Lately, I’ve been using Letterboxd to keep track of what I watch. I’m not a film buff, but I’ve always liked movies. Growing up on the reservation, it wasn’t always easy to watch every new release. Now with streaming, it feels like I’m catching up on what I missed. My 15-year-old nephew told me about some funny scenes in the Minecraft movie, so I decided to give it a shot.
Funny and Ridiculous in a Good Way
I thought the movie would be completely ridiculous. Almost too dumb to watch. But Jason Momoa surprised me. He plays a really likeable dummy and works well with Jack Black. Jack Black brings his classic physical comedy that still makes me laugh.
I don’t know much about Minecraft beyond seeing the toys and shirts in stores. But the movie felt close to what I imagine the game’s world is like. It was silly, lighthearted, and had jokes that landed better than I expected.
Favorite Moments and What Worked
My favorite scene was when Jack Black had to ride on Jason Momoa while they were flying. It was so over-the-top that it somehow made sense in that world. Jennifer Coolidge was funny too, especially when she talked about her divorce. Those little moments pulled it back to something real.
The story had a nice message about being yourself and not giving up on your dreams. Many characters felt lost at first, so seeing them figure things out was nice payoff. It feels like a movie made for kids, especially a group of third to fifth graders watching together.
My Final Take
I gave it two and a half stars on Letterboxd. I probably wouldn’t watch it again on my own. But if my nieces or nephews wanted to rewatch it, I’d sit through it with them.
What about you? Did you watch the Minecraft movie, and would you see it again?
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