Funny but probably accurate review for new "Pixels" movie starring Adam Sandler

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07-23-2015, 04:07 AM
Dan Druff

Funny but probably accurate review for new "Pixels" movie starring Adam Sandler

For those of you that don't know, "Pixels" is a new Adam Sandler about '80s video game characters coming to life.

On the surface, this seems like a movie I would really enjoy. I am really into the 1980s, and I love '80s video games even more.

But this movie looks like it has fail written all over it, and basically mixes expensive special effects with uninspiring references to these old games (and other '80s stuff), without at all attempting to cleverly work them into the plot.

Simply put, they are counting on people to enjoy the movie just because they say, "Hey, I remember that!"

So far almost everyone hates it. The movie officially launches Friday.

Here's the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIOcWZOQL5M

Here the LOL review (warning -- excessive profanity):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFD2293oGvA
07-23-2015, 05:44 AM
Daly

That review is fairly Fucking awesome. I can see it 100%.

And really... What the fuck is Peter Dinklidge doing in this POs?
07-23-2015, 07:19 AM
Jayjami

Looks like a Ghostbusters remake with better graphics. Same plot, different bad guys. Funny how Hollywood spends millions on special effects, but will cut corners on the screen play. Here's an idea, start with a good story and then embellish it with state of the art CGIs.
07-23-2015, 07:27 AM
tyde

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayjami

Looks like a Ghostbusters remake with better graphics. Same plot, different bad guys. Funny how Hollywood spends millions on special effects, but will cut corners on the screen play. Here's an idea, start with a good story and then embellish it with state of the art CGIs.

couldn't have said it any better

CGI and special effects should compliment and accentuate a movie, not dominate it.

I mean seriously, why even bother with human actors anymore ?

90% of the movies that Hollywood has been cranking out lately are complete garbage

But, that Mad Max remake was off the hook
07-23-2015, 08:15 AM
ToasterOven

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/pix...how-1719280158

I enjoy Will Leitch on movies. Obviously, not a favorable review.

But when was the last time anyone willingly went to an Adam Sandler movie? The guy has totally given up caring what ends up on the screen. I went to see Click in 2006, but only because it wasn't my turn to pick. I'm at 9 years without paying for an Adam Sandler movie and it's a mortal lock that I will never go to another. I'm baffled that he continues to make enough money on these movies to get his shit produced over and over.
07-23-2015, 08:17 AM
simpdog

Any publicity is good publicity.....

Now people will watch it to see if it really is the worst ever.

Also don't underestimate 10-15 yr olds.
07-23-2015, 08:18 AM
SrslySirius

Adam Sandler is a scam artist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc85QCF5414
07-23-2015, 08:20 AM
simpdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by SrslySirius

Adam Sandler is a scam artist.

I didn't watch the video but I wouldn't call him a scam artist.

He's good at making shitty/cheap movies that end up making him and others around him wealthy.
07-23-2015, 08:24 AM
SrslySirius

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by SrslySirius

Adam Sandler is a scam artist.

I didn't watch the video but I wouldn't call him a scam artist.

He's good at making shitty/cheap movies that end up making him and others around him wealthy.

Jack and Jill was pretty close to meeting the textbook definition of scam. Check it out if you dare.
07-23-2015, 08:26 AM
SrslySirius

By the way, for some insane reason, Netflix signed Sandler to an exclusive 4-movie deal.

Apparently the first one in production is so infantile and racist that a bunch of actors quit. The premise also sounds completely retarded, like a 12 year old wrote it in a weekend.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Adam-...out-71106.html
07-23-2015, 08:38 AM
4Dragons

The best thing Sandler ever did was "The Stud Boy" on "Remote Control".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grK66SReEFA
07-23-2015, 08:50 AM
bukowski72

Quote:

Originally Posted by SrslySirius

The premise also sounds completely retarded, like a 12 year old wrote it in a weekend.

