Pixels
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 24, 2015
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DyliebarMar 2, 2016
This movie does fail in the comedy aspect a little bit, but I did admire how fun and clever the story is and how much fun I had with the action sequences, especially the Pac-Man sequence, that was pretty awesome!
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KayVen17Aug 27, 2016
Deutsche Review - Kritik

Story: 17/25 Punkte
Schauspieler: 16/25 Punkte
Filmbearbeitung: 23/25 Punkte
Sound: 18/25 Punkte

Gesamtpunktzahl

74/100 Punkte

- Der Film lohnt sich -
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daviddelnorte23Aug 8, 2017
Ya se que muchísimos odian esta película y que a casi nadie le gustó (tanto críticos como conocidos míos). Para mí, las películas de Adam Sandler son super divertidas y hace las que son mis comedias preferidas. El tipo de humor que manejanYa se que muchísimos odian esta película y que a casi nadie le gustó (tanto críticos como conocidos míos). Para mí, las películas de Adam Sandler son super divertidas y hace las que son mis comedias preferidas. El tipo de humor que manejan los guiones y el absurdo de todo me hacen reir a carcajadas, si a esto le sumamos el tono de una película de acción/efectos visuales como pudiera ser "Transformers" hacen que para mi gusto personal sea lo mejor. El nivel de entretenimiento que pasé durante 2 horas en la butaca del cine, pocas veces se ha repetido. Este domingo la volví a revisionar y no ha perdido ni un ápice de gracia. Haber, hay que dejar claro que la película como película es mala, no voy a engañar a nadie, es una invasión alienígena pero con personajes de videojuegos, el planteamiento ya en sí es absurdo. Dicho esto, los momentos de Kevin James son delirantes, las gracias de Adam Sandler geniales y el puntito que aporta Peter Dinklage a la película, hace que para mí sea un tridente sensacional y increiblemente DIVERTIDO que es lo que es toda la película. Genial, me lo paso en grande con PIXELS.… Expand
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robertoiglesiasSep 27, 2017
Pixels is a decent movie with a great concept that is well executed, and the characters are alright, even if the comedy gets iffy at points.
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drlowdonApr 3, 2022
When Aliens misinterpret footage of classic video games as a declaration of war, they invade Earth using technology inspired by arcade games of 80’s and 90’s. The concept could certainly have been done better, and a number of jokes fall flat,When Aliens misinterpret footage of classic video games as a declaration of war, they invade Earth using technology inspired by arcade games of 80’s and 90’s. The concept could certainly have been done better, and a number of jokes fall flat, but the sheer absurdity of it all ensured I never found Pixels boring. If you're a video game fan of a certain age it's worth a watch.… Expand
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janhellyeahJan 16, 2016
This movie was created in the deepest dimension of hell. If Adam Sandler is not an apostle of the Satan of films (Uwe Boll) and his right hand man (Shamalayn), I don't know who is. This film is better than Jack and Jill but not by much.

IThis movie was created in the deepest dimension of hell. If Adam Sandler is not an apostle of the Satan of films (Uwe Boll) and his right hand man (Shamalayn), I don't know who is. This film is better than Jack and Jill but not by much.

I used to love Adam Sandler, but goddamn man, just retire! Please retire! May the power of Christ compels you! Be free of us! Go home just go home to the depths of ineptitude! I am done!… Expand
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csw12Nov 8, 2015
Another lame movie starring Adam Sandler that looks different from the outside of what he normally does but the jokes, crudeness, and laziness are still present. Pixels stars actors that desperately needed a paycheck and it showed.
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Trev29Nov 8, 2015
This is a terrible movie from start to finish. When Kevin James is the president of America, you know there is something wrong. It is boring, and the visuals are a mess for the eyes.
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Jack97Dec 22, 2016
Pixels is undoubtedly, unquestionably one of the worst films of 2015...maybe even the decade. The humor is non-existent, the acting is bad, the characters are awful and VERY ANNOYING (I'm looking at you Josh Gad). Avoid this film at all cost,Pixels is undoubtedly, unquestionably one of the worst films of 2015...maybe even the decade. The humor is non-existent, the acting is bad, the characters are awful and VERY ANNOYING (I'm looking at you Josh Gad). Avoid this film at all cost, I'm begging you.… Expand
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LeZeeNov 4, 2015
I enjoyed it because it reminded me my childhood.

There are plenty of movies related to the video games. The 80s movie 'Tron' was one of those first I have seen, followed by many. But the recent one 'Wreck-it Ralph' was the game changer inI enjoyed it because it reminded me my childhood.

There are plenty of movies related to the video games. The 80s movie 'Tron' was one of those first I have seen, followed by many. But the recent one 'Wreck-it Ralph' was the game changer in the modern animation/CGI which led to another similar flick, 'The Lego Movie'. Lego and 'Toy Story' are the toys, not the video games, but very close to this theme and I'm very happy that Hollywood made this film for the guys like me who grew up playing them.

