September 4th 2024.
Jack Black appears to be quite exhausted in recent photos. However, his weariness doesn't stop him from starring alongside Jason Momoa in the highly anticipated trailer for A Minecraft Movie. Surprisingly, the trailer does not feature the iconic character Steve, leaving fans wondering what the movie will be about.
In recent years, video game adaptations have vastly improved on television with successful shows like The Last of Us and Fallout. However, when it comes to movies, the results have been less than impressive, as seen with the mediocre Borderlands film. Unfortunately, it seems like the upcoming Minecraft movie may also face some challenges, particularly with its live-action direction. The blocky charm of the game seems to have taken a backseat to a more traditional fish-out-of-water comedy approach, at least according to the first trailer.
The movie follows a similar premise to the popular Jumanji franchise, where four outcasts are suddenly transported into the Minecraft Overworld through a mysterious portal. They embark on a quest with the help of Steve, played by Jack Black. The four misfits are played by Jason Momoa as Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry, Emma Myers as Natalie, and Danielle Brooks as Dawn. The star-studded supporting cast includes Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement, although their roles are still unknown.
According to the movie's synopsis, the group's adventure will challenge them to be brave and rediscover their unique creativity, skills that will also help them thrive in the real world. While the movie is primarily targeted towards children, the short trailer doesn't give much confidence that it will be anything more than a typical family film, following a tired and overused plot.
A Minecraft Movie is directed by Jared Hess, best known for his work on the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite. He has also collaborated with Jack Black in the past on Nacho Libre. However, the film's writing team is different, with Hubbell Palmer, who also worked on Napoleon Dynamite, and Chris Bowman, who does not have much experience in the industry.
For adults who will inevitably watch the movie with their children, there are two potential issues. Firstly, the CGI-heavy visuals do not accurately represent the game, and the human characters do not seem to blend well with the environment. Secondly, the comedy in the trailer falls flat and seems to lack effort.
Fans will have to wait until April 4, 2025, to see how it all comes together, as that is when the movie is set to hit theaters worldwide. Despite its shortcomings, there are still glimpses of the charm and appeal of Minecraft in the trailer. If you can't wait until then, you can sign up for exclusive gaming content and be the first to know about the latest releases. You can also follow the team on Twitter and leave a comment below or email them directly. For easier submission, there is a "Submit Stuff" page available on the website.
In other news, Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed have enlisted the help of a therapist in their quest to beat Minecraft, and Netflix has confirmed a Minecraft animated series is in the works. There are also speculations that Minecraft will be available on PS5 soon, as evidenced by a backend listing. Stay tuned for more updates and sign up to be the first to know.
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