Summary
TheA Minecraft Moviedirector is aware of the fans' reaction to his film. He even reacted to one incident when police officers were called due to the audience’s rowdy behavior.
A Minecraft Moviereceived mixed reviews from critics. Some were disappointed, while others were satisfied with the film. However, the majority of the audience loved the movie, giving it a rating nearly twice thescore from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Several shared the audience’s reactions in movie theaters, and others went all out for it that authorities were involved to control them. Director Jared Hess is aware of the responses and shares his thoughts in a recent interview.
Hess' live-action adaptation of the hit video gameMinecraftwas well-received. However, one scene from the movie stole the fans' hearts. In the scene, Jack Black’s Steve uttered the words “Chicken Jockey,” and crowds across the globe have been going nuts. For some, this just means clapping and cheering. However, others went to the next level and threw popcorn, making a mess in the cinema. One video showed a screening where the audience got so rowdy that police officers were called to control the audience, and the main perpetrators were escorted out of the cinema. Hess believed the presence of the authorities was not necessary because the moviegoers were just enjoying themselves and “making memories.” “It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called,” he toldEntertainment Weekly. The filmmaker added that he found it “funny” cops were called just because some of the audience threw popcorn. Hess saw most of the reactions on social media, and they did not alarm him. Instead, he found the reactions hilarious. He said:
Yeah, it’s hilarious. I’ve seen so many funny videos. It’s great, especially when people are climbing on their friends' shoulders and standing up and cheering for those moments. It’s like this crazy anticipation. But, man, I’m just glad people are making memories with their friends and families.
A Minecraft Movie’s Jared Hess Is 100% On Board For More Popcorn Shenanigans
Hess also talked about the chaotic screenings ofA Minecraft MoviewithThe New York Times. He reiterated that the reactions were “too funny” and “a total blast.” According to him, whenever he receives a video from someone showing the screenings, it makes him laugh. “Just the fact that people are making memories at the movies - that’s what it’s all about,” the director said. Hess never expected the response from the audience, but for him, they were harmless. “No one’s going to get hurt from popcorn,” he added. Hess wasn’t bothered by the audience throwing popcorn in the cinema because whenever he watches movies with his kids, it’s reportedly “like a popcorn massacre.” Even if his children do not throw anything, things still end up on the ground.
The reaction of the audience when they heard “Chicken Jockey” wasn’t really surprising. It was a big moment when the audience, particularly the younger ones, began cheering and laughing. The responses that were shared online, including clips when moviegoers toss popcorn into the air due to excitement, went viral. Yes, the reactions were harmless, with some describing the rowdiness in the screenings as joyful chaos. Social media seemingly promoted and hyped the reactions, with some videos going viral onTikTokand Instagram. Other clips turned the “Chicken Jockey” scene into a meme.
However, while the reactions were harmless, they were offensive to the cinema staffers. The mess means more work for them. Due to this, some cinemas have to implement stricter policies, like warning signs, to remind the audience not to litter. Others take it to the next level by adding police presence to control the overly energetic crowds. Hopefully, the audience will be more mindful and behave accordingly in cinemas, especially sincea sequel is likely to happen.
