Even a child is unlikely to be entertained by the film’s stream of Minecraft in-jokes—but fans of the director Jared Hess may ...

After living a mostly low key career after he and wife Jerusha launched with the Sundance sensation Napoleon Dynamite in 2004 ...

Director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie, before surrendering to the obligations of CG-driven, kid-friendly adventure.

Hollywood needed "A Minecraft Movie" to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this ...

A Minecraft Movie revolves around a group transported to a utopia called Overworld, where people are free to build anything ...

As it turns out, quite a bit. With llamas, tater tots, and Idaho setting and a washed-up high school legend at its heart, “A ...

A Minecraft Movie' hit theaters this week after years of development. See who Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Danielle Brooks are playing with EW's cast and character guide.

Jared Hess, the quirky mind behind “Napoleon Dynamite” and a proud son of Utah’s indie film scene, is trading tots for ...

The director seems to carry the spirit of the indie film with him — even as he takes on a blockbuster. The offbeat humor and overall character of "Napoleon Dynamite" that won Sundance over 21 years ...

A Minecraft Movie' transports viewers right into the world of the video game with adventures galore for its main players. Read Deadline's review.

Hess, the film-maker behind the 2004 comedy Napoleon Dynamite, on his love of Minecraft, working with Jack Black and making a ...

Jack Black acting crazy! Jason Momoa being campy! The director of 'Napoleon Dynamite' bringing the cheesy irony! Also, like, stuff from the game!