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'''''{{wp|Pixels (2015 film)|Pixels}}''''' is | |image=[[File:Pixels xlg.jpg|250px]] | ||
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|writer={{wp|Tim Herlihy}}<br>Timothy Dowling | |||
|direct={{wp|Chris Columbus}} | |||
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|star={{wp|Adam Sandler}}<br>{{wp|Kevin James}}<br>{{wp|Michelle Monaghan}}<br>{{wp|Peter Dinklage}}<br>{{wp|Josh Gad}}<br>{{wp|Sean Bean}}<br>{{wp|Brian Cox (actor)|Brian Cox}} | |||
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|origin=[[United States of America]] | |||
|language=English | |||
|rating=PG-13 | |||
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|prod={{wp|Adam Sandler}}<br>Chris Columbus<br>Mark Radcliffe<br>{{wp|Allen Covert}} | |||
|editor={{wp|Hughes Winborne}} | |||
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|prodcompany={{wp|Columbia Pictures}}<br>{{wp|Happy Madison Productions}}<br>{{wp|1492 Pictures}}<br>{{wp|LStar Capital}} | |||
|cinema={{wp|Amir Mokri}} | |||
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|runtime=106 minutes | |||
|budget=$88–129 million | |||
|distributor={{wp|Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group#Sony Pictures Releasing|Sony Pictures Releasing}} | |||
|release=July 24, 2015 (US) | |||
|boxoffice=$244.9 million | |||
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'''''{{wp|Pixels (2015 film)|Pixels}}''''' is a science-fiction action comedy film released in 2015 and co-produced by {{wp|Sony Pictures}} and {{wp|Happy Madison Productions}}. Based on {{wp|Pixels (2010 film)|the 2010 short film of the same name}}, the film stars {{wp|Adam Sandler}} as Sam Brenner, a down-on-his-luck former arcade champion and home theater installer who through a series of events is hired by the US military to train a group of old-school arcade players in fighting an alien race attacking Earth with technology inspired by 1980s arcade games, including ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''{{wp|Pac-Man}}''. | |||
The | The film was critically panned, with reviewers criticizing the performances, humor, product placement, execution, and dialogue, although the soundtrack, originality, and visuals were praised by some. The film was also a box office disappointment, grossing US$245 million<ref>[https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt2120120/?ref_=bo_se_r_1] ''Box Office Mojo.'' Retrieved September 4th, 2021</ref> on a budget of between US$88 million and US$129 million. | ||
==''Mario''-related elements in ''Pixels''== | ==''Super Mario''-related elements in ''Pixels''== | ||
[[File:Donkey Kong-Pixels.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong in the climax of | [[File:Donkey Kong-Pixels.jpg|thumb|left|140px|Donkey Kong in the climax of the film.]] | ||
The film begins with Sam Brenner playing the [[Donkey Kong (game)|original ''Donkey Kong'' game]] and | The film begins with Sam Brenner playing the [[Donkey Kong (game)|original ''Donkey Kong'' game]] and losing a championship match to Eddie Plant ({{wp|Peter Dinklage}}), who uses a [[cheat code]] (despite the fact that the actual game does not feature cheat codes and doing so would be counter-productive for an arcade game). ''Donkey Kong'' haunts Brenner as "the one game he sucks at". | ||
When the "arcaders" are called in to train {{wp|United States Navy SEALs}} to play arcade games, Ludlow Lamonsoff ({{wp|Josh Gad}}) wears a shirt depicting [[Small Mario]]'s [[jump]]ing sprite from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | |||
Later in the film, an alien that has taken a form based on [[Mario]]'s sprite from ''Donkey Kong'' can be seen running and jumping across a street, although none of the main characters are seen interacting with him. | Later in the film, an alien that has taken a form based on [[Mario]]'s sprite from ''Donkey Kong'' can be seen running and jumping across a street, although none of the main characters are seen interacting with him. | ||
The climax | The film's climax has the cast face the leader of the aliens, who has taken a form based on [[Donkey Kong]] and is on a re-creation of [[25m]], with captives on the same platform [[Pauline]] is held captive on in ''Donkey Kong''. As Donkey Kong attacks the group, Brenner has a breakdown when he cannot figure out Donkey Kong's pattern and his insecurity over not being able to win the game gets to him. One of the captives, Matty van Patten ({{wp|Matt Lintz}}), then reveals that Plant cheated, giving Brenner the confidence he needs to get to the top and defeat Donkey Kong using a [[hammer]]. | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The original script of the | The original script of the film did not feature Donkey Kong, but he was included after meeting with [[Nintendo]] and convincing the company Donkey Kong would be "treated with respect".<ref>Angela Watercutter (July 22, 2015). [https://www.wired.com/2015/07/pixels-chris-columbus-interview/ DONKEY KONG ALMOST DIDN'T MAKE IT INTO PIXELS]. ''Wired''. Retrieved November 14, 2018</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Pixels_donkey_kong_poster.jpg|Film poster featuring Donkey Kong | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=ピクセル | |||
|JapR=Pikuseru | |||
|JapM=Pixel | |||
|ChiS=像素大战 | |||
|ChiSR=Xiàngsù Dàzhàn | |||
|ChiSM=Pixel Wars | |||
|ChiT=世界大對戰 <small>(Taiwan)</small> | |||
|ChiTR=Shìjiè Dà Duìzhàn | |||
|ChiTM=Wars of the World | |||
|ChiT2=屈機起格命 <small>(Hong Kong)</small> | |||
|ChiT2R=Qū Jī Qǐ Gémìng | |||
|ChiT2M=Benevolence | |||
|Dut= | |||
|DutM= | |||
|Fre=Pixels | |||
|Ger=Pixels | |||
|Ita=Pixels | |||
|Kor=픽셀 | |||
|KorR=Pigsel | |||
|KorM=Pixel | |||
|Por=Pixels | |||
|Rus=Пиксели | |||
|RusR=Pikseli | |||
|RusM=Pixels | |||
|SpaA=Pixeles | |||
|SpaAM=Pixels | |||
|SpaE=Pixels | |||
}} | |||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Eddie Plant is a caricature of many well-known gamers<ref>[https://twitter.com/SonyPIX/status/818859953888731137 Tweet from SonyPIX] ''Twitter.'' Retrieved July 27, 2019</ref> | *Eddie Plant is a caricature of many well-known gamers,<ref>[https://twitter.com/SonyPIX/status/818859953888731137 Tweet from SonyPIX] ''Twitter.'' Retrieved July 27, 2019</ref> including {{wp|Billy Mitchell (gamer)|Billy Mitchell}}, the controversial and then-current world record-holder for the arcade version of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Pac-Man''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{TV}} | {{TV series and films}} | ||
[[Category:Films]] | [[Category:Films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:12, April 8, 2024
- Not to be confused with Pixl.
