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When Jack Black got the call to star in the “Minecraft” movie, the perks were plenty. He got to work alongside Jason Momoa, reunite with “Nacho Libre” director Jared Hess and engulf himself into a beloved gaming universe.
Jack Black says the public reception to the Minecraft movie has left him unsure of whether it will be well-received.
Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black used humour and big performances to bring to life a corner of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, in "A Minecraft Movie."
A Minecraft Movie is hitting theatres, and while it's something I've got no real opinion on myself—I've got better things to do than eye-roll at a kids movie plenty of little'uns and their parents will enjoy—it's probably not really the solution to the world's problems.
It's no secret that when the first Minecraft Movie trailer dropped last September, fans were a little worried about the film due to the uncanny valley-ness of the whole thing. However, despite the backlash that followed,
A Minecraft Movie is INSANELY BONKERS and is 100% what you'd expect in *this* big-screen MINECRAFT movie. Jack Black and Jason Momoa carry the comedy and its Jumanji-esque story. Visuals are perfectly translated and it's got some fun references from the game (and cameos) too!
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Jack Black being nervous for his Saturday Night Live return is an understatement. Speaking to Variety for the London premiere of his upcoming action comedy, A Minecraft Movie, the 55-year-old actor admitted his April 5 appearance will feel “cray cray” following his 20-year hiatus from Studio 8H.
I was perhaps a bit uncharitable when the first Minecraft movie teaser dropped in 2024, and by "uncharitable" I mean that I may have sent off several emails to the Hague to complain about the commission of crimes against humanity.