Fans of ‘Minecraft’ feel “scammed” when they learn that Jack Black was not going to be the protagonist
The spectators of A movie from Minecraft They feel “scammed” when discovering who was the first option to replace Jack Black.
Video game fans are going mass to see the long -awaited film adaptation of Minecraftthe popular construction video game and a particular reference has captivated them so much that it even unleashed a curious trend in movie theaters.
Despite the initial enthusiasm, the film has mostly received negative criticism. Many agree that Jack Black’s performance is one of the fallen points. Clarisse Loughrey, criticism of the newspaper The Independentsaid the actor of Rock school It transmits the energy of “a desperate clown at a children’s party with few guests.”
As reported PuckMatt Berry – the British Comedies Star Toast of London and What We do in the Shadows– I was going to play Steve. However, he had to leave the project due to agenda conflicts caused by the Hollywood actors strike in 2023.
Finally, Berry participated with a small role as villager in a scene.
Now, several fans complain that the film could have been much better if Matt Berry, known for his exaggerated style and iconic dialogues, would have played the main role. Many imagine how epic it would have been to hear it say Minecraft’s popular phrase: “Chicken Jockey” (poultry rider).
“I’m not going to say ‘Chickn Jockey’ imitating Matt Berry’s voice, or yes?” A user joked on networks. Another commented: “I am between ‘Matt Berry is too good for this’ and ‘I need to hear it say Chickn Jockey’.”
Several users shared the same opinion in X (formerly Twitter). “I can’t stop laughing just to imagine Matt Berry saying ‘Chicken Jockey’. Maybe the movie would have been good if that had happened,” one wrote.
Another added: “Listen to Matt Berry saying ‘Chickn Jockey’ would have killed me laughing.”
Meanwhile, several spectators said they felt trapped between the illusion of what could be and the disappointment of what was finally seen on the screen. “It would have been a totally different movie and probably much better,” said someone in networks.
Jack Black stars A Minecraft movietogether with Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge.
Users on social networks shared videos where viewers are seen out of control: palominas through the air, screams, bad words and widespread chaos. The reason? A surrealist scene where Black and Momoa’s characters face a boxing ring against a cubic hen of Minecraft.
“Chickn Jockey,” shouts Black’s character, in a clear reference to the video game, which causes an euphoric reaction of the public. In several videos you see how people in the cinema repeat the phrase at the same time as Jack Black and then explodes in applause and screams.
After all the stir, Cineworld announced the launch of the “Chicken Jockey Screenings”, a special function of a single day that will take place on Sunday, April 13 in tribute to the most commented scene in the film.
For these special functions, Cineworld invites fans to disguise, shout, raise their voice and applaud during this adventure “Rompebloques” celebrated by Minecraft’s chaotic and fun spirit.
Translation of Leticia Zampedri
