After years of waiting, the game “Minecraft” finally came to life on the big screens and it’s a surprisingly fun adventure for fans and new people alike. The film was directed by Jared Hess, and it includes star actors like Jason Momoa as Gabriel the Warrior and Jack Black as Steve.

The story follows three adults and one kid who were transported into the Minecraft world. When they try to find their way back home, they come across a lot of challenges like fighting off Piglings and Zombies, while learning to craft stuff and survive.

The film’s storyline is easy to follow even if an audience member has no knowledge of Minecraft whatsoever. Also, when watching, the films iconic blockey landscapes are the same as in the game, which made the movie feel very accomplished. The people who created the film creatively replicated it so it would gain more attention.

There was a lot of humor in the film that got the audience, especially young kids, attention. The two characters Jason Momoa and Jack Black who plays Steve, add humor to the film because of their on-screen chemistry that made the film even more appealing.

The film got more attention from young kids than any other age group. A specific scene that is going viral is when Steve says, “Chicken Jockey,” which then leads to the audience acting out of control in the theatre. Because of all the attention it was getting, theaters had to have stricter policies to stop the crowd from going crazy.

There have been a lot of mixed reviews on “A Minecraft Movie” from viewers. Some people enjoyed the film so much in every way, but others felt that there was something missing and it needed more. People have pointed out how difficult it is to make a game into a cinematic film; however, it is still a nostalgic experience for young kids and longtime fans of the game.

Despite the critiques, the film has been very successful. It made over $300 million on the opening weekend, which makes it one of the highest opening films in the video game film industry. The strong performance in the film gives the Minecraft game even more attention.