Paul

Paul

Who's up for a close encounter?

Rating

3.0 (2)

Release Date

2/14/2011

Runtime

104 mins

Overview

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$40,000,000

Revenue

$98,000,000

Homepage

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How It Feels

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A wisecracking alien on the lam forges an unlikely friendship with two sci-fi nerds on a road trip, blending buddy-comedy chemistry with affectionate genre pastiches and genuine heart.

Mood

PlayfulWhimsicalExhilarating

Themes

FriendshipFreedomIdentity

Tone

Comedic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

NaturalisticStylized genre

Structure

Road movie

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