Movie

Paul

2011 · 104 min

A laid-back, joke-filled road trip that affectionately pokes fun at sci-fi fandom while delivering a sweet buddy story.

Tagline: Who's up for a close encounter?
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.
How it feels: Satirical, light, warm and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, identity, faith, found family
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
identity
faith
found family
freedom
Places: road trip
countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild