Pixels 2015

Overview

Pixels is a 2015 science fiction action comedy film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by Tim Herlihy and Tim Dowling. The film is loosely adapted from the 2010 French short film by Patrick Jean. Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who have attacked New York. The film stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Peter Dinklage. It was released on July 24, 2015, and is rated PG-13. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 46 minutes. The plot revolves around the military's recruitment of video game experts to fight the video game characters. The film is a science fiction action comedy that combines elements of classic arcade games with an alien invasion storyline. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some praising its visual effects and others criticizing its plot and characters. The film's reception was varied, with some viewers enjoying its lighthearted tone and others finding it too formulaic.