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May 24th, 2025

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“A Minecraft Movie” is a live‑action adventure that transports everyday characters into the pixelated world of Minecraft, blending CGI with physical performances for a family‑oriented spectacle IMDb - What to Watch.

While its emphasis on creativity and teamwork resonates with younger audiences, the film includes moderate violence, mild crude language, and overt witchcraft that warrant cautious viewing for Christian families Rotten Tomatoes - AP News.

This “Faith in Focus Movie Review” equips parents—especially those in the Assemblies of God tradition—with clear content breakdowns, age‑appropriateness grades, and direct links to resources like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes for deeper research.

Synopsis
Four misfit heroes—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, his sister Natalie, teen Henry, and real‑estate agent Dawn—are unexpectedly sucked through a portal into Minecraft’s Overworld, where they team up with the seasoned crafter Steve to recover a powerful cube from a realm‑dominating witch and find their way home 
IMDb - What to Watch.

Cast & Resources
  • Steve (the in‑game crafter): Jack Black IMDb
  • Garrett Garrison: Jason Momoa IMDb
  • Natalie Garrison: Emma Myers IMDb
  • Dawn: Danielle Brooks IMDb
  • Henry: Sebastian Hansen IMDb
  • Official Movie Page: A Minecraft Movie (IMDb) IMDb
  • Critical Reviews & Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes

Content BreakdownLanguage (3/10)
  • Expletives & Profanity: Six scatological terms (“dang it,” “frickin’”), six anatomical references, and four mild insults (“idiot,” “loser,” “screw it”) Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Religious Usage: One instance of “oh God” used in frustration, which may concern Assemblies of God parents Rotten Tomatoes.
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Summary
“A Minecraft Movie” is a live‑action adventure that transports everyday characters into the pixelated world of Minecraft, blending CGI with physical performances for a family‑oriented spectacle 
IMDbWhat to Watch. While its emphasis on creativity and teamwork resonates with younger audiences, the film includes moderate violence, mild crude language, and overt witchcraft that warrant cautious viewing for Christian families Rotten TomatoesAP News. This “Faith in Focus Movie Review” equips parents—especially those in the Assemblies of God tradition—with clear content breakdowns, age‑appropriateness grades, and direct links to resources like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes for deeper research.

Synopsis
Four misfit heroes—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, his sister Natalie, teen Henry, and real‑estate agent Dawn—are unexpectedly sucked through a portal into Minecraft’s Overworld, where they team up with the seasoned crafter Steve to recover a powerful cube from a realm‑dominating witch and find their way home 
IMDbWhat to Watch.

Cast & Resources
  • Steve (the in‑game crafter): Jack Black IMDb
  • Garrett Garrison: Jason Momoa IMDb
  • Natalie Garrison: Emma Myers IMDb
  • Dawn: Danielle Brooks IMDb
  • Henry: Sebastian Hansen IMDb
  • Official Movie Page: A Minecraft Movie (IMDb) IMDb
  • Critical Reviews & Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes

Content BreakdownLanguage (3/10)
  • Expletives & Profanity: Six scatological terms (“dang it,” “frickin’”), six anatomical references, and four mild insults (“idiot,” “loser,” “screw it”) Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Religious Usage: One instance of “oh God” used in frustration, which may concern Assemblies of God parents Rotten Tomatoes.
Violence & Fantasy Action (4/10)
  • Stylized sword fights, flaming arrows from skeleton archers, giant spiders, and booming TNT traps. All CGI‑block visuals but frequent peril sequences IMDbRotten Tomatoes.
Sexuality & Suggestiveness (1/10)
  • A single “full‑man sandwich” joke, brief flirtatious banter, and minimal revealing costumes (tank tops, brief cheek exposure) Rotten Tomatoes.
Witchcraft & Occult Themes (3/10)
  • Central villain is a realm‑dominating witch employing “black magic” and enchanted cubes. Assemblies of God families may view these occult elements as spiritually problematic Rotten Tomatoes.

Age Appropriateness GradesAge GroupGrade (1–10) Guidance:
Under 6 - 2/10Too much action, moderate crude humor, and witchcraft scenes.
Under 10 - 5/10Cartoon violence and mild profanity; occult subplot may require talk.
Under 13 - 7/10Generally fun for tweens, though parents should discuss magic and language.

Parental TakeawayFor Christian parents seeking a faith‑aligned movie review, “A Minecraft Movie” offers a vibrant portrayal of creativity and teamwork but comes laced with CGI violence, light crude language, and black‑magic themes. Reserve it for ages 10 and up after an upfront conversation about witches and respectful language. Use key resources--IMDb for cast bios, Rotten Tomatoes for critic consensus, and our “Faith in Focus” grading system—to guide your family movie night decisions.
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  • Stylized sword fights, flaming arrows from skeleton archers, giant spiders, and booming TNT traps. All CGI‑block visuals but frequent peril sequences IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes.

Sexuality & Suggestiveness (1/10)
  • A single “full‑man sandwich” joke, brief flirtatious banter, and minimal revealing costumes (tank tops, brief cheek exposure) Rotten Tomatoes.

Witchcraft & Occult Themes (3/10)
  • Central villain is a realm‑dominating witch employing “black magic” and enchanted cubes. Assemblies of God families may view these occult elements as spiritually problematic Rotten Tomatoes.

Age Appropriateness GradesAge GroupGrade (1–10)Guidance

Under 6
2/10Too much action, moderate crude humor, and witchcraft scenes.

​Under 10
5/10Cartoon violence and mild profanity; occult subplot may require talk.

Under 13
7/10Generally fun for tweens, though parents should discuss magic and language.

Parental TakeawayFor Christian parents seeking a faith‑aligned movie review, “A Minecraft Movie” offers a vibrant portrayal of creativity and teamwork but comes laced with CGI violence, light crude language, and black‑magic themes. Reserve it for ages 10 and up after an upfront conversation about witches and respectful language. Use key resources--IMDb for cast bios, Rotten Tomatoes for critic consensus, and our “Faith in Focus” grading system—to guide your family movie night decisions.

This review is SEO‑optimized for search terms like “Minecraft movie review,” “family-friendly movie guide,” “Christian parent movie rating,” and “Assemblies of God film content analysis.”

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