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A Minecraft Movie is a hilarious triumph of fun and creativity that reminds audiences why video games (and their live-action film adaptations) should never be underestimated!
The world of Mojang Studios’ Minecraft is a playground for creativity that has been delighting gamers of all kinds since 2009, and while the game hasn’t really changed much since then, its longevity proves that simply providing players with the tools to express themselves will always keep them coming back for more!
Without stepping into spoiler territory, A Minecraft Movie follows Steve (Jack Black), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers), Garett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks). As a young boy on Earth, Steve yearned for the mines. A miraculous chain of events leads Steve to discover and travel to the Overworld, where his mining desires and creative soul are fulfilled.
Ghasts and Piglins
Henry, Natalie, Garret and Dawn also find themselves transported to the Overworld, just in time to defend it from the Hoglins, a hostile race of pig creatures from The Nether. They learn quickly that creativity, resource gathering and crafting are key to survival, especially against the many dangers dwelling in the Overworld and the Nether.
The main cast clearly had a blast making this film, which is palpable in their performances and chemistry together onscreen. Black and Momoa make an amazing scene-stealing duo. It’s a pairing so obvious that it is difficult to fathom why these two superstars haven’t joined forces before. Black delivers a fresh, fantastic performance as Steve, and so do Hansen, Myers and Brooks in their respective roles.
Similar to Minecraft: Story Mode and the other various spinoffs, A Minecraft Movie is a full-fledged extension of the original game. The spirit, lore, cubic aesthetics, mechanics and wackiness of this franchise are alive and well in this film. The Overworld, the Nether and its inhabitants are lovingly crafted thanks to the clever use of CGI and real-life sets.
Sebastian Hansen as Henry, Danielle Brooks as Dawn and Emma Myers as Natalie
Director Jared Hess brings his signature brand of quirky satire from his earlier films such as Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. His directing style feels in synch with the world of Minecraft; a combination best described as chocolate and peanut butter, or perhaps mining and crafting, as they work outstandingly well together!
The characters are relatable with real-life quirks and personalities that shine even in the most ridiculous circumstances. Taking a fish-out-of-water approach was an excellent decision as the characters represent the players of Minecraft. It is used effectively as a storytelling tool to remind us that we are as capable of shaping the real world as we are the world of Minecraft.
A Minecraft Movie is an amazing ride from start to finish that will leave viewers in stitches! Whether you love the games or are new to the Minecraft universe, you will leave the cinema grinning! But take heed, stay for the credits, so nothing is missed!
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is in cinemas now