The film had a very simple story with the great visuals. Sometimes simple is very good rather going for hi-tech. Especially those who played these games in their middle-age back in the 80s could be now very old and they might suffer to understand the film due to the technology/terms/phrase gap, if it matched to the todays hi-tech hi-resolution video games. But the youngsters of the present era didn't understand that who are the backbone of any movie's success and that's why this movie sunk in the ocean of criticism.

My childhood and teenage was the late 90s and early 00s respectively, So 8bit games are on the edge of revolution. My favourites were the races and brick games, especially 'Duck Hunt', because I get a gun, not joystick. So this movie really brought me those sweet memories. A decade ago I used those unique sounds and music for message alerts in my 2G mobile phone(s).

I know recently Sandler had hit the rock bottom in his acting career, but, he's kind of lifted after the decent film 'The Cobbler' and excellent multistarrer 'Men, Women & Children'. This is not a massive comeback to what he's known for, comedies. But, sailing on average or above in better than falling downward in the career graph. To me this film was a better one, an above average, obviously not a masterpiece.

Guest appearances were unexpected, but was not that effective, except Ashley Benson, who was so hot in her 2-3 odd minutes. This film is not for everyone. Youngsters and oldsters never understand it. If you were born in the 70s and 80s, then probably you will know what to expect. Even it does not deliver to your expectation, definitely gives satisfaction for bringing those lost memories of our childhood.

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eagleeyevikingAug 6, 2016
Pixels is hit and miss. While the oddball premise is original and there are some laughs to be found, the film settles for mediocre jokes, uninspiring action, a predictable plot and over the top characters.
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bfoore90May 12, 2020
Sucks from start to finish. I'd explain further but that means I would have to go back and watch it again
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TimeOfTheChimpsAug 2, 2016
Though I'm a sucker for arcade nostalgia movies (like Wreck-It-Ralph), Pixels tries and spectacularly fails to make something out of a cast of washed-up comedians, creepy/gross humour that will never be funny, poor characterisation, and thatThough I'm a sucker for arcade nostalgia movies (like Wreck-It-Ralph), Pixels tries and spectacularly fails to make something out of a cast of washed-up comedians, creepy/gross humour that will never be funny, poor characterisation, and that Q-Bert joke at the end. I'll pass.… Expand
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diogomendesNov 28, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During this movie, I was like "Wow, how many culture references they make in this piece of garbage. And not even one hit the ground correctly". For real, "Pixels" is another flaming pile of **** coming out of an awful studio that I didn't wanna see in theaters. Not because I'm not a fan of the arcade games that this thing references, not because it's got Adam Sandler, not even because the latter and the terrible Kevin James team up. But because it's so **** obvious from the trailer that this film fails with its jokes. That PACMAN scene with his owner was so freaking annoying. "Oh please someone annihilate this stupid thing!". Whatever the writer was smoking when he was writing that particular bit remains a mystery.

As if it wasn't enough, we've got Adam Sandler, who is much the proof that Hollywood can no longer make use of the actor well. Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage is in this too, and he's not even remotely funny. Michelle Monaghan and Josh Gad are also part of the group and together they fight against an alien invasion, that doesn't take too long to end. That's what happens when you mix all of this bland, uninteresting characters into one big, badly paced Sony's misfire.

Sure the concept of it is original, albeit pretty simple. I chuckled at least three times, and legitimately laughed 1 time during "Pixels". In a 100-minute movie! You know, I laughed more often with the "Super Hero: The Movie" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction" than I did with this movie. "Spy" was a great comedy movie, released this year, and each minute of it had 1 or two gags. It kinda feels strange to see Melissa McCarthy kick Sandler's ass, doesn't it?

Admittedly, the visual flair paid off, and I'm sure 3D lovers had their moment with this movie back in July, but I'm tired of praising this kind of movies for their technical goodie, and ignore all the tiresome aspects of it. I heard someone say that the pacing was solid in "Pixels". I think that the pacing in "Pixels" was off. There was no momentum, each scene was either Sandler flirting with his compatriots or fighting CGI videogame creatures, and all of them (the scenes) had no tension (YES, comedies do have tension as well, writer and people who somehow liked this film). I thought there was going to be a final battle against the "brain" of the attacks, but the finale underwhelmed it all. They just called it a truce with the villains and the movie ended. Like, why the f*ck would you attack a planet and give up after getting Donkey Kong's ass beated by a group of nerds (no offense to geeks or anyone)? It makes no sense. Frankly, I can't write a generic and vague analysis of the film without spoiling it at the same time.

