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This Is Why You Need To See Adam Sandler’s Pixels Movie This Weekend [WIN]
Adam Sandler stars in Pixels – where Pac-Man appears to have invaded planet Earth, and here’s why you should take notice.
It’s hard not to be lured to Adam Sandler’s movies. His endearing and everyday-guy approach has garnered him many fans in SA, but this time he’s taking on something vastly different from the familiar rom-com scenario, and it’s hitting South African cinemas this weekend.
Sandler is leading a star-packed cast in Pixels, the new movie from Home Alone and Mrs Doubtfire director Chris Columbus. And it’s looking pretty amazing.
There’s a cool idea behind this one too. It tells of aliens, who pick up feeds of classic videogames. Unfortunately, when they see the likes of Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, said aliens get the wrong idea, and take that as a declaration of war on planet Earth.
Sandler plays a videogame expert who leads the fightback. And from the trailer, this one looks to be a huge jolt of gaming nostalgia and comedy rolled into in one.
Here’s the full synopsis:
In Pixels, when intergalactic aliens discover video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth, using the video games as the models for their assaults – and now-U.S. President Cooper must call on his old-school arcade friends to save the world from being destroyed by PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede, and Space Invaders. Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patte, a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens.
If that’s not awesome enough, Casio has decided to share some of its very own digital creations with some lucky fans. There are 2 Casio G-Shock watches up for grabs. All you have to do to is email competitions@menstuff.co.za and correctly answer to the following question:
QUESTION: Name one retro video game character that features in the movie.
Remember to include your own name and contact details, so that we can contact you if you win (duh).
Also, stay up to date with the latest Casio news by liking Casio SA on Facebook.
Also, if you book tickets at www.numet.ro/pixels you will receive a R100 voucher to spend on takealot.com on any order over R250! A pretty sweet deal, if we don’t say so ourselves.
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GregZA
July 25, 2015 at 13:52
Entered!
jhb_boet
July 25, 2015 at 13:52
I actually need a new time piece. ENTERED!
jhb_boet
July 25, 2015 at 13:54
Is Adam Sandler a video game character?
jhb_boet
July 25, 2015 at 13:56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJ0bOV41J0 Happy Gilmore video game!!!!!!
GregZA
July 25, 2015 at 13:59
Amazing!!!
JonJo
July 25, 2015 at 14:00
This makes you a serious contender
HeinRich
July 25, 2015 at 14:03
I second that.
Not Peter Pan
July 28, 2015 at 13:11
I third that
james
July 25, 2015 at 14:01
Pretty much the best thing i’ve seen in a while. They have been airing it like crazy on MNET at the moment
Not Peter Pan
July 28, 2015 at 13:10
Ok I’ve changed my mind. Adam Sandler all day!
Leslie xOx
July 25, 2015 at 13:53
I’m entering as we speak
james
July 25, 2015 at 13:55
How retro are we talking? Does Chess count?
james
July 25, 2015 at 13:57
Monopoly or Risk?
james
July 25, 2015 at 13:57
Obvs Donkey Kong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not Peter Pan
July 28, 2015 at 13:09
Donkey Kong all day!
jhb_boet
July 25, 2015 at 14:00
HIPSTER!!!!!
Vusi_S
July 25, 2015 at 13:58
G-Shocks are totally Gangster!!!!!! Entering
Vusi_S
July 25, 2015 at 13:59
Does the winner get to select their own colour?
HeinRich
July 25, 2015 at 14:02
Awesome Comp. Entered. Donkey Kong all the way!!!
jhb_boet
August 5, 2015 at 18:38
So did i win?