“WHY DIDN’T WE HAVE THIS?”: Demand Grows for Animated Minecraft Movie Following Fan-Made Poster

The Minecraft Movie is generating a lot of excitement, particularly among fans eagerly anticipating a cinematic adaptation of the popular game. Notable stars such as Jack Black and Jason Momoa are featured in the film. However, the release of the teaser trailer disappointed many fans, primarily due to the decision to produce a live-action film instead of a fully animated version.

In response to this, a Minecraft player and Reddit user named umped created an imaginative poster for the movie, opting for animated representations of the characters instead of using real-life actors. The poster also incorporates various elements from the game, such as piglins soaring through the air on ghasts and a nether portal positioned above an arch.

I made a Minecraft Movie poster, if it wasn’t live-action! byu/umped inMinecraft

A user known as KairuHiroshima expressed awe at the artwork:

“ITS SO BEAUTIFUL AND COLORFUL WHY DIDN’T WE HAVE THIS.”

Another user, SpongeBoy775089, attributed the film’s live-action direction to ‘corporate greed’, suggesting this was why Warner Bros chose to feature popular actors rather than developing a fully animated film.

Comment byu/umped from discussion inMinecraft

User whythelongface133 criticized the project, calling it not just corporate greed but also a demonstration of corporate laziness and a lack of respect for the source material, pointing out significant discrepancies between the game and the movie trailer.

Reddit reacts to the poster (Image via Reddit/umped)

User FilipRedi appreciated the poster, while its0slimey_ remarked that it far surpassed what fans have seen from Warner Bros. Similarly, The_gamer_guy_ echoed this sentiment. However, user just_4_r4nd0m_guy declared their admiration for the artwork, commenting on how it would be ideal as a wall poster.

ReverendDizzle shared a detailed post expressing their reservations about the film, emphasizing that the choice to create a live-action Minecraft adaptation felt perplexing.

Redditors also criticize the movie (Image via Reddit/umped)

They highlighted various Minecraft animation styles available online, suggesting that Warner Bros could have utilized these along with voice talents present in the community to produce a fully animated film.

Fans Displeased with Steve’s Appearance in The Minecraft Movie

Jack Black as Steve in the movie (Image via Warner Bros)

Fans anxiously awaiting The Minecraft Movie have expressed dissatisfaction with various elements presented in the trailer, with Jack Black’s portrayal of Steve being a major concern. In the film, Steve has short hair and a goatee, a stark contrast to Jack Black’s long hair and salt-and-pepper beard, which many feel disrupts the overall experience.

While some hold onto hope that this appearance is merely temporary and that potential cosmetic adjustments could occur in the final film, it remains uncertain.

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