For some people who feel the childhood and adolescence in the 80s, definitely feel the fun to play arcade games such as Pac-Man, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Tetris, Galaga, and many others. What if arcade games are played in a wider coverage, call it, is played in real life not just in a machine or other electronic devices? Excitement that is trying to be presented by Pixels, the film of Adam Sandler, which acts as a producer and actor, a comedian who once amusing and entertaining in his time who still wants to prove his skills of it through this film, which unfortunately, he stumbled in the process.

By Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) as the director, Pixels tells the story of Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), a person who works at a company that provides services to install electronic devices and software childhood friends with Will Cooper (Kevin James), the American president (Kevin James as a president? Okay ...). One day, one of the US military base attacked by aliens. Apparently, the aliens attack the earth because they receive a time capsule that was sent by NASA in 1982 of the world championship Arcade Game in which at that time little Sam Brenner participate and lose while playing Donkey Kong with Eddie Plant (Peter Dinklage) as his opponent. The aliens think that the time capsule was a threat and a call for war.

Alien attacks carried to the earth using the theme arcade game that involves a classic arcade game with all its rules. Will Cooper to the position as president of Americans who have full authority, he commissioned Sam Brenner, Plant and Ludlow Lamonsoff Eddie (Josh Gad), which is an old friend he met during the world championship Arcade Games in 1982. They were assigned to draw up a strategy and trying to beat aliens. Their efforts also helped by a beautiful lieutenant colonel named Violet van Patten (Michelle Monaghan).

Adam Sandler as no tired to prove that he can still bring fresh humor in every fillmnya. Pixels seem like an ambitious project to take the hearts of the audience with all the appeal by presenting a nostalgic effect will be an arcade game, the promising star and a brilliant series of CGI effects. But unfortunately, all the elements are intended to highlight the advantages of the film is flawed by a weak and pathetic plot and script are presented.

Plots that are served very messy and there are many plot holes here and there that it should not be too dizzy thought because this film was carrying the storyline is super silly and does not make sense. Nevertheless, the plot holes and irregularities in this movie that should indeed be understandably difficult to be ignored simply because of the level of bothering the rather pronounced. When the CGI effects are being does not appear, the story is monotonous and flat was unavoidable to be highlighted.

By looking at how the chaotic plot is there, do not expect too much that his players would show optimal performance. That is because they do not have the scope to show the best acting that they could, they were confined in a weak plot and script that they have to undergo. Even so, there are still some humor that most do not invite laughter, while the rest were forced to a lot of humor funny.

In spite of it all, can not be denied the film is still very easy to be enjoyed. When watching the fight scenes were inspired by the arcade game with sederatan visual effects and CGI looks marvelous, you then will float in it and feel have fun. Like we are getting into the theme park and having fun, less like that sensation. So, if you really just want to look for entertainment only and can afford to ignore the silliness of the plot and script, Pixels is not a bad option.

My Score 6.6 of 10.0

 

Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Tim Herlihy (screenplay), Timothy Dowling (screenplay)
Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan

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Pixar comes back with ambitious animation project. This time, they came back with a film called Inside Out, a project that worked for 5 years with director Pete Docter and co-director Ronnie del Carmen.

 

This film tells the story of Joy (Happiness; voiced by Amy Poehler), Sadness (Sad; sound by Phyllis Smith), Anger (Angry; sound by Lewis Black), Disgust (Disgusted; Mindy Kaling) and Fear (Fear; Bill Hader), five basic human emotions, which is in the mind Riley Anderson (voice by Kaitlyn Dias), a girl aged 11 years. Growing and maturing is not an easy experience, as well as for Riley, who at the age of puberty should be moved with his family to San Francisco when his father moved the task. In these difficult times, Joy, were mostly set mind Riley, inadvertently sucked along Sadness enter into long term memory Riley and must find a way to get back to the headquarters, where Joy and his friends control the mind Riley. Meanwhile, all the new things that make Riley shocked and did not get used, giving rise to a situation which is far more difficult than imagined for himself and also for Anger, Disgust and Fear, who suddenly have to run the headquarters without Joy (and also Sadness).

