directed by: Chris Columbus, year: 2015
actors: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage

Pixels (2015) is a sci‑fi action‑comedy directed by Chris Columbus. When aliens misinterpret video‑game footage as a threat, they attack Earth with living pixel characters like Pac‑Man and Donkey Kong. A washed‑up arcade champ (Adam Sandler) teams with a sharp strategist (Peter Dinklage), a tech expert (Kevin James), and a former pro (Michelle Monaghan) to outsmart the invaders and save humanity using classic game tactics. The film blends humor with fantasy action as it recasts retro games into modern blockbuster stakes.

Video Games, Science Fiction, Action Comedy, Video Game Adaptation, Alien Invasion, Blocky Graphics