Minecraft, le film

Minecraft is certainly a Movie, and if you didn't know already, the main character is Steve, as you know the blueness of him gives it away. Although that aside, Minecraft is a mindless, and fun affair, although a few faults in the movie takes it down a notch.

The Effects near-the-end caved in, and looked like the green screen was on show, which was slightly effected. Another thing, is the creativity. Surprisingly, for a Minecraft film, nothing was evidently creative, not much was built aside from Houses and a grand looking Castle, so I felt more could of been made. But I enjoyed the colours and the objects, as they did resemble the game very closely and opted to go down that route was a fantastic one, as it shows the bricks, the building work, and the craftsmanship that made that game so fulfilling and fun to play.

Although, I did enjoy the movies energy, it was slightly rushed at times, especially in the 3rd act as mentioned. But Jack Black gives an all-out crazy performance as Steve, he puts his heart and soul into this, and he's always been fun and an energetic person on-screen, so as you could tell, he was having a blast. Even if he didn't resemble Steve in any conceivable way, he was still a shining light. And he made the movie feel humorous and adventurous. Giving it that top-tear energy that's sometimes missed in big Blockbusters.

The script is fairly hammy and cheesy, with one-liners, family drama. But all this doesn't add much and feels like it's their to breath time, only the writing isn't up to par. As the Siblings feel like they've only just met, and the other characters don't get much to work with, and sometimes they do look confused rather then anything else. As they don't know where to look, the expressions. It does feel tonely inconsistent in that respect, but the films humour, heart and passion is definitely to be admired.

The world-building was also fun, seeing the Villages and the evil sadistic ones made the feel exciting and added that layer of adventure and optimism. You didn't know what to expect next, and the spiders design was mastered, it really did look like the games version that came to life, and that was wonderful. They looked scary and intimidating, and the skeletons and the Zombies made for some fun action-sequences.

The Villains motive is plain and simple, and that can mean it can effect the characters, as they'd have to stay on their feet and miss anything that's thrown their way, again the creativity wasn't vast, object comes their way, they escape. And that's basically what was happening. Jumping from one tree to another, only a stone is between them. That best describes the villainous arc and her story, and the villains as a whole, the Pig Villages.

But their are more positives, the look of the world was amazing, as it did feel like a live-version of the film brought to our screens, and the Movie handles the villains, the designs and the costumes fairly well in my eyes, brilliantly crafted suit. And some memorable scenes definitely was put out for memes, but genuinely speaking I had a fun time.

I'd rate this film a 6 out of 10 Because I enjoyed the humour, Jack Black's energy and performance altogether, but the films creativity and 3rd act was heavily flustered. But a nice Entertaining time, definitely would recommend it.

It's one of the most popular games currently available and maintains a large community among its most dedicated fans. That's why its leap to the big screen will be a huge commercial success and also a fun pastime to watch. The result is a decent movie, not a masterpiece, but quite entertaining and giving fans all the heart they needed.

Directed by Jared Hess, it's a surprisingly well-made adaptation that, within the world it depicts, manages to be an adaptation that confronts us with a solid comedy, built with its own references, with that '80s touch and the absurd charm of those comedies from the early 2000s that, between the implausible and the human, gave you a refreshing moment in front of the screen. However, that's not enough to say that this adaptation is a completely well-rounded film, but it does have the advantage of being quite fun to watch and that keeps you connected to the screen at all times, spending a pleasant time with this group of characters.

A big plus is the cast that has a good time on screen, especially Jason Momoa, who brings out his playful side, and Momoa's comic timing is particularly impeccable. Jack Black, meanwhile, is a great host who's impossible to hate and invites you to have a good time in this adventure called Minecraft.

Parents will have more fun than expected with this film, while kids and Minecraft fans will be delighted to see their favorite game make its way to the big screen. That's the grand summary that defines the film. A great CGI work and a script that, despite being quite simple, presents us with a great lesson at the end. The director's indie side is a huge plus, giving the film its charm within the mainstream adaptation of this popular game.

A fun movie that delivers on its own merits. It's not a great film, but it is a decent adaptation that ultimately delivers a simple, decent time-pass for those who aren't big fans of the video game, while for those who are, it's a moment they'll enjoy from beginning to end.

If Sonic is an 8 this is barely a 4. 5 if I am being generous. It's clear that many 15 year olds enjoy the movie because of the social aspect and the memes and game references, but those alone do not support a good movie.

The visuals are actually really good, but ultimately the story is possibly one of the most cringe-worthy media i have ever consumed. She hulk looks like Oppenheimer compared to this. There is comedy, and then there is farce, and this one is much closer to farce than actual comedy.

I think one thing Sonic movie did a lot lot better than the minecraft movie is that while it makes a lot of game references and also juvenile humor, ultimately it tries to tell a coherent story with structure. Same wth Mario movie. Meanwhile, this movie feels extremely lacking in actually trying to tell a story that makes sense in itself. The acting didn't really help either, I can see Jack Black and Jason Momoa really trying, but quite frankly I didn't really enjoy their characters a lot.

