Jared Hess's indie sensibilities help to elevate a video game adaptation that is boosted further by Jack Black's irrepressible star turn. The special effects could be better, as could the female roles. But this remains an entertaining fantasy adventure that makes light work of what might appear to be unpromising source material.

"I had (my) kids that were obsessed with 'Minecraft' years before I heard about this movie. So I learned how to play the game because I love games,” the “School of Rock” actor told Reuters. “Minecraft” is a globally popular game,

The film boasts plenty of star power in the shape of Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge – and is tipped to become a major box office hit.

A Minecraft Movie is finally here, and here is where potential viewers can buy tickets and when you can expect the film to release on streaming.