‘A Minecraft Movie, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, was released in theaters on April 4 as a smash hit. It’s the latest entry in the video game movie genre that is well-known for flops. This isn’t one of those. Jason Momoa has proven himself capable of comedic acting, and we’re thrilled.
A Minecraft Movie Interviews
The movie takes place in Minecraft’s Overworld after several people are pulled in through a mysterious portal. It stars Jason Momoa as Garret Garrison, the Garbage Man. It’s the first time we’re seeing Momoa in a comedic role, and it’s something he’s been waiting for. In an interview with Collider, Jason Momoa and Jack Black are asked about Momoa getting beat up and Black as the action hero. Momoa said, “I just wanted to do comedy. I wanted to do something funny and he [Black] is the best person to do it with.”
They also asked about a certain scene in the film in which their character have to “get close” while flying. We learn from the actors that the scene was the idea of Jason Momoa based on the SNL Ambiguous Gay Duo sketch. He said that they had to go “nose to toes” to fit through a hole. Both of them were very enthusiastic about it. In his interview with BBC Radio 1, Momoa told them that he “just thought it would be funny.” And it sounds like audiences are loving it, too.
In a particularly cute interview for Today’s Parent, Jason Momoa had this to say about his co-star, Jack Black, “He’s exactly what you think he’d be like, but better. He’s perfect.”
Should You Go?
Well, the box office numbers are amazing after a weak year for movies so far this year. The AP reported that A Minecraft Movie took in $157 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada for its opening weekend. And it sounds like moviegoers liked what they saw. That being the case, as fans continue to visit their local theaters to watch Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the Overworld, the total will continue to rise. We’re heading to the box office right now!
