Basic information
Pixels is an American science fiction action comedy film released in 2015. Directed by Chris Columbus, it features famous actors such as Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, and Josh Gad. The film tells an exciting story based on the unique setting that popular arcade game characters from the 1980s invade Earth.
Plot
The movie begins in 1982, when an arcade game video from a golden record sent by NASA into space to show human culture was delivered to alien life. Aliens misunderstand it as a war challenge, and decades later, they begin to send game characters from that time into reality to attack Earth.
At this point, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler) was a former video game champion, but now he lives a normal life by working as an electronics installation technician. His friend Will Cooper (Kevin James) is the president of the United States, and when an alien attack begins, he asks Sam, a former game expert, for help.
Aliens' attacks consist of famous arcade game characters such as Pac-Man, Gallagher, Space Invader, and Donkey Kong, who follow the rules of the actual game. Sam and his colleague Eddie Plant, a former game friend, and Ludovic Lambert (Josh Ged), a game fan, team up with soldiers Violet Van Patton (Michelle Monahan) to fight off alien attacks.
The team begins to use its techniques and strategies in classical games to ward off alien attacks. Faced with new challenges at each level, the team fights against alien attacks around the world. In the end, it saves Earth by winning a huge battle in New York.
a review of one's feelings
"Pixel" is a nostalgic flavor for arcade games in the 1980s, and it's especially interesting for the gaming generation. The movie is more than just reminiscing about past games, and reinterpreting them from a modern perspective gives viewers a different kind of fun. In addition to Adam Sandler's unique humor, the harmonious acting of various actors, including Kevin James, Peter Dinklidge, and Josh Ged, is impressive.
In particular, the movie features very colorful and colorful scenes visually. It is fun to see how each game character is embodied in the real world, and Pac-Man races down the streets of New York and the scene against Donkey Kong greatly entertains viewers.
Also, it has a content and atmosphere suitable for enjoying with your family. Overall, it is a light comedy and action mix, so anyone can easily understand and enjoy the movie. However, it can be a bit light for audiences who expect an in-depth story or philosophical message.
"Pixel" is a movie that greatly entertains audiences with its unique nostalgic setting and spectacular visual effects. It is a particularly interesting experience for those who loved arcade games in the 1980s, and the combination of Adam Sandler's humor and action makes it a perfect movie to enjoy lightly. It's recommended as a family movie, and if you're a big gamer, you'll find it even more interesting.
a similar movie
"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 2017": The story of being sucked into the world of board games and fighting against various challenges, similar to the "pixel" in that it embodies the world of games into reality.
"Ready Player One, 2018": A film about adventures in a virtual reality game, it has an interesting setting that crosses the boundary between the game and reality.
"Warcraft: The Dawn of War (Warcraft, 2016)": A film based on a famous game, it faithfully embodies the game's world view and has been loved by many fans.
Where you can replay it
"Pixel" is available for replay on several streaming services. It can be viewed by renting or purchasing on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Google Play Movies. Each service's availability may vary by region, so it's a good idea to check it out before watching.
