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Over the holidays I went to Lazer force and Bowling. It was the best time because we didn't have to go with others. No one was shooting us and we had the whole place to ourselves.

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I went on along windy drive to toupo. When we got there it was pitch black and the streets were quit me and my sister went straight to bed. We went to lake taupo the next day.

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Serena went to her neighbors house to see her neighbors new dog. he is 7 weeks old and his name is diesel he is so cute. It is kinda like this dog but smaller and looks different but the same colrus

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in the holidays i went to the warehouse i got a big panda and a little panda. When i got home i put

the little and big pandas on my bed

it didn't fit on the bed but the little

one did. when i got it it was attached together but i cut it so i can sleep with just the little one in stead. i put

the big one in the stuff Animal

room. i love jumping on it, it feels like a fluffy cloud. .i love pandas.

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Tasha went to Rotorua. she went to the gondoliers and had lunch there after that we had a look around. There was a sky swing, there were some people on the sky swing we watched them go on.

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in the holidays I went to the moves to see the Scorch Trials. People got infected if they got bitten by Zombie People. I felt a little bit scared!

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I had a play date with one of my best friends we went for a bike ride then went back to my house and played monster high dolls.

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Jared went shopping to get a present. The present was for his brothers friend. He got him a jar full of cookies. Jared felt bored because there was no laptop. by peter

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Ava was in WOW she absilotly LOVE it but the thing she love most abut it is how the crowed cheered for her gamament.She would love to be in it again!

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Cody went to the indoor grand pix in wellington and did some laps on the go kart track zoom zoom

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I started summer soccer on Friday my team is could camerons brazil we lost our game but it was awesome.

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I went up to New Plymouth to see my Nana and Grandad. Me and my nana went to see Pixles. It was amazing.I got Popcorn,a ice cream and a fizzy drink.

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Despite a solid premise and talented supporting cast, Pixels is another shallow addition to Adam Sandler's product line.

After taking second-place in a video game championship when he was ten-years old, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler) spent the next three decades underachieving. Instead of attending MIT as planned, Brenner struggled to overcome the disappointment of his loss, settling for a thankless TV installation job and an unfaithful (ex-)wife.

However, when mysterious attackers destroy a U.S. air force base, Brenner's childhood best friend (now President of the United States of America), Will Cooper (Kevin James) calls upon the former video game expert to consult on a new extra terrestrial threat. An advanced alien race has misinterpreted a Reagan-era space transmission (featuring video of 1982 pop icons, TV shows, and video games) as a hostile challenge for the fate of both worlds. Without a clear understanding of the how the war for our world will be waged, Cooper and the U.S. military have no choice but to give Brenner command of the Arcaders, a team of classic video game pros, in an 8-bit battle for humanity's survival.

Based on the viral short film hit of the same name, written and helmed by Patrick Jean, has been adapted for the big screen by director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter) and screenwriter Tim Herlihy ( Grown Ups 2) with production oversight from Adam Sandler (in addition to a starring role). The final film is a mishmash of creative ideas and slick effects spun together with eye-rolling comedy and mundane storytelling. Retro gamers and 8-bit arcade veterans will enjoy fleeting moments to reminisce but Pixels is, above all else, the next generic Adam Sandler installment - overshadowing a solid foundation of inspired visual effects and a clever premise with the actor's lowest-common-denominator comedy brand.

In face of critical lashings, Sandler remains a box office draw and, without question, some viewers will enjoy Pixels as a harmless piece of thoughtless escapism. Nevertheless, the film is bloated and unfocused - blending 1980s pop-culture gags and 8-bit gaming references into a standard Sandler movie setup: an underachieving man-child has to overcome insecurity, win the day, and get the girl. As a result, the story is mirrored by the process of Sandler's involvement in the larger film project: starting with a barebones (albeit smart) 8-bit aliens invade Earth setup and filling in gaps with one-note caricatures and childish Sandler humor. After co-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller managed to turn LEGO bricks into one of 2014's best films, it's easy to see the squandered potential (both heart and humor) in Pixels - that could have provided something genuinely special in more imaginative hands.

