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Pixels

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
149K
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Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)
When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
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When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
149K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,631
500
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Tim Herlihy(screenplay)
    • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
    • Patrick Jean(short film)
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Kevin James
    • Michelle Monaghan
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Tim Herlihy(screenplay)
    • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
    • Patrick Jean(short film)
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Kevin James
    • Michelle Monaghan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 546User reviews
    • 290Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)
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    Top cast

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    Adam Sandler
    Adam Sandler
    • Brenner
    Kevin James
    Kevin James
    • President Will Cooper
    Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan
    • Violet
    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Eddie
    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Ludlow Lamonsoff
    Matt Lintz
    Matt Lintz
    • Matty Van Patten
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Admiral Porter
    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Corporal Hill (SAS Officer)
    Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski
    • First Lady Jane Cooper
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • 1982 Championship MC
    Affion Crockett
    Affion Crockett
    • Sergeant Dylan Cohan
    Lainie Kazan
    Lainie Kazan
    • Mickey Lamonsoff
    Ashley Benson
    Ashley Benson
    • Lady Lisa
    Denis Akiyama
    Denis Akiyama
    • Professor Iwatani
    Tom McCarthy
    Tom McCarthy
    • Michael the Robot
    Tim Herlihy
    Tim Herlihy
    • Defense Secretary
    Jackie Sandler
    Jackie Sandler
    • President's Assistant Jennifer
    • (as Jacqueline Sandler)
    Jared Sandler
    Jared Sandler
    • White House Junior Aide Jared
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writers
      • Tim Herlihy(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
      • Patrick Jean(short film)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Toru Iwatani: An arcade repairman. The Pac-Man Creator did not play himself because he doesn't speak English.
    • Goofs
      Several of the game figures that the aliens use for their patterns are from games released after 1982, such as Tetris (1984), Arkanoid (1986), and Paperboy (1984). However, it is never claimed that the probe was launched in 1982, only that it included footage from that year. It could've been launched years later and included footage from later years too. Long delays aren't that rare in NASA. Also, the aliens could've updated their data by picking up Earth transmissions after the probe got their attention.
    • Quotes

      Sam Brenner: We're the only ones who can do this! I'm kidding, we're all gonna die. I'm just... sorry.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits re-run a synopsis of the movie in 8-bit style.
    • Connections
      Featured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: Pixels (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Surrender
      Written by Rick Nielsen

      Performed by Cheap Trick

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews546

    Review
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    Featured review
    Sorely underrated, most honest fun since Ghostbusters.
    Aliens in the guise of video game characters prepare to take over the world and a group of 80s arcade gamers re-team to stop the threat.

    From the director of Home Alone, Chris Columbus' Pixels plays as a mix of Wreck it Ralph, The Lego Movie and channels the likes of Independence Day and is reminiscent of Ghostbusters to name a few. This highly under-appreciated scifi comedy is a feature-length adaptation of Patrick Jean's video- game themed short. There's something for everyone but if you're a 30 something or more you'll find it hard not to like this retro game blast of a movie complete with arcade slot machine sounds.

    Opening in 1982 those with an appreciation of the late 70s and early 80s surely can't help but love the throwback gags. It then fast forwards to the present day with Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Peter Dinklage's characters all grown up. It's fast paced fun with aliens disguised as Hervé Villechaize, Madonna and President Reagan. The contemporary cheap quips about Gandalf and Harry Potter also hit the mark. As the grown up nerd gamers assist the President (James) to save the world it's good natured with a flood of one liners, fitting effects and a soundtrack emulating a bygone era. It's packed with references from StarWars to Tron, writers Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling induce nostalgia successfully.

    The supporting cast include the likes of Brian Cox, Sean Bean and Dan Ackroyd to name a few. There's also some celebrity cameos including Serena Williams and Martha Stewart. Characters from classic arcade games such as Paperboy, Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Donkey Kong among many others appear.

    Despite scattered anachronisms (who's checking) Columbus' Pixels is sorely underrated, it has great visuals and perfect comedy timing. It also has subtext about today's games. It's very entertaining, even if your 're not a retro gamer or and 8-bit lover, it still comes recommended.
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    • Nov 22, 2015

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    FAQ2

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    • What video game characters are shown in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Đại Chiến Pixels
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • LStar Capital
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $88,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $78,747,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,011,616
      • Jul 26, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $244,874,809
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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