A Minecraft Movie” delivers visuals true to the game, but struggles to translate its open-world charm into a compelling story.

Mojang and Microsoft's attempts to overhaul Minecraft's visuals invite discussion of a more holistic approach to game preservation.

Glendale-born director Jared Hess is known for his debut film "Napoleon Dynamite." How he stretched his creative legs with "A Minecraft Movie."

The first reactions for A Minecraft Movie are here – and they are unexpectedly positive. Some critics are calling it an "insanely bonkers", "over the top" and "genuinely fun" adaptation of the famous video game, drawing comparisons between the story and iconic films like Jumanji and Napoleon Dynamite.