"Critics Consensus: Much like the worst arcade games from the era that inspired it, Pixels has little replay value and is hardly worth a quarter." -Rotten Tomatoes
I mean, the concept isn't that bad- Look at the Futurama episode with the arcade aliens, or Wreck-It Ralph.
But... this movie has to compete in a world that has Wreck-It Ralph and the Futurama episode.
Weak opening. I like Box Office Mojo's breakdown. 'It could be for this reason or that reason or the other reason. But it was probably because everyone said it was crap.'
Originally posted by Kazenji
Read an article about how Sony made this movie even lamer just to appease Chinese Authorities.
Lesse... China appeal isn't necessarily bad1, but... (checks)
Article- they just removed a scene of the Great Wall. And moved some scenes.
Hm, you know... I bet the Chinese would rather see themselves featured. It sounds to me like a pointless subtraction that didn't help appeal at all.
On the flip side, there's benefits to not appearing in Pixels....
1: See, say, Pacific Rim. Give 'em a giant Chinese robot, wreck up Hong Kong, and watch the sales numbers soar.
Originally posted by Q99
"Critics Consensus: Much like the worst arcade games from the era that inspired it, Pixels has little replay value and is hardly worth a quarter." -Rotten TomatoesI mean, the concept isn't that bad- Look at the Futurama episode with the arcade aliens, or Wreck-It Ralph.
But... this movie has to compete in a world that has Wreck-It Ralph and the Futurama episode.
I thought, Pac-man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and centipede were some of the best arcade games, hmm...,
From what I can tell from in depth reviews, it's one of Happy Madison's best films, but still is a rather mediocre comedy. Not horribly unwatchable, but not exactly good either. Just average. This seems like the kind of film I'll watch at my matinee theater for three bucks, instead of paying $10 to see it at the mall. Sounds like it could possibly make for a good guilty pleasure though.
Sucks because with the concept, they could have had the perfect formula of comedy, suspense, and audience nostalgia to make for a blockbuster hit. Sadly, the scriptwriter dropped the ball.
Originally posted by Lestov16So, it's up there with the Hilarious "Happy Gilmore"?
From what I can tell from in depth reviews, it's one of Happy Madison's best films, but still is a rather mediocre comedy. Not horribly unwatchable, but not exactly good either. Just average. This seems like the kind of film I'll watch at my matinee theater for three bucks, instead of paying $10 to see it at the mall. Sounds like it could possibly make for a good guilty pleasure though.Sucks because with the concept, they could have had the perfect formula of comedy, suspense, and audience nostalgia to make for a blockbuster hit. Sadly, the scriptwriter dropped the ball.
Because I loved that movie.
The problem I see with Sandler is that he has lost his drive he once had.
In his early films, happy gilmore, billy madison, the waterboy, etc, You can tell he genuinely was having fun making those movies. He even had his personal friends be regular characters in his movies. The jokes were funny because they were creative and the humor seemed to come natural.
His later movies seem to have lost this, and became more business like. Like hes just churning them out without the same kind of enthusiasm and drive. Just to make some quick cash.
Or it could be that he grew out of the "aggressive angry man child" character he played in his early movies. Now he is a hack that makes below average movies.
His routine got old. Even though it was once hilarious.