Confirmed. Go to 0:34
http://southpark.cc.com/clips/vjx234...zed-automatron

Producer: Watch this: AWESOM-O, given the current trends of the movie-going public can you come up with an idea for a movie that will break a hundred million box office?
Cartman: Um... okay. How about this: [the staffers take pen to paper and anticipate the ideas] Adam Sandler is like, in love with some girl, but then it turns out that the girl is actually a... golden retriever, or something.
Staffer 2: [thinking over this idea, then write it down] Oh, perfect!
Staffer 3: We'll call it "Puppy Love"!
Staffer 2: Give us another movie idea, AWESOM-O!
Mitch: Yeah, yeah!
Staffer 3: Let's hear it!
Mitch: Yeah, we wanna hear it!
Staffer 3: Come on, come on!
Cartman: Okay, how about this: Adam Sandler... inherits like, a billion dollars, but first, he has to, like, become a... boxer, or something.
Staffer 3: [the producers start writing again]... Yes, it's flawless!
Mitch: Punch-Drunk Billionaire!

Cartman: Movie idea number 2305: Adam Sandler is trapped on an island and falls in love with a coconut.
Producer: Great, AWESOM-O, Great
07-23-2015, 10:55 AM
tyde

Thanks to ‘Pixels,’ it’s game over for Adam Sandler’s career

http://nypost.com/2015/07/23/thanks-...ium=SocialFlow
07-23-2015, 12:46 PM
shortbuspoker

The critics also said The Interview was horrible but I laughed my ass off watching it. The critics tore down Hot Tub Time Machine 2 but I laughed my ass off. I don't put much faith in those people. I'll download it and watch it for free like I've done for almost every movie I've watched the last 3 or 4 years.
07-23-2015, 12:49 PM
Belly Buster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Here the LOL review (warning -- excessive profanity):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFD2293oGvA

Funny review, but watching it I just thought it was Marty with a different voice.
07-23-2015, 12:53 PM
Belly Buster

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Originally Posted by simpdog

Any publicity is good publicity.....

Now people will watch it to see if it really is the worst ever.

Also don't underestimate 10-15 yr olds.

More than an element of truth in that ....
07-23-2015, 01:00 PM
Daly

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Dragons

The best thing Sandler ever did was "The Stud Boy" on "Remote Control".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grK66SReEFA

Everyone's net worth on that show... $2-$3 Million max.

Joke stud boy? Probably like $400M
07-23-2015, 01:29 PM
4Dragons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daly

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Dragons

The best thing Sandler ever did was "The Stud Boy" on "Remote Control".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grK66SReEFA

Everyone's net worth on that show... $2-$3 Million max.

Joke stud boy? Probably like $400M

Colin Quinn was on it and Kari Wuwhore, Colin ain't hurtin' and I don't know how well Kari married. Last I heard of Marisol she was a washed up mexican soap actress. Ken Ober died years ago.
07-23-2015, 03:09 PM
gauchojake

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Dragons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daly

Everyone's net worth on that show... $2-$3 Million max.

Joke stud boy? Probably like $400M

Colin Quinn was on it and Kari Wuwhore, Colin ain't hurtin' and I don't know how well Kari married. Last I heard of Marisol she was a washed up mexican soap actress. Ken Ober died years ago.

http://www.mrskin.com/kari-wuhrer-nude-c1085.html
07-23-2015, 05:40 PM
chinamaniac

Seen this trailor 3 times. Looks worse every time
07-23-2015, 06:30 PM
Hockey Guy

Adam Sandler is god.

/thread
07-23-2015, 06:33 PM
tyde

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Originally Posted by Hockey Guy

Adam Sandler is god.

http://media.giphy.com/media/14idmpaz53MkAE/giphy.gif
07-23-2015, 06:43 PM
Crowe Diddly

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpdog

Any publicity is good publicity.....

Now people will watch it to see if it really is the worst ever.

Also don't underestimate 10-15 yr olds.

10-15 year olds have no interest in 80s video games OR adam sandler movies.

'Any pub is good pub' does not work for shitty movies. it kills them dead before opening night.
07-23-2015, 07:03 PM
simpdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpdog

Any publicity is good publicity.....

Now people will watch it to see if it really is the worst ever.

Also don't underestimate 10-15 yr olds.

10-15 year olds have no interest in 80s video games OR adam sandler movies.

'Any pub is good pub' does not work for shitty movies. it kills them dead before opening night.

They know it's a shitty movie so they're forcing commercials down everyone's throats and pumping it up.

My uneducated guess is it will hit 30 million the first weekend.
07-23-2015, 07:44 PM
Shizzmoney

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Originally Posted by Daly

And really... What the fuck is Peter Dinklidge doing in this POs?

Even little men gotta eat