This movie is one of the most disappointing movies of 2015, as the trailers made it seem like it was gonna be an amazing nostalgia filled time. But instead, it's just another really bad Adam Sandler movie. Look, it's definitely not the worst he's done, but it's nothing good whatsoever. The idea behind this film is straight up genius, as alien signals are sent with video game files, and then the aliens send back the video game characters. That's awesome, but this movie just straight up ruins it in almost every way. One, the script is just awful. This is because nothing is really funny, there are extremely large plot holes, and it's just uninspired and subpar at best. Two, the only enjoyable performance done was by Peter Dinklage. He was awesome, but everyone else was just not funny and kind of half hearted. Kevin James does the same exact thing he does in every other movie he's in, Adam Sandler looks uninterested most of the time, Michelle Monoghan comes off as non believable at times, Josh Gad yells a lot and isn't that interesting, etc. Overall, almost nobody really gave it their all, which doesn't surprise me considering how poorly written everything is, so I don't blame them for this. I mean, besides this movie, everyone in this film were great in other films. Three, as a comedy, this movie fails miserably, as it's just not funny. I'm sorry, but I don't find Kevin James as the freaking president or Josh Gad screaming for little to no reason that funny. I guess I chuckled a tiny bit, but once the novelty wore off, it just became painful to sit through as jokes never really landed. However, like I said, Peter Dinklage was awesome, but that's about it. Overall, I really did not like this movie at all. I know there are people that like this film, because I've read the reviews, and while I'm glad that they enjoyed it, I just can't. I wanted to love this movie, as the idea for this film is one of the best I've seen. It just feels like after the idea was conceived, little to no effort was put into making this film a great one, which really sucks. There are a few things I did like that keeps this a tiny bit better than other Adam Sandler films in my opinion (for whatever that's worth). The idea, like I said previously, is great, and the visuals are amazing and they look great. I guess the performances aren't that bad. Sure, they're not quite as believable or funny as they should be, but they are passable, I guess. Besides that, there is little I can recommend about this movie. It's just another crappy Adam Sandler movie, and I hate saying that, because I really thought this movie looked really cool. But, alas, this is just an amazing idea ruined by an awful script.

Look... this movie does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's meant to be fun. In fact, my husband who collects vintage video games and I mean, is a serious collector, LOVED IT. And I thought it was great fun. IT's not supposed to be an Oscar level movie. You watch, and you accept it for what it is. Sandler is Sandler, and I enjoy his humor. For some reason, the critics have turned on him in a bad way and I don't know why. But I suppose his type of humor is for the young and he's a middle aged man now and maybe should have turned to more serious roles? That's at least what I think is bugging these folks. But I like the movie. And I'm watching it now which is why I wrote the review. Great fun. Keep 'em coming, Sandler. You have fans and that's who you are making movies for.

Havent you guys realized that Eddie the cheater is Billy Mitchell!

This is an Adam Sandler movie so it automatically has lovers and haters with parents wondering if their kids can watch it. The film opens in 1982 with kids playing in an arcade championship with the tape being sent into space by NASA for aliens. Years later when Kevin James is POTUS and Sandler is on the NERD Brigade installing TV systems, the world is attacked by aliens using video games tactics. Only the old time players have the ability to defeat them, sort of like "Ghost Busters" but not nearly as funny.For those who like movies based on video games, this one goes over the top. The script is formula with minor twists but not real surprises. The language was iffy as it uses the word "b***h" which made the kids giggle. There was 1 F-bomb. There is some talk about sex such as making a Martha Stewart, Serena Williams sandwich. Definite PG-13 stuff.Adam Sandler managed to score minor roles for his wife and kids. There are some fun scenes with era music and people, even though some came after 1982 creating anachronisms.Good mindless fun, aimed at teens who were around in 1982 and wormholed into the present.