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The "Minecraft" Movie: An Unintentional Comedy of Epic Proportions
The "Minecraft" movie has emerged as arguably one of the most commercially successful yet critically derided films of 2025. Despite grossing over $135 million domestically—far exceeding initial projections of $70 million—it stands firmly as perhaps the worst film of the year, if not the decade. The film's reception offers a fascinating case study in how spectacle and franchise branding can overshadow quality storytelling and intelligent filmmaking, especially when targeted at a young audience.