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.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 9 nominations
Jackie Sandler
- President's Assistant Jennifer
- (as Jacqueline Sandler)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaToru Iwatani: An arcade repairman. The Pac-Man Creator did not play himself because he doesn't speak English.
- GoofsSeveral 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 have something better than light cannons! We have a positive can-do attitude!
Ludlow Lamonsoff: [sighing, reassured] Ah!
Sam Brenner: I'm kidding, we're all gonna die. I'm just... sorry.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits re-run a synopsis of the movie in 8-bit style.
- Alternate versionsAccording to Reuters and other news sources, the film was censored to increase the chances of being releases in the Peoples' Republic of China (China only allows a total of 34 foreign films into the country) and to increase revenue. In the original 2013 script, the aliens blasted a hole in the Great Wall. That scene was deleted and instead, the aliens struck iconic sites elsewhere, smashing the Taj Mahal in India, the Washington Monument and parts of Manhattan. This new version became the worldwide release, not just an alternative.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: Pixels (2015)
- SoundtracksSurrender
Written by Rick Nielsen
Performed by Cheap Trick
Courtesy of Epic Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Featured review
I enjoyed it, Pixels is much better than people say. It has some really funny parts, and if you grew up in the 80's and played some old games you will like this I am betting.
Of course there are some silly parts, but that's how all Adam Sandler movies are. It reminded me a bit of Billy Madison or Happy Gilmore. It was fun to watch.
Ignore the reviews from critics, the SJW's these days will find anything to complain about and they did with this movie too. They want everything, whether it be a movie, video game, or comic book to cater to them. Anything they find offensive immediately they claim to be insulting and they will overlook anything good about the movie just so they can talk negatively about it.
Never listen to an SJW when it comes to reviews, they are awful critics.
Watch a movie, and judge it for yourself.
Of course there are some silly parts, but that's how all Adam Sandler movies are. It reminded me a bit of Billy Madison or Happy Gilmore. It was fun to watch.
Ignore the reviews from critics, the SJW's these days will find anything to complain about and they did with this movie too. They want everything, whether it be a movie, video game, or comic book to cater to them. Anything they find offensive immediately they claim to be insulting and they will overlook anything good about the movie just so they can talk negatively about it.
Never listen to an SJW when it comes to reviews, they are awful critics.
Watch a movie, and judge it for yourself.
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- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Pixeles
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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