Trying to turn a game into a movie has always been a tricky thing, but when they announce Minecraft as a movie it just seemed like an instant failure. The addition to Napolean Dynamite and Nacho Libre director made its success all the better, but him reteaming with Jack Black for the flick A Minecraft Movie seemed like it could be something special if done right. Then came word of Jason Mamoa in the mix and I was officially interested not mention the rest of the supporting cast Emma Myers, Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.

 

A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn who find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

 

Outside of the cast I had zero interest or hope that this film would work. I have never played the game and know nothing of it other than some of the visuals and square aspects. Finally, sitting down to watch it after its massive success I was a bit more optimistic and for good reason. This film is a hell of a lot of fun and one I was completely wrong about. Is it silly and ridiculous? Of course, that is kind of the point and part of its charm.