Beyond unoriginal satire (which this movie has), there was little sense of villain overt carrying this movie forward. Meanwhile, a potentially wasted premise took a backseat to terrible acting and haphazard pacing.

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Jiano74Jan 24, 2016
Come on Adam its time to give up this was a pile of dog **** to be fair you have done worse but this was truly horrible you acting god it is just **** and something I never want to see again.
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MarickNov 1, 2015
Just I saw the movie Pixels and am very bored. I honestly do not know why I think this movie will be less interesting because honestly does not offer anything interesting.
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WJSFeb 13, 2016
There's something decidedly tacky about this film. Not even the mildly effective visuals or Peter Dinklage can help save this not very funny movie redeem itself. I've got to learn to trust my guts and live up to the fact that I can't standThere's something decidedly tacky about this film. Not even the mildly effective visuals or Peter Dinklage can help save this not very funny movie redeem itself. I've got to learn to trust my guts and live up to the fact that I can't stand Adam Sandler (or Kevin James, for that matter). And what's with Josh Gad making these crappy comedies? Disney will take away his "Frozen" pass card.… Expand
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RalfbergsAug 24, 2016
Even though the premise is a bit dumb and of course it is yet another Sandler movie with his typical jokes, the movie itself wasn't that bad and had its fun moments (together with too dumb moments of course). Still, it's watchable and youEven though the premise is a bit dumb and of course it is yet another Sandler movie with his typical jokes, the movie itself wasn't that bad and had its fun moments (together with too dumb moments of course). Still, it's watchable and you don't want to switch it off. Good movie to pass your time.… Expand
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Th3GreenHorne7Nov 12, 2015
Pixels is movie for all those gamers of the past who loved to play games such as PAC-MAN, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, the whole nine yards, but the games shown in the film are really the only things shining brightly here. As youPixels is movie for all those gamers of the past who loved to play games such as PAC-MAN, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, the whole nine yards, but the games shown in the film are really the only things shining brightly here. As you could see, Adam Sandler's glory day are over because he was just horrible in this film, Josh Gad felt like Olaf jumped ships from Disney to Sony becasue all I could hear and see was Olaf, Kevin James was as funny as ever and Peter Dinklage did not belong here. With a lot cheesy dialogue and colorful visual effects, the film barley makes par.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 25, 2015
In " Pixels " They was a totally nostalgic movie with the most popular video games that were created in the 80s , but very boring , and I can not explain that Kevin James is president ?, Jaj , sure Adam Sandler and Kevin James had this 2015In " Pixels " They was a totally nostalgic movie with the most popular video games that were created in the 80s , but very boring , and I can not explain that Kevin James is president ?, Jaj , sure Adam Sandler and Kevin James had this 2015 suchas the worst year of his life expectancy forgotten.… Expand
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JeanDuchampNov 23, 2015
The rumor was - the movie is stupid. I checked it myself and - yes it's stupid. And you know what, I always considered the way to describe a movie as "just stupid" rather stupid. But here one hardly can add anything more. It is notThe rumor was - the movie is stupid. I checked it myself and - yes it's stupid. And you know what, I always considered the way to describe a movie as "just stupid" rather stupid. But here one hardly can add anything more. It is not hilariously stupid, not ingeniously or inventively stupid, not shockingly stupid, not candidly stupid, not purposefully stupid, not casually stupid, not outrageously stupid, not elaborately stupid, not blatantly stupid, not aggressively stupid, not pattern-breakingly stupid, not terribly stupid, not provocatively stupid, not even utterly stupid... It's just stupid.… Expand
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Digibutter64Sep 23, 2015
After seeing all the negative reviews, I was somewhat reluctant to see Pixels. Regardless, I did so and was pleasantly surprised. The references to 80s video games are all over the place and make a video game fan like myself revel in the joyAfter seeing all the negative reviews, I was somewhat reluctant to see Pixels. Regardless, I did so and was pleasantly surprised. The references to 80s video games are all over the place and make a video game fan like myself revel in the joy of its immense premise. In addition, the plot involving familiar arcade characters attacking Earth works better than I thought it would; something about Pac-Man eating vehicles provided, for me, some sort of twisted humour. The film has its flaws, and arcade fans may get more out of it than other groups, but for me, it was a blast to watch.… Expand
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mtg837Oct 29, 2015
Have you ever watched a movie just to make fun of it, and when you actually see the film it's ten times worse than you anticipated? That's "Pixels" in a nutshell.

Pixels is about an evil alien race who comes into contact with humanities'Have you ever watched a movie just to make fun of it, and when you actually see the film it's ten times worse than you anticipated? That's "Pixels" in a nutshell.

