Movie Review: Jason Momoa shines in 'A Minecraft Movie'
- Warner Bros. Pictures released *A Minecraft Movie*, an action-adventure directed by Jared Hess, in theaters on Friday.
- Hollywood embraces gaming IP, as seen with HBO's *The Last of Us* and Amazon's *Fallout*, paving the way for this adaptation.
- The movie follows four misfits, including siblings Henry and Natalie, who journey through a mysterious portal into a cubic land.
- The PG-rated film received two and a half stars; one character exclaims, "This place makes no sense,"; Black sings 'Steve's Lava Chicken'.
- Ultimately, *A Minecraft Movie* delivers a message about championing creativity and friendship, potentially resonating with younger audiences.
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'A Minecraft Movie' brings out the best in Jason Momoa
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