Frantic barely describes the helter-skelter pace of A Minecraft Movie, which hits theaters April 4, beginning with a rat-a-tat-tat prologue about Steve (Black), a human who grew up wanting to be a miner and, in adulthood, made his dream a reality.

Critics say 'A Minecraft Movie' is a light-humored affair that will suit its young target audience and rabid fanbase, while alienating adults.

The first reactions for A Minecraft Movie are here – and they are unexpectedly positive. Some critics are calling it an "insanely bonkers", "over the top" and "genuinely fun" adaptation of the famous video game, drawing comparisons between the story and iconic films like Jumanji and Napoleon Dynamite.

If you were alive in the late 80s or the early 90s, you’d know that video game movies were NOT it. Cringetacular films such as “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” (1997), “Street Fighter” (1994), and “Super Mario Bros.

A Minecraft Movie has a divisive Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%, lower than expected. Some critics found the film fun and great for families, while others felt it lacked creativity. Critics have mixed opinions on the movie's entertainment value, but audience reception may differ.

Warner Bros. has lifted the review embargo for A Minecraft Movie, revealing a mixed critical reception. Despite this, strong pre-sales suggest the long-awaited video game adaptation is still on track for a solid debut as it hits theaters tomorrow,

Good news for comic book fans and gamers: every showing of A Minecraft Movie will now include a five-minute screening of James Gunn 's Superman.