Misinterpretation always spells problems

When aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults.

President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call his childhood best friend, ’80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Sandler), now a home theatre installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. There is a perception that gaming and TV consoles are for children, however, Pixels redefines that notion as comedians Sandler and James hilariously play games as if their lives depend on it. This movie is epic because it features stars from hit movies such as Mr. Deeds, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Wedding Ringer as well as Game of Thrones series.