Pixels is about an evil alien race who comes into contact with humanities' old arcade games (think pacman, galaga, donkey kong) and decide, quite randomly, to challenge humanity to a "game" of winner take all, real life video game warfare. This ridiculous enough plot leads humanity to find the three guys who can actually save the world -- some 1982 video game champions. The main one is played by Adam Sandler. So, it's a classic "lovable loser saves the world" story, right? Wrong, wrong, wrong.
This is because Adam Sandler's character is NOT loveable. He's a forty something year old Geek Squad type, who, despite his poor place in life, can't help but tastelessly insult everyone he ever meets, ever. Insults he flings include calling a guy with slicked hair "zack efron," an old guy "old timer," a guy with glasses "hairy potter," his save the world teammates are "creeps," "losers," weirdos," and his WAY-too- attractive-for-him love interest? Well, she's a hysterical nutbag **** who just needs to shut up and kiss him, of course.
And that brings me to the treatment of women in this film, one of the worst you'll ever see in a movie made after 1971. Women are trophies for the men in "Pixels," (one sexy-fied video game character LITERALLY transforms into a "trophy" for Josh Gad's character.) All the "attached" women are far too attractive for the men (Michelle Monoghan is way out of Sandler's leage, as is Jane Krakowski to Kevin James, as is Ashley Benson to Josh Gad, as is Serena Williams to Peter Dinklage (another REWARD woman.))
Sandler mumbles his way through this horrible plot with tired jokes and a script that must ALWAYS give him the last laugh (If self deprecation is the touchstone of charming, then Sandler is that guest at your dinner party who just won't leave.) The last laugh isn't with Sandler, though, it's on Sandler. Pixels is a sexist, boring, poorly written joke of a movie.… Expand
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3sonic1May 26, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I....I just don't get it..........
Why.... why do SO MANY people hate this movie, it's funny!!! (That's my honest opinion)
Honestly, this is probably the best Adam Sandler has ever gotten *guns get aimed at head*. Get me out of here. Whoever hates this movie probably hates it because of Adam's terrible movies in the past... THAT WAS BACK THEN IDIOTS!!! THIS IS NOW!!! I first saw this on Halloween just last year before going trick or treating with some friends, and I enjoyed the movie. It has its ups and downs, sure, but it's a great movie, the story, most likely was almost non existent and classic like the games it tries to show in the movie, Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, remember, it's supposed to take place back in the past (Avgn...) of course the story would be simple, but here's a quick summarization, basically nasa launches a rocket with game data from a competition hoping to find new life, however, said rocket awakens gaming characters like Pac Man, and Donkey Kong, who go crazy and want to destroy the world, many people stand up and win against the games.
That's basically it. But the humor of the movie was so great I didn't really care about the story. Again, one of the funniest and most entertaining movies I've ever seen. So please, haters, do yourself a favor and watch the movie, I'm looking right at you, most of you hate it probably because Adam Sandler made it, have you heard the phrase "Don't judge a book by its cover"? That's what i feel most of you did, judge it based on the fact that Adam Sandler made the movie. So please.... give the movie a second chance.… Expand
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ActuallyOct 27, 2015
This is the first movie that their credits is more enjoyable than the whole movie. I want to tell you just one more thing: Adam Sandler is the least of your problems watching this movie.
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wilson123Jan 22, 2016
A great comedy film and comic relief, the action scenes and special effects are excellent, but the role of Adam Sandler is weak, but it's still a good movie.
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jordybackJul 10, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plot: meh
Script: lazy and unfunny
Pacing: yawn
Acting: cheezy
Love interests: unnecessary and unconvincing/disturbing
Cinematography: uncreative

Don't really no what else to say; it has been a long time since I have almost quit watching a movie. I knew it was going to be awful (that's why I watched it, RIP), but for it to be even worse is insane. I can't get over how disturbing the ending was. There were so many moments where it was clear it was supposed to be funny, but ended up making me literally physically cringe. If you appreciate films in the slightest, don't give up the almost two hours of your life. I feel like I need to clean myself.… Expand
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ColeSoderstromNov 28, 2015
This. Movie is terrible I'm not even going to go into more detail. This movie is just terrible the only good thing is that the effects were amazing. That's it. The rest of it was just bad. Do yourself a favour and don't watch this.
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TheGoombaDec 26, 2015
Way better than I expected,Obviously not perfect but a fun movie,And critics saying this is the worse Adam Sandler movie havn't sat through Jack and Jill or Grown Ups 2
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SuperHyperSTJan 20, 2016
The movie is underrated.it features a great concept and great humour,and The cgi efects althrough not important,are AMAZING.Memorable characters.and why not,the maze chase of the giant pacman
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 1, 2016
They ruined such a great 2 minute short with an adaptation to an 106 minute movie of just basically cheesy Adam Sandler moments no one wants to see. How can you possibly love this Adam Sandler dump from the garbage department? I guess peopleThey ruined such a great 2 minute short with an adaptation to an 106 minute movie of just basically cheesy Adam Sandler moments no one wants to see. How can you possibly love this Adam Sandler dump from the garbage department? I guess people love stuff like Q-bert peeing which is completely unnecessary and that's what I meant by ruining a great short by the magical hands of Adam Sandler. It's a poor man's version of Ghostbusters meeting Wreck-it Ralph and then ruining it with Adam Sandler's magical hands and his friends coming in too. You'll be better off watching the short instead.… Expand
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BetoJoseJan 5, 2016
A great comedy film and comic relief, the action scenes and special effects are excellent, but the role of Adam Sandler is weak, but it's still a good movie.
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SilvaninhaJan 5, 2016
Really cool movie , the special effects are GREAT do not have to complain about the film , I recommend for all ages , especially for those who have played many arcade games
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ComandanteCobraJan 7, 2016
I'm surprised about the quality of this movie. It is fun.....not a masterpiece but it has his moments.
If you are an old school gamer give this movie a try.
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TheForth6Jan 14, 2016
Adam **** Sandler - the horror of all **** awful comedy. He's the "root" of all evil, corruption, human stupidity, depravity. And in this film, he's such as douchey as he was in... well, y'know?

