A forgotten comedy has gained traction on Netflix, with viewers enthusiastically recommending it before it leaves the streaming service.
Netflix offers a vast array of shows, yet deciding what to watch can often lead to indecision.
Many of us have found ourselves searching for recommendations online, hoping for a hidden gem to be suggested by someone who has already discovered it.
As always, discussions about films and TV on social media often provide a platform for people to highlight movies they feel have been overlooked.
Indeed, there are numerous films that haven’t received the attention they deserve.
On Reddit, users have been praising a film from 2011 that they believe is still ‘underrated’ due to its clever and amusing humor.
The film in question is Paul, directed by Greg Mottola in 2011.
Starring the well-known pair Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, who are recognized from Edgar Wright’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy,’ the film offers a comedic adventure.
While it might not reach the heights of Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz, viewers agree that it’s a delightful watch for a lighthearted experience.
The plot revolves around two British ‘nerds’ (played by Pegg and Frost) who, while traveling across the United States, encounter an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) who needs assistance in returning home.
Check out the trailer here:
The film features standout performances from Jason Bateman, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig, in addition to Frost, Pegg, and Rogen.
On social media, one fan commented: “It’s an underrated comedy for sure. The comedy is so clever at times.”
Another viewer reflected: “It got a lot of hate when it first came out, so I put off watching it, I finally did about 5-7 years after release and it was a fun time,” while another shared: “I didn’t know this movie existed except in passing knowing nothing about it until probably 2020/2021. Watched it once, and then proceeded to watch it 50 more times in the span of a couple of months lol.
“What a great movie, I loved it.”
Another viewer noted their surprise at how well the jokes have aged, stating that ‘most of the jokes hold up today,’ and described it as “more or less the unofficial fourth Cornetto movie.”
Currently, the film is available for streaming on Netflix US, but it is scheduled to leave the platform on September 1.