It’s the movie that many children have been waiting for. A Minecraft Movie is out, and now they’re begging you to go watch it. With Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the cast, of course you’re there!
A Minecraft Movie sees four misfits pulled into a bizarre wonderland where you can make anything you want, as long as it is in brick form. Yes, they are in Overworld, and they’ll need to figure out how to survive while embarking on a magical quest. They’re not alone, though. They have a crafter named Steve along the journey with them, who is more than willing to teach them his tricks.
The question for many parents is whether it’s suitable for the kids. After all, with Jack Black in the cast, you can usually expect some suggestive material.
A Minecraft Movie age rating: Explaining the PG rating
This Warner Bros. movie is officially rated PG. This suggests that children over the age of seven will be fine with the contents, but there are some scenes that may be a little too frightening for younger kids. A Minecraft Movie is aimed at those who are likely playing the game, which is from around the age of seven.
Sex & nudity: While there isn’t any nudity or sex in the movie, there are a few suggestive comments here and there. Two of the characters when up in a position that they call a “Manwich,” which is where they are together with their heads between each other’s legs.
There are also some scenes that involve heavy flirting. And for those who appreciate Jason Momoa’s figure, there is a closeup of the shape of his buttocks in his jeans.
Violence & gore: A Minecraft Movie is made with children in mind, so the level of violence isn’t over the top. However, there are some scary elements to Minecraft the game, and they are included throughout the movie. When the sky goes dark, the skeletons attack!
There are moments where the skeletons and zombies burst into flames, and there are scenes where zombies' arms are pulled off. However, it’s important to note that the movie’s universe follows the rules set by the game. When creatures die in Minecraft, they don’t actually “die.” They transform into something that they make, such as cows turning into beef and skeletons turning into bones. This is perfectly normal for any fan of the game, and the kids will just find this humorous.
Language: While there is no major profanity, there are a fair few uses of the words “idiot” and “crap.” A*s is also used a few times, along with “fricking” instead of the F-bomb.
Something that may come up is the use of the world “unalive,” which has become popular online due to the way social media has started banning the world “die.” This could come up in conversation with the kids since they’re probably not on social media to understand the reference.
Alcohol & drugs: There is none of this throughout A Minecraft Movie.
Overall verdict: Who is A Minecraft Movie appropriate for?
I took both my 12-year-old and 9-year-old to see this movie, and both of them enjoyed it. There were a lot of elements that connected to the game that they play, and they weren’t frightened because they are so used to seeing it in the gameplay. A lot of the suggestive remarks went over the nine-year-old’s head.
However, if your kids haven’t played the game before because they’re too young, the zombies and skeletons may be a little scary. I’d recommend looking at some of the gameplay to see how they react before going to see the movie in theaters.
A Minecraft Movie is now out in theaters.