Jason Mamoa was absolutely fantastic in this movie. To me and my wife he was the highlight. He seriously deserves an Oscar for bringing a caricature to life and making us care about his character. The CGI was also fantastic: vivid, richly imagined, and engrossing. It was remarkable that a majority of the film occurs in the Minecraft world and yet it (and the real human characters in it) felt truly real. Truly outstanding work by the whole production team. There was also a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, and over the top silliness which was a ton of fun. On the way home all of us (me, my wife, and our three kids: 13,10, 8) were sharing our favorite moments and quips from the film. Our kids loved it, and from the engagement I heard of all the kids around us (some much younger than ours), everyone was having a good time. I'd say this is a fun family film anyone from 4 to adult (I'm 47) will enjoy. And thanks again to Jason Mamoa for committing so hard to his character and Jack Black for bringing the music and enthusiasm.

They played a new "Superman" clip and trailer before "A Minecraft Movie." My excitement for that DCU launcher has increased significantly. I won't spoil what it features, but seeing it felt special. I felt shivers through my body because of how awesome that preview was. Of course, they released it online a few hours later, but watching it on a Dolby screen was astounding. July 11 can't come soon enough. Wait, this is a review of "A Minecraft Movie."

Unlike most video game adaptations I've seen, I have prior experience playing Minecraft, undeniably one of the most popular video games in history and the best-selling of all time. I used to play it for hours on end, and it never got tiring. YouTubers made their careers posting Minecraft gameplay videos. I can't downplay Minecraft's legacy and impact, and ever since 2014, there has been talk about turning it into a movie. After eleven long years in which people like me thought it'd never come out, we finally have it, and since I'm both a fan of the game and movies in general, I can hopefully tell whether or not this caters exclusively to one group or both. To an extent, it does for both audiences, I'll admit, but I didn't exactly like it.

Let me start with the visuals. The entire VFX crew brought iconic Minecraft characters and places to stunning life. I was in awe at how much I wouldn't mind living in this world.

Next, the actors do a solid job. Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, and Danielle Brooks all do well with their characters, although Jason Momoa and Emma Myers as Garrett and Natalie were the best, in my opinion. Though issues with the screenplay exist, the cast (mostly) makes their dialogue work.

Yes, the references to the game made me smile a bit. Then again, any Minecraft player would be happy seeing their favorite elements from the game translated to the big screen. That may be the saving factor for most people, given that they've played it extensively. It's fun to notice the callbacks to the game, and that's sometimes not bad. I didn't find it detrimental to the overall experience.

For the remaining positives, two scenes - including the final act - were wildly fun and had me excited, while Jared Hess's directing was vibrant, and the runtime rarely drags.

Before moving into the mixed-to-negative aspects of this experience, remember how most of us collectively disliked the film's first trailer? I admit, I didn't like it, but the film strangely became my 9th most anticipated movie of 2025, and I ceased to mind the following trailer. It's important to keep expectations in check, but I couldn't help but have hope that it may subvert my worries and be outstanding. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, but it's not the worst video game adaptation or movie of 2025, and I understand that you may be able to move past the flaws and have a delightful time. Either way, I have to be honest.

As I foreshadowed earlier, the screenplay from Chris Bowman, Chris Galletta, Gavin James, Hubbel Palmer, and Neil Widener was very weird, not weak per se. Minecraft as a game is conceptually simple, but I feel this film's narrative isn't straightforward enough. Additionally, the movie feels like it has an identity crisis at times. It's a comedy, yet they try to make the Overworld - it's not called Minecraft, although they name-drop it for a completely different reason - this big deal, but I feel they didn't do a good enough job with that.

I saw missed potential with the villains as well. They're not terrible, but I never felt the threat of Malgosha or her piglin army. In their defense, I didn't invest in the central five as much as the movie wanted me to.

Oh, and there's a side plot that, no spoilers, didn't add to the story whatsoever. It's semi-cute, but in all seriousness, what was it doing here?

Going back to the comedy, I only laughed twice. I'm not angry that I didn't think it was funny; I'm just disappointed. These are jokes geared more toward younger audiences, but they don't overstay their welcome as much as other films.

One more thing, and it's not as much of a bother for me: they go into song-and-dance four times here. A song towards the end aside, it feels like the team only did it because "Peaches" from "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" was so beloved. The songs are fine inclusions that don't entirely justify their inclusion.

Overall, if you had fears beforehand, they're in "A Minecraft Movie," but if you expected a "Snow White" failure, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. It's simultaneously the best and the worst film I hoped and feared it'd be, but it has two target audiences in mind: younger audiences and dedicated Minecraft fans, both of whom may be okay with an imperfect feature.

Technically, the acting, directing, breathtaking visuals, and decent screenplay make the technical score an 8/10.

For the enjoyment score, it was a 5/10 for me. However, I may be in the minority who feel this way. An 8/10 experience is in the cards if you only want a fun adventure and could care less about its weaker elements. I can't be mad at it, because it did its job, even if I didn't admit it at first: entertain!