cricketbat Paul is a lot less funny than I anticipated. It's a one-joke pony ("Hey! The alien acts just like Seth Rogen! Hilarious!") and it rides that pony into the ground. I also wasn't a fan of the anti-religion plot line. It had some humorous moments and some great, nerdy sci-fi references, but this movie, sadly, doesn't live up to its potential.

campijnip Completely blasphemous. I'm one of those devout Christians you guys hate that can't tolerate disrespect to my Savior. When this movie first came out, I don't think I finished it and I wasn't even saved yet. Mostly, I didn't find an alien cussing in every sentence to be that funny. I saw it on TV again now 2018, and I joined in the middle right at the part where the half blind woman explained her blasphemous Jesus shirt (Jesus shooting someone for blasphemy). Then went on to Paul being offensive. Left the TV channel, came back shortly and it was on the scene where he heals the half blind girls eye. At this point, she has her faith in him now? I guess he's taking the place of her savior now, right? Disgusting. We're all entitled to our own beliefs but to release movies that mock our Savior and turn people away from Christ is careless and unwise but they'll have to answer for that. Everyone involved in this movie, should repent while they still have time. This movie is as blasphemous as 'The Invention of Lying'. Zero Stars.

ChocOrange Clever, smart, very funny and well made in all departments.Two comic book geeks on a road trip around America which, at face value, for many people won't sound appealing.However, a very comical, knowing and clever script coupled with great performances and direction all pull together to create a a rather special road movie and a real treat.Another gem of writing from Simon Pegg & Nick Frost, possibly their most consistent in humorous terms. It definitely doesn't hold back satirising people that base their world's beliefs on fanciful fairy stories rather than relevant scientific facts. Congratulations to them for getting it so well integrated into the movie.Great for fans of well made FUN movies and especially science fiction fans.

hoxjennifer Two British geeks go on a tour of UFO hot spots in the States after visiting Comic Con in San Diego (and getting to meet - *gasp* Adam Shadowchild!) and on the way, stumble upon a snarky, sarcastic and potty-mouth alien named Paul, who takes them on the ride of their lives in his journey to go back home after 60 years."Paul" is hilarious. But it's not the type of comedy that's for everyone - if you enjoy stoner comedy mixed in with geeky awkward nerdy humour, then you will enjoy this. There is a lot of swearing and vulgarity, and it's certainly not an intelligent movie, but as I said - it's fun.There are a few surprising heartwarming moments too, which I won't mention here for spoilers. But along with pure unadulterated silliness, this movie is ultimately about friendship. Bonds that can form regardless of species and regardless of home planet.I thought this would movie would be a dud, but it did not disappoint. Definitely an amusing movie all around.