I tend to really enjoy Simon Pegg and Nick Frost movies, Paul was no different. Paul tells the story of two geeks who travel from England to Comic-Con in San Diego, CA and then map a route through the American South West to visit all of the UFO attractions. While visiting The Black Mail Box they actually encounter an alien whose name is Paul. Paul is on the run from government officials who are trying to bring him back to their secret base. Paul isn’t exactly like all of the other Pegg/Frost films as it is a bit more Americanized in its sense of humor. The comedy isn’t as dark and there is a lot more sexual references and vulgarity. Still, a very funny movie though. Pegg and Frost are as hilarious as usual, and Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio also add a lot of humor to the film. The story is fresh and original. I don’t believe I have seen any other alien road trip comedies lately, so that certainly is a plus. I would recommend this film, especially since nothing else that is that great has come out on DVD recently.

Grade: B/B-

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