After a long, long, time in development 'A Minecraft Movie' is finally close to hitting theaters. A Live action comedy starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansen in an 'Isekai' plot; meaning our heroes end up in a different world, and they have to fight to stay safe and save this new worls they got to love.
With a mix of 3D animation and live action, the movie is a big production with a rumored budget of over $150 Million by Legendary Pictures, Mojang Studio and Warner Bros. Pictures, with some other collaborators, while Warner Bros. Pictures is taking care of the Worlwide distribution starting this April 4.
They're betting on the movie to do high numbers, considering Minecraft is one of the most popular games since release, with a fanbase that just keeps growing.
Online, the conversation about 'A Minecraft Movie' has been very polarizing ever since the first trailer, with people displeased by how the 3D elements looked in this stylized version of Minecraft, specially the uncaniness of the Villagers, or the sheep.
Jared Hess is directing, known for films like 'Nacho Libre' or 'Napoleon Dynamite', while the script was a group project by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James and Chris Galletta, with a main focus on the important of creativity and nurturing your talents so you can thrive in life.
A theme as relevant as ever, especially with the rise of AI and people wanting to control how others express themselves and their creativity. It's always important to make movies encouraging people to be unique.
Grab your tickets before it's too late, specially if are a fan of the game! You might love it.