A Minecraft Movie – Budget of $150 million – 1 hour and 40 minutes

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Steve dreamed of working in the mines, but they won’t let children into the dangerous area. Steve grew up and became dissatisfied with his life. Then, he remembered his childhood dream. So, Steve snuck into the mine and found a crystal and an orb. He put the orb into the crystal, and a portal opened to the Overworld. He could make anything out of blocks and become best friends with a wolf, Dennis. One day, a portal to another dimension opened. Steve and Dennis found a world called Nether. The ruler, Malgosha, had her underlings dig for gold and outlawed creativity. However, the gold is almost gone, and she wants another source. When Steve bonded the orb and crystal, Malgosha saw the beacon. She pulled Steve and Dennis into the Nether. She wants the orb and crystal to access the Overworld and dig for its gold. Steve refuses to let Malgosha destroy the Overworld like the Nether. Steve rubs the orb and crystal under his arm, gives it to Dennis, and tells Dennis to follow his scent to Earth to hide the items. Malgosha keeps Steve in her dungeon until her minions can locate the orb and crystal.

Garrett was the 1989 Hunk City arcade champion. He had endorsement deals and opened Game Over World. Garrett still acts like a big deal but receives an eviction notice for his store. He attends a storage auction, and the auctioneer hints that an Atari gaming console is in one of the units (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Garrett wins the storage unit, but the gaming console is a box with clutter inside, including the orb and crystal. Garrett grabs a few items and drives down the road until his car stalls. He stands on the side of the road, cursing at his car.

Natalie and her brother, Henry, drive past Garrett. Natalie became Henry’s legal guardian after their mother’s death. She got a full-time job at the local potato chip factory and an affordable home in their mother’s hometown. They meet their real estate agent, Dawn, at the house and get their keys. Natalie hopes this will be a new start for both of them. She makes food for Henry’s classmates so they will like him.

Henry visits Game Over World before school and meets Garrett. Garrett offers free advice but will charge for more. Henry goes to school and gets acquainted with his vice principal, Marlene, and classmates. His art teacher tells the students to draw an orange and a banana. Henry draws a banana jet pack with the calculations to make it work. The teacher scolds Henry for not following the assignment, but Henry doesn’t care because his design would work. His classmates challenge Henry, and Henry makes it. Before he puts the jet pack on a skeleton, two bullies sabotage it. Henry lights the fuse. The skeleton flies into the potato chip factory and knocks off the mascot. Marlene tells Henry to call his guardian. Henry calls Garrett and pays him to pretend to be his uncle so Natalie won’t be angry at him.

Garrett collects Henry and brings him back to the store. Henry looks around and finds the orb and crystal. He puts the two together, and the items guide Henry to the mine. Across town, Natalie panics because Henry is missing. She calls Dawn for help. Dawn tells Natalie to use her phone’s location feature, and they track Henry to the mine. The portal opens, pulling Henry, Garrett, Natalie, and Dawn inside. Henry quickly adjusts to the world, but Malgosha receives the beacon. She tells Steve to get the orb and crystal, or she will kill Dennis.

Steve arrives in the Overworld and saves the group. However, the crystal broke in the battle. Steve tells the group that another crystal is in the Woodland Mansion. It won’t be easy to get there, but Steve promises to lead them. Steve tells them it’s their only way home but doesn’t alert them to Malgosha’s plan. Will the team make it home, or will Malgosha rule the Overworld?

Inspired by the Minecraft video game, this movie allows the imagination to outshine the dialogue (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The worlds are beautifully crafted and respectful of the source material. It expresses that the only limitation is the creator. The writers provided a few adult jokes for the parents, but they will fly over your children’s heads. However, don’t try to make sense of what you are watching. Just enjoy the ride. If you overthink it, you won’t appreciate it. You don’t need to know about the video game to understand the film. They give the audience enough information to comprehend the plot. The overall theme of this adventure film is creators versus destroyers. There is zero political jargon, only fun. It’s a family film for all. And stay for the post-credit scene for a peek at the sequel.

I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars

Just relax and let my hips guide you. It’s the only way – Steve

There’s no I in ‘team,’ but there are 2 in ‘winning’ – Garrett

Now that’s the worst boat I’ve ever seen – Dawn

You are literally the most selfish person I’ve ever met – Henry

That was Henry – Natalie

No, I think he’s Swedish, but we’re done with our meal – Marlene

You’re wrong. It’s just the beginning – Malgosha

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