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Comparing to Past Video Game Adaptations
The skepticism around the Minecraft movie mirrors broader doubts about video game adaptations in Hollywood. Unlike Detective Pikachu, which managed to be both fun and profitable while feeling somewhat true to the source material, many adaptations have been perceived as hollow cash-grabs that lack the essence of their respective games. The Minecraft trailer’s chaotic visuals and cringeworthy tone suggest it may follow this unfortunate trend.