Depending on how ingrained into the Minecraft community the viewer is, these realistic elements are noticeable. Such details are not directly called out in the movie either, but are integrated as normal functions in the fictional world. This prevents the movie from being a story overfilled with references and cameos, making it feel fresh.

Director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie, before surrendering to the obligations of CG-driven, kid-friendly adventure.

"It's way too funny," Jared Hess told the New York Times about fans' exuberant reactions to the film, some of which have been widely shared. The UK Cinema Association this week noted the "exceptional" crowd response to the movie and its characters,