With the Minecraft movie set to release soon, students have mixed feelings about whether the beloved game will translate well to the big screen. Some are excited for the adaptation, while others worry it might not capture the spirit of the game.
Junior Michael Gonzalez (11) isn’t feeling too optimistic about the film’s potential.
“I really think it’s gonna be pretty bad, mainly because it looks bad. But it’s probably gonna be like one of those scary movies where it’s so corny and cheesy that it ends up being good. That’s what I’m hoping for. The trailers we’ve gotten so far really just look corny.” (Gonzalez (11)
Despite his concerns, Gonzalez is looking forward to one thing.
“I can’t wait to get the Minecraft popcorn.” (Gonzalez (11)
On the other hand, junior Julia Guilarte (11) has a slightly more optimistic view.
“I’m really excited for the Minecraft movie, but I think it’s going to be horrible. And I think that’s what makes it funny.” (Guilarte (11)
When it comes to whether Minecraft is a good choice for a movie adaptation, both students had mixed feelings.
“It kind of just depends because everyone is biased in one way or another. If it ends up being a really good movie and people love it, then it’s a good adaptation. If it flops, then probably not. But overall, I think it should be a good adaptation because it definitely pulls on childhood nostalgia.” (Gonzalez (11)
Guilarte, however, expressed concerns about how the movie is being made.
“What makes it a bad choice is that it’s so nostalgic for so many people. If you mess it up, it’s going to be really bad. And also, the live-action 3D thing—I think that’s really weird. Minecraft is blocks, it’s pixels. You can’t render it like a Minecraft shader pack, that’s freaky.” (Guilarte (11)
One of the biggest concerns students had was about the casting.
“The casting choices are the most eckiest, freakiest people I’ve personally ever seen in my life. I will say, though, it’s very diverse. Everyone is really unique from one another, which is fitting because of the amount of skins and customization options in the game.” (Gonzalez (11)
While Guilarte acknowledged the uniqueness of the cast, she wasn’t completely sold on it.
“The people they chose are… interesting, to say the least. I have a lot of questions about some of them, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see if they actually did a good job or if they just picked people at random.” (Guilarte (11)
Both students seemed to agree on one particularly odd choice.
“Why is Steve a fat white man?” (Guilarte (11))
Regardless of their feelings about the movie, both students agreed that Minecraft holds a special place in their hearts.
“I do play Minecraft 365 days a year, but what I love most is the music. It’s so calming. Even when you die to some random mob, the peaceful music reminds you to relax. It’s just a game.” (Gonzalez (11))
Guilarte enjoys the game for different reasons.
“What I like most about it is the experience with friends. Farming, just living that peaceful life, maybe building a New York-style apartment. You know how it is—all you need is two beds next to each other, a furnace, and a crafting table, and I’m living my life.” (Guilarte (11)
If students could add one thing from the game into the movie, their ideas were clear.
“Oh, I would say Herobrine! They will never do it, but they should.” (Gonzalez (11)
Guilarte, meanwhile, wanted something more action-packed.
“I’d add a cool desert temple scene or a mining sequence where they all almost die because of a creeper—boom! I think that would be really cool. And also, blocks. Again, why is it rendered?” (Guilarte (11)
While opinions are divided, one thing is certain—students are keeping a close eye on how the Minecraft movie turns out. Whether it becomes a beloved adaptation or a forgettable flop, only time will tell.