Bad humor, and that's truly what makes thisAdam **** Sandler - the horror of all **** awful comedy. He's the "root" of all evil, corruption, human stupidity, depravity. And in this film, he's such as douchey as he was in... well, y'know?

Bad humor, and that's truly what makes this "comedy" film a living **** failure. Welp. I'm going to go watch Pulp Fiction, get this mess outta my head. Screw you, Adam wet vagina Sandler! ... (gross ah).… Expand
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margiJan 16, 2016
The best movie of games and Adam Sandler ,and comedy is best of 10 stars,movie for family and very good.
I laughed a lot from start to finish.Very good.
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BoatdexJan 23, 2016
The special effects, great. Other than that, nothing else. Children are gonna like it, not because it's a good movie, but because of Pac-Man. Not that funny, and if you want to see all the parts that were actually exciting in this movie,The special effects, great. Other than that, nothing else. Children are gonna like it, not because it's a good movie, but because of Pac-Man. Not that funny, and if you want to see all the parts that were actually exciting in this movie, just watch the trailer.… Expand
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VadertimeApr 4, 2016
So, I caught this movie at the theater last Summer (2015). Over the weekend I received my DVD and decided to watch it again. Again, mildly entertaining, Adam Sandler sleazing his way through another lazy role. Creepy ending. CGI effects wereSo, I caught this movie at the theater last Summer (2015). Over the weekend I received my DVD and decided to watch it again. Again, mildly entertaining, Adam Sandler sleazing his way through another lazy role. Creepy ending. CGI effects were okay, but still mediocre compared to GOG or other Marvel releases. Story line was lackluster and plot holes everywhere.… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 13, 2016
A fast-paced, eye-popping and somehow funny picture with awful photography, a sorry cast, and, as a consequence, Pixels gets flawed and forgettable for most of the audience.
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SrPepeFeb 23, 2018
Supuestamente es una comedia pero a lo largo de la película no me reí en ningun momento
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gigauldApr 8, 2016
I had heard bad reviews about this movie but my 15 year old boy wanted to watch it ,all I can say is this movie was awesome ,the humour was spot on ,it was fast paced and took me back to my early Defender days. The actors got into their rolesI had heard bad reviews about this movie but my 15 year old boy wanted to watch it ,all I can say is this movie was awesome ,the humour was spot on ,it was fast paced and took me back to my early Defender days. The actors got into their roles and had a load of fun making it. Its not going to win any awards but this all about a dad and his boy enjoying 90 minutes together and having a laugh. Fantastic movie!… Expand
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MEFzelderApr 12, 2016
"Pixels" es una de esas típicas películas de Sandler donde inicia como un incomprendido y termina siendo el héroe que todos quieren, partiendo de esa base ésta comedia carece de gracias, la trama es inconsistente y desperdicia de gran manera"Pixels" es una de esas típicas películas de Sandler donde inicia como un incomprendido y termina siendo el héroe que todos quieren, partiendo de esa base ésta comedia carece de gracias, la trama es inconsistente y desperdicia de gran manera a Peter Dinklage.
Con fallas enormes como : Usar cheat codes en un auto real, que un personaje pixelado se transforme en un humano sin explicación alguna, y que un país, cualquiera, elija a un tipo analfabeta como presidente deja mucho que desear.
En general no es ni la peor película de Adam Sandler ni es buena, pero es una oportunidad desperdiciada de tener tantas licencias de material nostálgico y hacer algo que justifique el coste de producción.

