I love Hot Fuzz, Shawn of the Dead and rest of Simon Pegg's work so I had high hopes for this movie as well.
At starters it all look promising but it does not take long to get disappointed in the story.
Like Fan boys, this movie feels like it has been sponsored by George Lucas and Spielberg. I agree, both of them made big influence on modern cinema and story telling, but then if you strive for your movie to be a bit original this is no way to go. Referencing someone else work is one thing, but Pegg went bit to far.
And than there is Paul, the highlight of the movie. Although well animated and rendered it is neither funny or sarcastic enough. It does not leave any impression on you as neither movie does mainly due to poorly written screenplay.
Truly disappointing, considering the capacity of it's authors.
At starters it all look promising but it does not take long to get disappointed in the story.
Like Fan boys, this movie feels like it has been sponsored by George Lucas and Spielberg. I agree, both of them made big influence on modern cinema and story telling, but then if you strive for your movie to be a bit original this is no way to go. Referencing someone else work is one thing, but Pegg went bit to far.
And than there is Paul, the highlight of the movie. Although well animated and rendered it is neither funny or sarcastic enough. It does not leave any impression on you as neither movie does mainly due to poorly written screenplay.
Truly disappointing, considering the capacity of it's authors.