Research very detailed and well thought out concept very carefully indeed produce a work that will not be easily forgotten. Similarly, the Inside Out. All that is in this film to work with and very good synergy. The voice managed to bring the souls of the characters (which is a wide variety of emotions) be alive and in accordance with what was to be delivered at every moment in the film. Each element in this film has a psychological significance and role with regard to the course of the film's story, from the color, lighting, camera angles, shapes to music. The story is very flowing and dialogues full of humor at the same intelligence-dialogues are not native said, but it can make us come to think further. Animation also looks very good and quality, as we know from Pixar in general.

Although this film is an animated film that is generally associated with children's films, there is a big difference compared to the Inside Out had animated films in general: the film can be enjoyed and appreciated more precisely with age audience. Of course, children will still be able to enjoy this film with characters who live and its setting which is the mind of a child, but the experience of watching this movie will actually even more striking and leave their mark on the adult audience; viewers who generally understand fundamentally what it is about memory and how the brain works as well as the system-of course-had more experience the bittersweet life.

I will not divulge much more, because it is precisely the experience of the most exciting and fun of the film is as minimal as possible when you know about the movie itself. I myself thus: I came to the cinema just to watch the trailer armed with knowledge of the extent to which incidentally played in the cinema when I want to watch another movie. Only one thing you need to know so you are sure that the film is necessary and should be watched: the film is brilliant and will take you on an emotional journey. Please assault your favorite movies with friends, family and relatives, because it is a pity if the film is not to be missed.

 

My Score: 9.0 of 10.0

 

Directors:
Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen

Writers:
Pete Docter (story), Ronaldo Del Carmen (story) (as Ronnie del Carmen) , 5 more credits »

Stars:
Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black |

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Despicable Me (2010) -and its sequel, Despicable Me 2 (2013), is the animated film has enough uniqueness. First, the film makes a villain as the protagonist, although is made ridiculous and still have a heart to the theme of family is quite thick. Second, the main figures of the film was even less well-known than the characters aides, called the minion. With the form, the doings, and the language of cute adorable, the minion become a new star in the world of animation. Naturally, this opportunity was used by the animation studio Illumination Entertainment to create a movie spin-off called Minions, giving place to the yellow creature appeared in front.

Minions conceived as a prequel of Despicable Me, as well as the story of the origins of the minion. Minions was indeed created to serve and admire anyone who strongest-that usually are criminals. They are always looking for such figures to be the boss. Ranging from Tyrannosaurus rex in ancient, medieval Dracula, until Napoleon Bonaparte in the 19th century. Unfortunately, they often lose their bosses because of their own carelessness.

Life without meaning and purpose because it did not have a boss, three minion named Kevin, Stuart, and Bob (all voiced Pierre Coffin) do odyssey looking for a new boss. They reached the United States, and knowing there was a convention of the criminals from all over the world, featuring Scarlett Overkill (Sandra Bullock), which is touted as the greatest villain today. Three minion is also trying to make Scarlett as their bosses, although they had to do quite heavy conditions: steal the crown of the Queen of England.

Minions is one example of a film that is immune to criticism. However the quality of the film, the film will still be welcomed crowded. Frankly, the story is not the main selling materials of the existence of this film. Illumination Entertainment (and studio Universal Pictures) already know very well the market share of their property this one, the children and their parents, who will surely be interested in just seeing the minion is acting on the big screen. Good or poor quality, which is important the existence of these minions stronger and lifted again. Or in another language, it could be a momentum to increase sales of its merchandise.

The story of the origin of the minion who finally met with Gru (the main character in Despicable Me) can actually be done with a short, maybe even fit in a short film. However, because the value of the minions are very high to be sold, of course a pity if only made short films. Unfortunately, the opportunity to make a longer movie does not encourage the manufacturer to make the story more contained.