Lo bueno: Tiene buenos efectos.
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GBHBLMay 1, 2016
Opening in 1982 we meet a young Sam Brenner who is pretty good at arcade video games. The classics, as an adult Sam (played by Sandler) likes to constantly say. So good is young Sam that he enters a video game championship where he eventuallyOpening in 1982 we meet a young Sam Brenner who is pretty good at arcade video games. The classics, as an adult Sam (played by Sandler) likes to constantly say. So good is young Sam that he enters a video game championship where he eventually loses to the obnoxious & annoying kid, Eddie at the game Donkey Kong.

Footage of the event is put in a time capsule & blasted into outer space in the hope of one day making contact with another life-form. Fast-forward to modern times (can you see where this is going?) & an adult Sam is a down on his luck installer of home-theatre equipment. Adam Sandler playing a mild-mannered, down on his luck character. What a surprise. I’m pretty sure that this is just Adam Sandler, he’s not acting, it’s just him.

Anyway he meets Violet, a soon to be divorcee & behaves incredibly inappropriately towards her yet she somehow finds him charming. I kid you not, his behaviour here would have him sacked so quickly yet she thinks he is adorable…at least until he goes to kiss her.

She knocks him back & they spend the rest of the movie pretending they don’t like each other even though all Adam Sandler movies end up with him getting the girl.

Elsewhere a military base is suddenly attacked by aliens that turn things into pixels when destroyed. This causes the white house to panic & the president calls his special advisor. Can you guess who it is?

That’s right! Sam Brenner is friends with the president played by Kevin James who is the fourth worst thing in this movie. On his way to the White House who should he run into along the way? Violet of course who happens to work at the White House. What a happy coincidence.

After seeing the footage Sam deduces that the aliens found the time capsule & saw it as a declaration of war having watched the video game footage. They challenge Earth to a battle split over three rounds…should we lose they will destroy us completely.

So guess whose job it is to save the day? Sam, of course whose knowledge of video games will help the army in the upcoming battles. All while acting with as much charm as a headless cockroach.

Sam can’t do this alone though & after being surprised by an old friend, Ludlow (Josh Gad) he recruits him to help along the way. Ladies & gentlemen, Ludlow is the second worst thing in this movie. I’ve wanted him dead from the moment he opened his mouth & his obsession with a female video game character goes so over the top by the end that it ends up being spectacularly creepy. Don’t believe me? I’ll sum it up with this unfortunate spoiler:

Ludlow will end up **** Q*bert & having weird Q*bert children with it.

I am not joking.

…but the crew still isn’t complete. They need the best of the best so realise they have to call upon the services of Eddie played by Peter Dinklage, the worst thing in this movie by a country mile. His acting is sub-par with dialogue that is supposed to reflect his 80’s younger self but just comes across sounding utterly pathetic coming out of a grown man’s mouth.

The big reveal is that he cheated during the Donkey Kong challenge, something that would have been impossible to do at the time & has a redemption arc that you won’t care about in the slightest. Throw in an unfunny & sexist angle about his obsession with Serena Williams & Martha Stewart & you’ve got one of the worst written characters I’ve ever seen. Maybe that’s why Dinklage plays it so badly…but that would be giving him an easy ride, he’s terrible & it’s as simple as that.

So with the crew assembled it’s up to them to take the fight to the aliens across battles based on Centipede, Pac-Man & Donkey Kong.

Along the way all the characters will bond & learn deep meaningful lessons about themselves resulting in an ending where everyone is better for the events that took place. Or they could just fill it with awful jokes, insultingly bad plot devices & lazy references to the ‘golden’ age of video games.

Everything that involves acting is a chore to get through, you’re just desperately hoping that you will get to the next action sequence before your brain starts leaking out of your ears.

Unfortunately, most of these moments are a massive let down too. It seems as though skill with arcade controls also makes Sam & Ludlow experts with guns (guns made for fighting pixel aliens, mind you) as the military screw up fighting Centipede so the duo have to take over.The Pac-Man battle is the most exciting of the bunch but seems nothing more than a commercial for the cars they drive (coloured to look like the ghosts from the game – how clever!).

