Paul (2011)

Its pretty rare that I get to go on a date with my husband. Going out on a Friday is even more rare...so it should be even more surprising that we went to a movie that I knew absolutely nothing about.  I knew that Simon Pegg was in it, that was enough for me to choose it.  But we literally picked it because it was the time that worked out the best for us to see a movie while we had a babysitter.  I sat down knowing not a single thing about the movie and I don't know if I have ever done that in my life.  I firmly believe this could be one of my better decisions this year.  I freaking LOVED "Paul".  This is one of those movies that I will see again and again and never get tired of all of the references to all the Sci-Fi movies, books, and TV Shows.  I really enjoyed this from the very moment it started until it ended.  Before it was even over, I was already planning my next trip back, in my head.  Of course, I am sure this week will be filled with Science Fiction movies that I haven't seen in years, just because I can't think about anything else.  This was a smart, funny, adorable movie that I absolutely recommend to anyone that has seen or loved a Science Fiction movie. I don't know if I would call it a spoof, especially since I don't like spoof movies.  Lets call it a homage...It was so full of Sci-Fi beauty that it felt like Nerd Heaven.  Awesome.  Basic plot is two friends from England, travel to America to go to Comic Con and take a little road trip across the west to hit all the rumored UFO hot spots.  This movie reminded me a little bit of: if ET met Superbad....I thought it was sweet, funny and creative.  Just a great movie, completely entertaining.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026/