Comic-Con is less than a month away and Chris and I got our tickets. What better way to celebrate than to watch the recently released sci-fi comedy 'Paul'?
Starring: Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg, Jason Bateman
Directed by: Greg Mottola
The Positives:
- Oh God! So. Many. Nerdy. References.
- So. Many. Comedian. Cameos.
- A Steven Spielberg Cameo! Gah!
- A Mac and Me reference! (And a positive one at that!)
- I don't want to say that Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are this generation's Abott and Costello, but if this is seriously the worst movie this duo has made together, than it seems like they can do no wrong.
- They get bonus points for realistically acting against a CGI character, which anybody who's seen any of the Star Wars prequels should know how difficult that is.
- Speaking of which, based on the trailers, I thought the CGI in 'Paul' would look cartoonish and fake. After actually seeing it in the film, however, I can honestly say it's some of the better effects I've seen in comedy revolving around a CG character. This looks like fucking 'Avatar' compared to 'Scooby-Doo'. Also, Seth Rogen is just as entertaining voicing a digital alien as he is in any Apatow film.
The Negatives:
- I'm not a fan of movies that take negative religious stances, especially when they cast Christians as crazy, hypocritical rednecks.
- It's not necessarily a negative critique, but it was a bit odd watching a Simon Pegg comedy that drew its humor from nerdy references than clever dialogue. I liked the references mind you, but some more wit wouldn't have hurt.
- One could also say that the supporting cast, especially Jason Bateman and Bill Hader out shined the main stars. Once again, it didn't make the movie worse, it's just something I noticed.
Grade: B+
It might be the lesser of Frost/Pegg saga but it filled my little nerd heart with glee, and it will surely hold me over until 'The World's End' comes out.
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