For me the worst thing about the entire movie is it’s clichéd, out-dated jokes about video games & gamers as a whole. If there is a gamer out there who is pissed off after watching Ludlow make people believe we’re all basement dwelling masturbators again, I’d be surprised. Shockingly Sam doesn’t get modern gaming, something we get spelt out for us as he watches a kid play The Last of Us. Get ready for the chuckles guys & girls, because you know he’s going to tell a few jokes!… Expand
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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
Everyone I knew who saw this said it was kind of terrible but I was actually kind of partial to it. I really liked the cast and it was funny and weird and retro feeling it was cool to watch with the kids.
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Muskrat147May 26, 2016
A solid film with visuals that impress, the film will only attract young viewers, and will leave adults wishing that they have never entered the theater. Not a big surprise, considering the many flops of both director Chris Columbus (HomeA solid film with visuals that impress, the film will only attract young viewers, and will leave adults wishing that they have never entered the theater. Not a big surprise, considering the many flops of both director Chris Columbus (Home Alone 2, Percy Jackson series) and Adam Sandler (Too many to count). But the film did have high hopes, and was a let down for many PAC-MAN fans.… Expand
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DanteCarterDC32Jun 13, 2016
This movie has instant classic potential! Of course, critics hated it because they hate everything with Adam Sandler in it. Ignore the critics, watch the movie and form your opinion by yourself!
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2016Jul 27, 2016
Without words. Very boring, exagerate, absurd, unnecessary of realizing, a complete drag.Nominated to 6 prizes Razzie, included worse movie, Pixels...
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nicholi0901Apr 26, 2018
why does everyone hate it i love Adam Sandler and kevin james and I love classic video games and great comedy and acting i just don't like them using bad language but in my opinion good movie
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mefzeldernxJul 28, 2018
"Pixels" es lamentablemente una mala película, sufre de un guión con muchos huecos argumentales y un humor bastante vago. La artística y los efectos especiales son uno de sus pocos fuertes pero sin una estructura que lo aproveche el resultado"Pixels" es lamentablemente una mala película, sufre de un guión con muchos huecos argumentales y un humor bastante vago. La artística y los efectos especiales son uno de sus pocos fuertes pero sin una estructura que lo aproveche el resultado es que lo hecho no trascienda.
Ésta producción de Happy Madison es el típico tropo de Adam Sandler que trata la historia de un personaje diferente e incomprendido que termina ganándose el corazón de todos a través de su carisma y habilidades. Aunque en ésta ocasión el protagonista, Sam Brenner, pareciera no tener personalidad por sobre la capacidad de ser bueno jugando juegos de arcade. El resto del elenco tampoco es muy interesante, salvo por la versión más bizarra de un Presidente de los Estados Unidos, interpretado por Kevin James.
La historia en un principio tiene potencial, aliens invaden la tierra confundidos por videos sobre una competición de video juegos de los '80, pero sobre el final se toman decisiones muy sencillas que terminan arruinando el climax final y haciendo perder sentido a la narrativa.
En general "Pixels" es una película que sirve para pasar el rato, tiene sus cosas buenas pero no son aprovechadas, no la recomiendo pero si quieres una película inofensiva con algo de humor puedes darle un vistazo.… Expand
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JPKJul 27, 2020
Not Very Funny

Despite fantastic visuals, A great performance from Peter Dinklage, A cool Pac-Man chase sequence, And a few funny moments, Pixels is a massive disappointment with most of the jokes being lame, Has bland performances fromNot Very Funny

