This 2011 British-American hybrid science fiction comedy film, kicks butt. It is now out on DVD and Blue-ray, and well with the purchase price. "Paul" is one of those DVDs you will watch over and over again. Written by and starring the British comedy team of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, this is a laugh fest of a flick. The story is about to British scifi geeks, Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), that come to America to the San Diego Comic-Con International, and travel across the US in a rented RV, checking out all the notorious alien hot-spots. One night after hitting the road they are running for their lives from what they think are two red-neck bullies. As the car finally over takes them, they realize that it's not the bullies and start to relax. Just as they do the car looses control and starts rolling right in front of them. When they stop to check on the driver, head lamps strapped on, they find Paul (voice of Seth Rogen). Or should I say he finds them. When Paul joins them on the trip the real adventure begins, and so do the laughs.
This is comedy at it's best, with wonderful CGI effects, and great acting talent. Also starring: Kristen Wiig as Ruth Buggs, a one eyed, bible thumping shut in that helps run a RV park with her Father. Jason Bateman as Special Agent Lorenzo Zoil, and Sigourney Weaver.
However I do not recommend the film for younger children, do to some language, and sexually suggestive dialog.
Pegg and Frost have described the film as a love letter to Steven Spielberg, who's voice makes a guest appearance in the film talking to Paul about a certain alien movie.
Both Nick Frost and Simon Pegg have stated they would like to return for another film. Pegg also has said if there were to be a sequel, it would be called "Pauls".
The film had a $40 million budget, and grossed over $94 million at the box office. It also won Best Comedy at the National Movie Awards.
If I were to give this DVD a rating, it would be no less than 5 stars. So that is all I am going to say about the film, you will have to rent or buy it for the rest. But be warned, I do not recommend eating popcorn during "Paul"...
The Doctor almost always shares his adventures with a companion(s), but never with more than three. Since 1963 more that 35 actors have been featured in these roles. So to start off the 'Doctor Who Companion' blog series I though who better than probably the most popular and beloved companion of all - Sarah Jane Smith.