Sandler's arc in the film, as Brenner, will be familiar to viewers who have seen any of the actor's recent paint-by-numbers characters - and the comedian/producer does nothing to differentiate Brenner from these prior roles. At the outset, there's a short-lived opportunity for the actor to craft a worthy hero, a man that is actually aware of, and sensitive to, other people - instead of racing toward the next insult. Unfortunately, as soon as the main Pixels threat locks into place, Brenner is indistinguishable from Sandler's norm: a sarcastic protagonist - a guy who spends more time putting other people down than addressing his own faults (and general lack of ambition in life). Worst of all, the final act (and its revelations) don't challenge Brenner or his worldview - further reinforcing that his life failures were not his fault, he was a victim all along.

In keeping with the overall uneven balance of creativity and stupidity in the larger film, the supporting cast offers a mix of likable performances with little room to develop or payoff. Instead of focusing on a few key characters with actual influence on the showdown between aliens and retro gamers, Pixels parades a lengthy train of familiar faces (including Brian Cox, Jane Krakowski, and Sean Bean) in front of viewers - for fleeting digs at celebrities, military personnel and leaders around the globe. Similarly, Columbus spends a significant amount of time, in an already undercooked story, to setup celebrity cameo jokes that do not offer worthy return on time invested.

The worst? A completely non-sensical story beat that sees Pac-Man developer Toru Iwatani join the Arcaders to take-on his creation in New York City; except, the "cameo" isn't actually Iwatani. The Pac-Man creator is played by Denis Akiyama (though Iwatani still has an actual cameo earlier in the film). Most Pixels characters are built on similar logic - fuel for specific (half-baked) comedy scenes (read: " Wouldn't if be funny if Iwatani was attacked by Pac-Man? ") that come and go. Some viewers will laugh at these scenes but that doesn't mean there isn't still a more focused (and overall funnier) film that could have been crafted around the core characters and conflict.

Nevertheless, Pixels isn't a total failure. As mentioned, the visual effects, use of 3D, and overall interpretation of 8-bit games as big screen CGI villains, will provide plenty of fun for younger viewers as well as retro nostalgia for former arcade gamers - even if the movie ultimately plays fast and loose with their "rules." Additionally, even though James is underutilized, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, and Michelle Monaghan are each afforded moments to shine in the spotlight. There's no romantic chemistry between Monaghan and Sandler but the actress relishes in this zany experience - and, at the very least, has the honored distinction of being one of the only characters in Pixels that gets to take shots at Sandler. Gad doesn't stray from his usual comedy persona but, even if he's not taking a major risk with his role (as a former acquaintance of Brenner-turned-full on conspiracy nut), Gad's self-deprecating humor is a fit for the film - and provides a steady stream of quirk and charm.

That said, stepping far outside of his critically-acclaimed part as Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, Peter Dinklage is a scene-stealer in Pixels. Playing a Donkey Kong champion, loosely based on King of Kong's Billy Mitchell, Dinklage provides many of the movie's most entertaining one-liners and callbacks; not to mention, in a film where many of the actors either have bit parts, rest on bland caricatures, or don't care to differentiate their work in Pixels from past films, Dinklage ensures that his character, Eddie Plant, is a memorable addition. The role isn't going to win Dinklage any awards and detractors will find ways to pick apart the performance but the actor succeeds where the majority of Pixels fails - delivering worthy laughs.

Despite a solid premise and talented supporting cast, Pixels is another shallow addition to Adam Sandler's product line. The film is especially disappointing because of the creativity and imagination that was put into Patrick Jean's original Pixels short - as well as the animators and visual effects artists that contributed to the big screen adaptation. The combined efforts of these artists, Dinklage, and inclusion of passing references to 1980s video game culture may provide enough incentive for moviegoers, who are still interested after seeing the film's trailer, to check Pixels out in a theater. Regardless, most of the movie's high points succeed in spite of, not because of, Sandler's influence. At times, Pixels delivers laugh-worthy entertainment but a more inspired filmmaking team could have crafted a much more memorable and special film based on Jean's indie short.

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Pixels runs 105 minutes and is PG-13 for some language and suggestive comments. Now playing in 2D and 3D theaters.

Let us know what you thought of the film in the comment section below. For an in-depth discussion of the film by the Screen Rant editors check back soon for our Pixels episode of the SR Underground podcast.

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After taking second-place in a video game championship when he was ten-years old, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler) spent the next three decades underachieving. Instead of attending MIT as planned, Brenner struggled to overcome the disappointment of his loss, settling for a thankless TV installation job and an unfaithful (ex-)wife.