Despite fantastic visuals, A great performance from Peter Dinklage, A cool Pac-Man chase sequence, And a few funny moments, Pixels is a massive disappointment with most of the jokes being lame, Has bland performances from Sandler, James, and Monaghan and a terrible one from Gad, and gets boring sometimes.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017
More than funny, this is a film oriented for childrens, the script is absurd, but that's the whole point and that is why it is necessary to leave the intellect outside the room and just think about burning the hour and a half this will take.
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EricWApr 10, 2022
I really liked it, that's all I can really say about that. Feeling like some of the comments are very harsh.
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GorbaxDec 2, 2017
This movie definitely isn't very ambitious, but delivers on what it promises. I enjoyed it in spite of myself, a 7 might be a little high (well, more than a little) objectively. But in the right mindset its enjoyable.
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
This movie definitely isn't very ambitious, but delivers on what it promises. I enjoyed it in spite of myself, a 7 might be a little high (well, more than a little) objectively. But in the right mindset its enjoyable.
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ZekuDec 11, 2017
Well well... what can I say about this movie?
Nothing good, unfortunately. Adam Sandler is never denied, giving us yet another flop filmed by a now increasingly tired and listless Chris Colubus that, as the leading actor, seems no longer evenWell well... what can I say about this movie?
Nothing good, unfortunately. Adam Sandler is never denied, giving us yet another flop filmed by a now increasingly tired and listless Chris Colubus that, as the leading actor, seems no longer even trying to create something good for the cinema.
Nothing works in this film, the plot is obvious and boring, the characters are silly and stereotypical, Sandler who still plays the part of the eternal child no longer laugh now and hope that a film works only on the basis of '' nostalgia effect '' videogames is not enough, indeed for the whole film one has the impression of seeing an advertisement, and of being once again cheated by a devious marketing operation.
Try again dear Sandler, maybe next time you'll be better ... but I doubt it.… Expand
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Naruto78909Dec 10, 2017
Pixels is a very entertaining movie it is honesty a good blend of action and humour like the deadpool movie also the fact that this is a movie about video games make it better
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tamcwlmmDec 27, 2017
Wauw, this movie was the worst. Lame story, lame characters and probably Peter Dinklages worst movie performance yet. The jokes were not funny, the battles uninteresting and i can go on. I was literally falling asleep towards the end of theWauw, this movie was the worst. Lame story, lame characters and probably Peter Dinklages worst movie performance yet. The jokes were not funny, the battles uninteresting and i can go on. I was literally falling asleep towards the end of the movie. And oh yeah, if you beat Donkey Kong, every living videogame character instantly dies. This is a classic Adam Sandler movie: not funny, not good and no good acting.
The only thing that was funny was Josh Gad's over the top scream.… Expand
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ZedloofJan 30, 2018
After watch this movie a feeling washed over me. Deppression. thats the feeling i felt. deppression...
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sebastianaliApr 22, 2021
Pixels es un autentico desastre que nunca debería de haber ocurrido. Si bien las escenas de la película que recrean el juego en la vida real son algo interesantes, ademas de que estas escenas son poquísimas, toda la película cae en picado porPixels es un autentico desastre que nunca debería de haber ocurrido. Si bien las escenas de la película que recrean el juego en la vida real son algo interesantes, ademas de que estas escenas son poquísimas, toda la película cae en picado por algunas de las actuaciones mas clichés y forzadas que jamas me tope en el cine, así como en copiarse de muchísimos aspectos de las películas "Ghostbusters" y "The Wizard". Literalmente, con lo cliché y aburrida que llega a ser y tocando el tema de los videojuegos como algo mas secundario, podría pasar como la típica película familiar! No sirve nada mas que para dar nostalgia en momentos concretos y ya.… Expand
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Eaj6Oct 8, 2019
A good movie bringing back all the original arcade games (Pac-Man. Donkey-Kong, etc.) and some songs. It's one of that movie you just watch one time and see it again in 10 years or so.
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TomtagApr 14, 2019
The movie was boring for some time, but the final battle had entertained me a lot, even though it had a terrible plot
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WellitonCarlosJun 19, 2022
God movie with realistic treatment about dreams, sadness, chalenge and drama nerd's culture and way of life. Show Atari hits in real 3D!
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IAmaMovieGeekMay 30, 2020
In my opinion, this film is a little underrated. The acting wasn't great, but will bring back nostalgia of old video game characters. While this isn't one of Sandler's best films, this movie wasn't terrible. 6/10
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Tim007May 15, 2020
Fun movie with high point being Peter Dinklage's performance. Don't take the movie too seriously and just enjoy it for what it is.
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GarrusIsBeastJun 18, 2020
The story doesn't make it feel like a great film. However, it's fun to enjoy the nostalgia of arcade games from the past.
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Katyperry12Apr 3, 2021
I remember watching this movie when it was released and I loved it... but I see a lot of people didn't liked it.
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calvinbrineMar 24, 2023
Why does everyone hate this movie? I love this movie! It's hilarious! Great humor! Awesome arcade game stuff, I have no idea why everyone keeps saying the acting is bad. I know the plot doesn't make much sense, but a nonsense plot can be aWhy does everyone hate this movie? I love this movie! It's hilarious! Great humor! Awesome arcade game stuff, I have no idea why everyone keeps saying the acting is bad. I know the plot doesn't make much sense, but a nonsense plot can be a part of an amazing movie when used right, and this is used right.… Expand
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bombasticjoeSep 30, 2021
The movie is pretty good. Doesn't deserve the hate it's getting.
What you should expect is a fun-filled, balls to the walls movie about nerds defeating aliens.
From an unbiased perspective, it would get a 8/10, but from my biased perspectiveThe movie is pretty good. Doesn't deserve the hate it's getting.
What you should expect is a fun-filled, balls to the walls movie about nerds defeating aliens.
From an unbiased perspective, it would get a 8/10, but from my biased perspective it's a **** banger, 10/10… Expand
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superfrog281Oct 13, 2022
I like this movie. Sure, some of the humor can't get any laughs, but I also laughed a decent amount of times throughout the movie and even the effects kinda blew me away as well. The nostalgia also might entertain young kids who are intoI like this movie. Sure, some of the humor can't get any laughs, but I also laughed a decent amount of times throughout the movie and even the effects kinda blew me away as well. The nostalgia also might entertain young kids who are into video games, who are obsessed with Fortnite these days but might want to get to know the history of 80s games as well.… Expand
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DolphinReviewsJul 20, 2022
The only redeeming quality of Pixels is how bad it is. One of those movies you watch just to see how bad it really is.
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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023
Such a sick idea executed in the most boring dumb way. Why is Kevin James president? Guess that perfectly describes politics, but bruh. Yeah this plot was wasted.
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DinoHippieJun 22, 2023
Adam Sandler and his friends playing themselves and doing stupid jokes. Another sitty movie like grown ups
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