| Pixels | |
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| General information | |
| Director(s) | Chris Columbus |
| Writer(s) | Tim Herlihy Timothy Dowling |
| Starring | Adam Sandler Kevin James Michelle Monaghan Peter Dinklage Josh Gad Sean Bean Brian Cox |
| Country of origin | United States of America |
| Original language | English |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Adam Sandler Chris Columbus Mark Radcliffe Allen Covert |
| Editor(s) | Hughes Winborne |
| Production company | Columbia Pictures Happy Madison Productions 1492 Pictures LStar Capital |
| Cinematography | Amir Mokri |
| Runtime | 106 minutes |
| Budget | $88–129 million |
| Distribution | |
| Distributor(s) | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date | July 24, 2015 (US) |
| Box office | $244.9 million |
Pixels is a science-fiction action comedy film released in 2015 and co-produced by Sony Pictures and Happy Madison Productions. Based on the 2010 short film of the same name, the film stars Adam Sandler as Sam Brenner, a down-on-his-luck former arcade champion and home theater installer who through a series of events is hired by the US military to train a group of old-school arcade players in fighting an alien race attacking Earth with technology inspired by 1980s arcade games, including Donkey Kong and Pac-Man.
The film was critically panned, with reviewers criticizing the performances, humor, product placement, execution, and dialogue, although the soundtrack, originality, and visuals were praised by some. The film was also a box office disappointment, grossing US$245 million[1] on a budget of between US$88 million and US$129 million.
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The film begins with Sam Brenner playing the original Donkey Kong game and losing a championship match to Eddie Plant (Peter Dinklage), who uses a cheat code (despite the fact that the actual game does not feature cheat codes and doing so would be counter-productive for an arcade game). Donkey Kong haunts Brenner as "the one game he sucks at".
When the "arcaders" are called in to train United States Navy SEALs to play arcade games, Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad) wears a shirt depicting Small Mario's jumping sprite from Super Mario Bros..
Later in the film, an alien that has taken a form based on Mario's sprite from Donkey Kong can be seen running and jumping across a street, although none of the main characters are seen interacting with him.
The film's climax has the cast face the leader of the aliens, who has taken a form based on Donkey Kong and is on a re-creation of 25m, with captives on the same platform Pauline is held captive on in Donkey Kong. As Donkey Kong attacks the group, Brenner has a breakdown when he cannot figure out Donkey Kong's pattern and his insecurity over not being able to win the game gets to him. One of the captives, Matty van Patten (Matt Lintz), then reveals that Plant cheated, giving Brenner the confidence he needs to get to the top and defeat Donkey Kong using a hammer.
Production[edit]
The original script of the film did not feature Donkey Kong, but he was included after meeting with Nintendo and convincing the company Donkey Kong would be "treated with respect".[2]
Gallery[edit]
Film poster featuring Donkey Kong
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ピクセル Pikuseru |
Pixel |
| Chinese (simplified) | 像素大战 Xiàngsù Dàzhàn |
Pixel Wars |
| Chinese (traditional) | 世界大對戰 (Taiwan) Shìjiè Dà Duìzhàn 屈機起格命 (Hong Kong) Qū Jī Qǐ Gémìng |
Wars of the World Benevolence |
| French | Pixels |
- |
| German | Pixels |
- |
| Italian | Pixels |
- |
| Korean | 픽셀 Pigsel |
Pixel |
| Portuguese | Pixels |
- |
| Russian | Пиксели Pikseli |
Pixels |
| Spanish (NOA) | Pixeles |
Pixels |
| Spanish (NOE) | Pixels |
- |
Trivia[edit]
- Eddie Plant is a caricature of many well-known gamers,[3] including Billy Mitchell, the controversial and then-current world record-holder for the arcade version of Donkey Kong and Pac-Man.
References[edit]
- ^ [1] Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 4th, 2021
- ^ Angela Watercutter (July 22, 2015). DONKEY KONG ALMOST DIDN'T MAKE IT INTO PIXELS. Wired. Retrieved November 14, 2018
- ^ Tweet from SonyPIX Twitter. Retrieved July 27, 2019
