🤣 Okay, I Actually LOVED the Minecraft Movie (Even Tho I Don't *Really* Play!)

Hey everyone! 👋

So, guess what we did today? Took the kids to see the new Minecraft movie! And honestly? I went in with pretty much zero expectations. I've never really played Minecraft myself (shocking, I know!), so I figured I was just on parent duty.

But guys, I was laughing my head off! 😂😂😂 Seriously, it was unexpectedly hilarious!

The best part was the audience. The theatre was PACKED (even though it was raining cats and dogs outside!), mostly families, but also teens and even a few adult couples with no kids. The moment any game reference popped up, the kids and teenagers in the audience just got it. There were screams of recognition, and they even knew the lines! There was this one part where Steve goes, "Hi, I am Steve," and literally the entire kid section shouted it back in perfect unison! It was wild! Oh, and the PIG! 🐷 You gotta see the pig scene (if you know, you know!).

The cast was pretty stacked too – Jason Momoa (Aquaman!), Sophia Di Martino (Loki!), Emma Myers (Wednesday's werewolf pal!), and Jack Black (aka Po from Kung Fu Panda!) voicing Steve. Pretty cool lineup!

My son came out of the cinema absolutely buzzing, singing "La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken～Steve’s Lava Chicken!" all the way home. And he kept mimicking the villagers going "Huh～" with a head tilt. Adorable, but also slightly driving me crazy haha!

Now, I know if you look online, people are picking apart the plot and stuff. But honestly? I had such a good time! I didn't feel awkward or bored at all. Sometimes you just want a fun, easy watch with the kids, right? Something that makes everyone laugh without having to think too hard. This totally delivered. For me, it was completely worth it! 🎉

It's funny, my older son has been playing Minecraft since he was three, but I never got into it. But just recently, my five-year-old daughter started playing, and I've been helping her buy mods, build houses, arrange furniture, chase pigs, and fight camels (is fighting camels a thing? Lol). Suddenly, Minecraft seemed... kinda fun? So, seeing stuff like the cherry blossom biomes, the villagers, skeletons, Endermen, and Creepers on the big screen today actually felt super cool and familiar!

There were moments when certain characters appeared, and loads of people in the audience clapped. I recognized Steve, obviously, but some others went over my head – like that little zombie kid riding a chicken? My son explained later that tons of lines and characters in the movie are straight from the game and have become huge memes. Makes sense!

Even though some reviews might say the beginning is a bit slow or awkward (maybe a tiny bit?), the pace definitely picks up. And the ending? The whole theatre clapped when it finished, and my youngest was literally dancing in her seat during the final big song-and-dance number.

Thinking about it, the first version of Minecraft came out way back in 2009! That's 16 years ago. So yeah, for a lot of the adults in the theatre (like those couples!), this is probably pure childhood nostalgia hitting them right in the feels.

Bonus Goodies Alert! 🍿🎁

1. AMC Popcorn Tin: We went to an AMC theatre, and right now, if you buy popcorn, you can get a collectible Minecraft tin! We snagged the TNT block and the blue ore cube one. Pretty neat souvenir!
2. McDonald's Canada x Minecraft: McD's has a limited-time Minecraft movie meal deal running since April 1st!
   • Options: Big Mac Meal (💰~$15.79), 10pc McNuggets Meal (💰~$17.89), or McSpicy Meal (💰~$15.89). All come with medium fries & drink.
   • Special Sauce: The McNuggets come with a limited Nether Flame Sauce – it's got chili, garlic, a hint of sweetness... and yeah, it actually has a little kick! 🔥
   • Collector Quest: Okay, confession time... I might have gotten slightly obsessed with collecting the different meal boxes. It took visits to 3 different McDonald's and buying way too many meals (like 10?! 😱) over the last few days, but I finally got them all!
   • ⚠️ Pro Tip: If you're also trying to collect the boxes, buy the meals ONE AT A TIME. Eat one, then order the next. Seems to increase your chances of getting different designs rather than duplicates if you order multiples at once. Just my observation!

So yeah, if you're looking for a genuinely fun, lighthearted movie outing, especially if you have kids (or are just a kid at heart who grew up mining and crafting!), I'd say go check it out! Don't worry too much about the critics – just grab some popcorn (maybe in a TNT tin!) and enjoy the ride. 😊