Jason Momoa delivers a super campy performance inA Minecraft Movie, which honestly doesn’t surprise me at all because of his role in this major blockbuster from 2023. When aMinecraftfilm was first announced all the way back in 2014, I never would’ve guessed that Momoa would star in it. Even after he became a major movie star thanks to films likeJustice LeagueandAquaman, I still thought he was such an absurd choice to join thecast ofA Minecraft Movie.
Thankfully, he proved me wrong. Even thoughreviews forA Minecraft Movieare quite mixed, several critics have praised Momoa’s comedic performance in the film. Momoa is involved in many of thefunniest moments inA Minecraft Movie, and has further proven that he is a major box office draw. As of this writing,A Minecraft Moviehas grossed $565 million at the worldwide box office (viaBox Office Mojo), and will likely passFast Xsoon, which is another film in which Momoa delivers a campy performance.
Jason Momoa’s A Minecraft Movie & Fast X Characters Prove How Brilliant He Is At Playing Hilarious Campy Characters
Momoa Has Been Showing A Funnier Side Of Himself Lately
For years,Momoa had a reputation for playing intimidating characters with not a lot of personality. This is especially evident in Khal Drogo, hisGame of Thronescharacter, which served as his breakout role. While Aquaman eventually got more silly in the DC Extended Universe, he was also quite serious at first. Therefore, when Momoa was cast in 2023’sFast X, many people understandably believed he would be playing an ultra-serious, imposing villain. Thankfully, this couldn’t have been further from the truth.
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Despite wanting revenge against Dom and his crew, Momoa’sFast Xcharacter, Dante, is super silly. Momoa goes all in on camp, which has actually made Dante one of the bestvillains in theFast & Furiousfranchise. Now, two years later,Momoa plays yet another campy character inA Minecraft Movie. These two roles completely subvert the type of character that Momoa would consistently play early in his career. While they may not be his most widely acclaimed roles, Momoa is so entertaining to watch in both of the films.
A Minecraft Movie’s Sequel & Fast 11 Set Up Jason Momoa To Continue His Impressive Franchise Box Office Success
Several Of Momoa’s Upcoming Movies Will Likely Be Huge Successes
Even if his roles inA Minecraft MovieandFast Xaren’t characters who typically garner immense critical acclaim, both of these films are huge box office successes, which means that Momoa is clearly doing something right. Throughout his career,Momoa has starred in many movies that have been huge hits at the box office, such asAquaman,Dune,Fast X, and nowA Minecraft Movie. Therefore, he is clearly choosing roles that are part of films that will attract huge audiences.
AfterA Minecraft Movie,it doesn’t seem like Momoa’s box office luck will run out anytime soon. While asequel toA Minecraft Moviehas not been officially confirmed, it is very likely, and it’s possible that Momoa will return. Additionally, he will also return inFast & Furious 11, which will be the final movie in the long-running franchise. A sequel toA Minecraft Movie,Fast & Furious 11, and evenSupergirl, which will see him play Lobo, a new DC character, prove that Momoa will have a very successful next few years at the box office.
A Minecraft Movie
Cast
A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, a cubic world of creativity. To return home, they must navigate its challenges while on a magical quest with experienced crafter Steve, learning to master the intricate environment of this imaginative realm.
Fast X: Part 2
Fast X: Part 2 continues the high-octane saga as the eleventh installment in The Fast Saga, directly following the events of Fast X. The film reunites the ensemble cast as they face new challenges and adversaries on their globe-trotting adventures in the pursuit of justice and survival.
