul (voice)
Jason Bateman
Agent Zoil
Kristen Wiig
Ruth Buggs
Bill Hader
Haggard
Blythe Danner
Tara Walton
Joe Lo Truglio
O'Reilly
John Carroll Lynch
Moses Buggs
Jane Lynch
Pat Stevenson
David Koechner
Gus
Jesse Plemons
Jake
Sigourney Weaver
The Big Guy
Mia Stallard
Young Tara
Jeremy Owen
Sword Vendor
Jeffrey Tambor
Adam Shadowchild
David House
Security Guard
Jennifer Granger
Adam Shadowchild Fan
Nelson Ascencio
Jorge
Bobby Lee
Valet
Crew
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