A MINECRAFT MOVIE

Blocky But Entertaining

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There had been whispers of A Minecraft Movie for years, but when actual actors were attached and the film began receiving frequent updates, I was genuinely shocked. Not only would Jack Black play Steve—the iconic, default character of Minecraft—but the film was going to be live-action with heavy CGI. There were a lot of things working against a Minecraft movie targeting an adult audience.

For a younger demographic and parents like myself, there was a lot riding on this film, especially with Minecraft's recent resurgence into the cultural spotlight. While it's not a perfect movie by any means, I can honestly say that A Minecraft Movie brought some genuinely funny moments to the table, and in the end, it was a decent watch.

The plot follows Steve (Jack Black) as he discovers the Overworld—the vast, pixelated world players enter when starting a new Minecraft game. Steve falls in love with this world, captivated by the endless possibilities it offers for creativity. However, his adventures take a dark turn when he stumbles upon a Nether portal, which leads him to a villainous piglin bent on taking over the Overworld. In an attempt to stop the villain's plans, Steve sends the Orb of Dominance back to the real world.