Videos games have certainly
come a long way from the likes of pong. These days the world of
gaming is filled with complex stories and out of this world
mechanics. Yet, even with the advancements, we cannot forget the time
when kids would get their quarters ready and head to arcade. So what
happens when aliens attack the world using 80's video games?
Apparently you get the new sci-fi comedy: Pixels. Directed by
Chris Columbus, Pixels brings the likes of Pac Man, Centipede
and Donkey Kong to the silver screen in a rather unique way While the
movie presented a intriguing concept, its factors going against it.
For starters video games rarely make good movies. Not to mention that
the film is produced and stars Adam Sandler; and the comedian's
recent track record speaks for itself. So as you can imagine the
factors that make up Pixels were not comforting. However,
instead of getting a game over, perhaps this comedy could prove this
Film Adventurer wrong.
The story of Pixels
centers on Adam Sandler who plays former video game expert Sam
Brenner. Living a unsatisfied life, Sam is called on by his friend ,
who just so happens to the President of the United States, Will
(Kevin James) to help with a unusual problem. It turns out that an
alien force has invaded Earth and their means of attack is creating
real life video games. In order to stop the threat, Sam is joined by
conspiracy theorist Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad), former rival Eddie
Plant (Peter Dinklage) and weapon developer Violet van Patten
(Michelle Monaghan) and together the group has to play to save the
Earth.