With equal humor, movie Despicable Me before at least trying to bring family values ​​and acceptance between Gru with the arrival of three orphans. Meanwhile, the Minions it as just a set of sketch comedy of the minion who spliced-connect, entertain a moment without moments that really worth remembering. This film does not have something that can make the minion is preferable than before, in addition to regular laughter each see their silliness with his slapstick humor, which is also not surprising.

It should be recognized that a number of times humor was successful. Besides cuteness minion, the film also slipped Mockery humor that may be more pervasive in the adult audiences-especially how the film made a habit caricature Englishman who likes to drink tea and speak politely. The film is also packed with animated graphics are very smooth and clean, and the design of the characters and objects are interesting and colorful. However, like sweet drinks with artificial coloring and sugar are not healthy for the body, what does it mean humor and interesting pictures without a strong story and characterization. Even when the story moved to the moment the minion given power and was not able to because of their nature are devoted-also evaporated without a trace.

However, once again, because this film was obviously made just to make the audience flocked to buy tickets to the movie theater to laugh and feel passionately alone, Minions not completely "innocent" of the shortfall. Minions managed by naked eyes, fun and entertaining when seen, although it is the sensation that just got there. This film is like a pass away without giving trace means, other than the suggestion to buy toys and ornaments minion only.

 

My score: 6,5/10

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Director : Thor Freudenthal

Starring : Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachel Harris, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding, Owen Fielding, Devon Bostick dan Chloe Moretz. 
Year : 2010
Score : 3,5 of 5
20th Century Fox

Synopsis:

Adapted from the successful work of Jeff Kinney's novel of the same name, the film tells the life of a boy - men Haffley Greg (Zachary Gordon) who just entered junior high school. Greg summarizes the humorous story of his life in a diary (which he admits is named journal), including about his family, his friends, and friends - classmates.

My Review:

Not many films about the lives of children 1 junior class (or a lot huh? Obviously I have not seen the movie - the movie ...), and The Diary of a Wimpy Kid summarizes the life story of boys - junior boys class 1 well. I think the film (including book) is so funny and fresh as Jeff Kinney is not stuck to include elements of romance in the style of a love-monkey in the film.

Jeff Kinney try to present a new perspective to explain about the meaning of friendship, and the recording - the recording of his childhood about how he sees the world through the eyes of a guy 12 years. No detail - detail that witty, that seemed escapes most teen movie genre today. About the legend of cheese stuck on the basketball court, how to dress in order to look cool, and the desire to be popular at school is - simple things are so special in this film. Extraordinary, the only thing was the brain child of 12 years it could be an interesting thing to me that ten years older. I also like the hubbub of the family of Greg. Brother - men nosy, little brother who followed Greg where - where, indifferent father and mother neutralize everything is a common family life. Simplicity was otherwise cause cuteness fun and not excessive.

Many film critics say it is, that Freudenthal failed to execute the film of the book well. Thus, for some people who have read the book and watched the new film will probably be disappointed. It is often the case of the film is taken from a book. For example, most Harry Potter fans are always disappointed with the films they have seen because it is not as much fun as his novels. But lucky me, I have not read the novel so that it can calmly watch this movie without being stuck with a detailed story of the novel that I never read it.

Recommended for:

You want to look for alternative comedy, you need a movie that can be watched family together - together, and you have just entered junior high school.

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RottenTomatoes: 78% | JohanSaysMovie: 4/5 

Starring: Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon

Directed by: Jay and Mark Duplass

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Jeff, Who Lives at Homes tells the story of a strange day - starting from Jeff (Jason Segel), the youngest child lazy and childish, which is believed to be destiny. One day he believes that his destiny relating to telephone a wrong asking 'Kevin', which then led to a series of random events involving his older brother Pat (Ed Helms), which was no problem with his wife, and the mother (Susan Sarandon) who discover a secret fan in his office. The story is actually trivial with a touch of quirky - but Jay and Mark Duplass acting as a director and scriptwriter could bring a drama that not only funny but also touching. Its main focus is on brotherly relations between brother and sister, which of course marred by bickering and events - weird random events - but ultimately very touching. Powered by the acting is quite good from the three main characters, Jeff, Who Lives at Homes is a family drama rather to be missed.

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