Review of Paul (2011) by Txrangersfan72 — 27 Mar 2011
I don't often want to see movies twice, plus I'm known for enjoying the vulgar comedy, but wrap it around a pleasant story and I'm hooked! I will be seeing this one again. Throw in the genius of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and it's a no-brainer.
No, Paul won't win any Oscars, nor does it teach us anything new. However, it takes us on a fun journey in a race to get Paul home, all the while throwing nostalgia at the viewer, especially if the viewer grew up in the 80s.
Some blatant references to Star Wars, ET, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, etc., but then some subtle ones, like the country jamboree band playing the Star Wars Cantina theme ala Western style. Jason Bateman was perfect as Agent Zoil.
Lorenzo Zoil. So stupid, yet hysterical. Wonderful writing, acting and full of surprises.
This review of Paul (2011) was written by Txrangersfan72 on 27 Mar 2011.
Paul has generally received positive reviews.
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