Overview
Paul is a 2011 British-American science fiction comedy film that blends road-movie elements with extraterrestrial humour. It follows two comic-book fans who encounter a talkative alien during a trip across the American Southwest.
Production
The picture was produced by Nira Park, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and was directed by Greg Mottola. Principal photography took place on location in New Mexico, while the story itself is set in Nevada.
Release
The film opened in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2011, and later debuted in the United States on March 18, 2011.
Reception
Critics gave the film generally favourable notices; it earned positive reviews and holds a 66% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a rating categorized as "fresh."