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I went to ask his brother what his favourite game was, he said attack on titan. I tried it on roblox it was easy then i keep on asking my brother things about attack on titan. Like what is their weakness and how to use flare. Then he showed me how to play the original game. It looked easier than i thought it would be then I decided to download attack on titan. when I'm older i wished me and my brother played together because i like my brother.

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Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The series began in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine on September 9, 2009, and has been collected into 24 tankōbon volumes as of December 2017. It is set in a world where humanity lives in cities surrounded by enormous ...

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I went to the moves with my dad we watched pixels it was the best father and Daughter day every.

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I went skiing and got to the black level which is the tip top the of the mountain. I also got a certificate with instructions how to get a medal when you complete a skiing level. My instructors name was Laura.

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Matthew would of went on a cruise ship to a airplane and then the zoo.

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In the holidays I went to Manor Park Golf Park.I felt very happy. My whole family have theirown golf set.Mine is purple,my brother's is dark blue,my mum's is pink and my dad's is dark blue too.

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This is one golf course that won't put you to sleep. Not that there's anything wrong with the sport..except, you know, it's about the slowest thing you can watch on TV besides a 20-inning baseball game. While this is very obviously a commercial for Caterpillar dump trucks, it's really sparked the imagination for what could one day be the sport of extreme golfing, or roller golfing, or drive n' golf, or...you get the picture.

Here's the commercial:

These trucks are capable of carrying up to 250 tons, which allows them to pretty much carry every vital part of the golf course: the hole, the pits, the annoying trees. It would be cool if one of those dump trucks carried the soft-clapping audience around. That would make the game really extreme. Want your favorite golfer to get that hole-in-one? Good, because your life depends on it. Oh, this has taken a very dark turn.

Anyway, if you're looking for some way to turn your local golf course into a manic speedway of holes and pits, there's also a handy making of video that will show you how Caterpillar pulled this stunt off. Of course, I'd recommend you don't try this at home:

This is not the first time that Caterpillar has pulled a stunt like this, of course. You might remember the world's largest game of Jenga, which was played with CAT excavators. And it was probably a bit more exciting (and deadly) than the moving golf course. As a bonus, here's the Jenga video:

Those wooden blocks are 600 pounds each. Twenty-seven blocks were used in total, making for 8.1 tons of wood. But Jenga was already a lot more exciting than golf, right? I'd rather watch this game on TV anyway. Let's hope CAT sponsors a league at some point.

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A Moving Golf Course That Changes the Way You Play

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This is one golf course that won't put you to sleep. Not that there's anything wrong with the sport..except, you know, it's about the slowest thing you can watch on TV besides a 20-inning baseball game.

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Jessica went to the shop and bought a giant panda with a little panda stuck to the giant pandas arm .

The pandas fur was soft and warm like a blanket .

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i went paint balling with blaze i was the last one standing which meant that I won. I was also the first person standing to go to the other side of the enemy line. My helmet got orange from the zooming paint.

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I would rather go to the beach with my cousins and have a swim . It is more interesting than staying at home!

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In the holidays my friend Hanna came over from hawks bay.My mum decided that she could stay for a night so she did.In the morning we went to the beach and then we saw a park so we went and played on the mouse house.It went round and round and round.

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In the holidays I when to h20. there was big waves and they knocked my over . I had lots of fun I olso I went with my dad and my brother.

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Upper Hutt's H2O Xtream aquatic leisure pool was the first in the region to feature a wave pool and full aquatic leisure facilities setting it apart from the traditional city council pool complex.

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pip went to welligton to see her friends.Pip walked along the river. Pip baked a chocolate cake.

when i stayed home i did some drawings and watched tv. Also played with my brother

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In the holidays James got stuck in the h2o black slide! All the water stopped abruptly.He also went to,Pan,The martin and maze runner scorch trials and got a minecraft skin pack with texture packs

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1. I went to the warehouse to get

my friend Kayla a toy it was a cute toy cat.I liked the party!!!!

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Serena went to ice skating with her best friend Kameryn. She felt happy. after that Serena played with Kameryn lots of times.

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We sold our house on Thursday

afternoon. then I went to summer soccer our team is called jacks Netherlands we lost but it was fun.

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Mrs Ojala went to Melbourne. While she was there she went to the Maroon Five concert. She thought it was fantastic!