Earlier this week, we got the first look at A Minecraft Movie. This live action adaptaion of the sandbox survival game stars Jack Black (Super Mario Bros, Borderlands), Jason Mamoa (Aquaman), and Emma Myers (Wednesday) and seemingly tells the story of a group of people getting Jumanji’d into the Overworld. Watch the full video to see Nick and I share our first reactions to the trailer for A Minecraft Movie but here are some highlights:
- The overwhelming use of CGI over real-world interactions creates an uncanny valley effect.
- The choice to blend live-action with animation may alienate audiences; a fully animated film could have embraced Minecraft’s unique aesthetic.
- We think fans could potentially create a more authentic adaptation using mods.
- Why the heck is it called A Minecraft Movie instead of The Minecraft Movie?
