It’s not going to be the same out there.. But I’m gonna create anyway.
This was the line that stuck with me when I watched the movie. Everything was all fun and games and laughter until they dropped that line. I probably didn’t get it verbatim, but man, it definitely got me in the feels.
As a very casual gamer of Minecraft, I thought this was going to be another feel-good movie that would be a nice way to start my Monday with (we got to attend the pre-screening, thank you NerdHeard!). Something cool to share during my morning meetings.
I definitely didn’t expect to be fully engrossed in the movie and to enjoy it 100% of the way.
Maybe it was the crowd of kids around me. Maybe it was their contagious energy and excitement that made me feel as giddy as them. Maybe it was their laughter that made me giggle out loud with every punch line.
Whatever it was, it definitely made me rethink my life choices as of late. It made me understand why my little cousin left me notes and drawings asking me again and again to download the game for them. It makes sense now, Kiko – why you were so entertained by tiny cubes on the screen. Why you could spend hours on end clicking and tapping.
It was because in Minecraft, anything was possible and you could be anything. The possibilities are endless and everything can be built cube by cube and dream by dream.
There was so much empowerment packed in under two hours of screentime. Gar Gar showed me unbelievable hope that believing in myself and being honest about my struggles will guide me towards my dreams. Steve proved that going back to childhood joys can lead to grown-up contentment. Even the villager was able to find happiness simply by stepping out of their comfort zones!
Steve, Henry, Garrett, Dawn, & Natalie’s message was solid as a bedrock block. Whatever stage of life you’re in, there’s always a spot for creativity and making your dreams come true. There’s always something new to discover in this huge world – it can be in a game, in a new town, or even in yourself.
It’ll always be up to you to follow the call and see for yourself where your imagination and vision can take you.
A Minecraft Movie is out now, April 2, 2025 in SM Cinemas nationwide.
This movie is directed by Jared Hess, starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen.
Thank you NerdHeard and Warner Bros Philippines for the opportunity to attend the pre-screening.
