Of all the things A Minecraft Movie does well, its respect for its beloved source material is high on the list. From breaking one’s fall with a water bucket to animals instantly turning into a succulent meal upon touching lava, there’s no shortage of homages to the hit game’s quirky rules and physics.
It turns out that the film’s faithfulness goes beyond these cute nods. Director Jared Hess says that every part of the movie, from complex machines to elaborate set pieces, is something the production team ensured was doable in the game.
