Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. Director: Greg Mottola Writers: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen | Cast overview, first billed only: Mia Stallard Mia Stallard ... Young Tara Simon Pegg Simon Pegg ... Graeme Willy Nick Frost Nick Frost ... Clive Gollings Jeremy Owen Jeremy Owen ... Sword Vendor Jeffrey Tambor Jeffrey Tambor ... Adam Shadowchild David House David House ... Security Guard Jennifer Granger Jennifer Granger ... Adam Shadowchild Fan Nelson Ascencio Nelson Ascencio ... Jorge Jane Lynch Jane Lynch ... Pat Stevens David Koechner David Koechner ... Gus Jesse Plemons Jesse Plemons ... Jake Seth Rogen Seth Rogen ... Paul (voice) Jason Bateman Jason Bateman ... Agent Zoil Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver ... The Big Guy Bill Hader Bill Hader ... Haggard Storyline Two sci-fi geeks take a pilgrimage to America's UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. When he discovers he's been taken prisoner, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town - a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes. Written by Universal Pictures Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis Plot Keywords: alien | nerd | escape | area 51 | geek | See more Taglines: This Spring, they're all for one and one for Paul. See more Genres: Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi User Reviews Simon Peg and Nick Frost team up with an alien for a rather funny film. 24 August 2011 | by Aaron1375 – See all my reviews I enjoyed this film quite a bit, it is a rare comedy that started kind of slowly, but continued to get more funny as it went on. Usually I find a lot of comedies start kind of fast then fade out kind of fast. This one has two Brits who are in the United States for comic con, the end all comic book, science fiction, horror and a whole heck of a lot more conventions. These particular two are into aliens and there to not only take in the sights and meet a favorite author, but to drive to some of the famous alien spots out in the west. Well they quickly run into some trouble with some local rednecks and then end up witnessing a very bad wreck. They go out to explore the scene and end up meeting Paul, an alien who is apparently on the run and in the need of assistance. During the course of their adventure the two Brits must keep Paul hidden from government agents and also deal with crazy religious fathers and all sorts of other things one tends to find on the road. Probably why I liked this one as I always enjoy a good traveling comedy of which this can certainly be classified as one. I also enjoy watching Simon Pegg and Nick Frost working together as they have a good chemistry. They are a couple of the few actors who I will watch a movie specifically because they are in it. I used to have a whole slew of actors and actresses like that, but these days not so much. The comedy is funny, like I said it started a bit slowly as I think the comic con scenes could have been a bit funnier, but it really got going once they met up with Paul. Not much of a Seth Rogen fan, but he did a fine job as the voice of Paul. So all in all a funny comedy that kept me entertained throughout. Paul (2011) Certificate R 104 min - Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi Metascore: 57/100 (37 reviews) Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. Director: Greg Mottola Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Mia Stallard Watch Trailer Add to Watchlist THE BUZZ: We're sure everyone had a blast making this film, and director Greg Mottola is making a career out of road trips and misadventures. After Scott Pilgrim's failure (and don't get us wrong: we love that movie), we're a bit hesitant if such nerdy adventures have a chance outside of their core audience nowadays. Industry-watchers have been rethinking the power and influence of the Comic-Con set, and Paul, which sounds like a pitch direct from San Diego, could join the ranks of perceived non-starters who first generated hype at the event. Really we're thinking and imagining it'll simply be the latest in the beloved Pegg/Frost canon.

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