Warcraft

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iamsparky1001Jun 18, 2016

I'm giving it a 9 to somewhat balance out the critic reviews. Speaking of the critic reviews, DON'T PAY THEM ANY ATTENTION. This movie is well worth your time and money. Fantastic visuals and music that adds to the atmosphere result in anI'm giving it a 9 to somewhat balance out the critic reviews. Speaking of the critic reviews, DON'T PAY THEM ANY ATTENTION. This movie is well worth your time and money. Fantastic visuals and music that adds to the atmosphere result in an immersive experience. The CGI was really well done, and provided almost an emotional connection with the orcs. The story is rather confusing, especially if you don't know the basic lore of the universe, but it's nothing that complex, and it's supposedly because of a forty minute to one hour cut that was made. That doesn't excuse it, but rather makes me interested in a director's cut with all of that left intact. It's not Lord of the Rings worthy, or a film you have to see irrespective of genre, but if you're a fan of the genre, the film is well worth your money.… Expand

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mxcviJun 18, 2016

I'm glad I didn't listen to the critics. Brought the world and characters to life with a good mix of humour and pathos. Some nice little touches that brought a smile to this fan of the series.

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NavinorJun 18, 2016

Just ignore the "professional" reviews because of complete Biast against the Warcraft universe!. The movie was great!

It was one of the best Movies i have ever watched!

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mutante2Jun 18, 2016

voy a comenzar diciendo:que increiblemente!!!!!! que ciegos e infames estan ultimamente los criticos del cine. me los imagino en su mundo gris, buscando como fregar y destruir alas producciones de este tipo, que si por ellos fueran solovoy a comenzar diciendo:que increiblemente!!!!!! que ciegos e infames estan ultimamente los criticos del cine. me los imagino en su mundo gris, buscando como fregar y destruir alas producciones de este tipo, que si por ellos fueran solo existirian peliculas existenciales o dramas, cosas asi super aburridas, de historias llenas de eufanismos y metaforas para inteligentes segun ellos, en fin ni caso hacerles como siempre, en lo que se refiere ala pelicula, para mi es de un 8 pero le doy 10 solo porque quiero ver una segunda parte, por ello mismo fui a verla al cine, aun con miedo por culpa de dichas criticas, y que paso que me diverti, me asombre con los efectos, la historia simple pero muy entretenida como debe ser, y que te deja con ganas de ver mucho mas, momentos comicos, momentos de drama, de dolor, etc, tiene de todo, y sobre todo esos fantasticos efectos especiales cgi con los que cuenta, me quede con ganas de ver mas de los elfos, pero ya habra tiempo para ello, lo de los orcos geniales, las armaduras de los humanos muy buenas, los escenarios nada que decir fantasticos, para mi mucho mejor en esos aspectos al señor de los añillos y eso que soy fan de dicha trilogia, a esperar la segunda parte ahora con mas ganas despues de ver esta primera parte.… Expand

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PureliteJun 18, 2016

It is my honest opinion that this film is deserving of exceedingly more positive reviews than that of critics reviews. Although it may not cater to all, my suggestion is to watch this movie for yourself. Many may have the same question, "doIt is my honest opinion that this film is deserving of exceedingly more positive reviews than that of critics reviews. Although it may not cater to all, my suggestion is to watch this movie for yourself. Many may have the same question, "do you need to have played the games to enjoy the movie in its entirety?” The answer is no. If you have an open mind and wish you escape into a seemingly well-crafted fiction universe that promises a great story and fast paced action, then Warcraft will deliver. I myself personally loved it. The creators deserve much praise for their achievement in this well executed movie. As stated by Jones (Director) himself, CGI can be done well or done **** characterising good CGI as that which is forgotten by the viewer. I must say that he has successfully delivered on the promise good CGI brings. Overall, a fantastic movie enjoyable by all!… Expand

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imright35Jun 18, 2016

I honestly have never seen a movie like this in my life. It bounces around a little bitand has some clunky/cringey moments. But overall, really good. The magic looks better than anything I've ever seen CGI-wise.

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rhino1181Jun 18, 2016

Me and my girlfriend recently went to see this film, and having neither of us know anything more about warcraft than hearthstone cards, we absolutely loved it, we feel they did a great job establishing a world and has laid down a potentiallyMe and my girlfriend recently went to see this film, and having neither of us know anything more about warcraft than hearthstone cards, we absolutely loved it, we feel they did a great job establishing a world and has laid down a potentially great story line… Expand

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JohnKristoferJun 18, 2016

The praise is too high for some audiences and I agree this film is much better than any other video game movies which not saying much but also brings the horrible problems from those video game movies.The film suffers from pacing whichThe praise is too high for some audiences and I agree this film is much better than any other video game movies which not saying much but also brings the horrible problems from those video game movies.The film suffers from pacing which didn't transition well,moments that were certainly rushed and characters that are just there to have an exposition or they are there for the sake of the plot.The movie has so much potential but because of it's restrictions it absolutely failed to deliver anything to the table.… Expand

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JonZsuJun 17, 2016

A hot scrambled mess with overwhelming visual effects and underwhelming performances, clearly it is not a movie for movie audiences. This poorly constructed story could barely even entertain the hardcore game fans, who seems to be the onlyA hot scrambled mess with overwhelming visual effects and underwhelming performances, clearly it is not a movie for movie audiences. This poorly constructed story could barely even entertain the hardcore game fans, who seems to be the only target audiences of it.… Expand

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fullparagonJun 17, 2016

This is a fun fantasy movie with a lot of really well done fantastic elements, from the different races to the props to the magic to the world, this place feels like a magical realm. People do magic and you are simply expected to go "yepThis is a fun fantasy movie with a lot of really well done fantastic elements, from the different races to the props to the magic to the world, this place feels like a magical realm. People do magic and you are simply expected to go "yep that's magic" and not think too hard about how and why it works. If you are willing to accept that premise, you are along for a fun ride that is truly faithful to the source material while still keeping a coherent narrative with a lot of really great action.… Expand

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Spacegod87Jun 17, 2016

Clearly the critics who gave this movie a bad review have no idea about Warcraft lore or the games. Yes, the movie had pacing issues and the acting from the humans was a little wooden, but if you're a true Warcraft fan then it won't ruin theClearly the critics who gave this movie a bad review have no idea about Warcraft lore or the games. Yes, the movie had pacing issues and the acting from the humans was a little wooden, but if you're a true Warcraft fan then it won't ruin the movie for you because everything else was just amazing.

I actually think critics hit the negative button at the first sign of a video game movie. And they did jump on this one in record time. Makes you wonder if they merely made stupid assumptions based on the genre of this movie alone or have some personal vendetta against video games.… Expand

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colinmonoxJun 17, 2016

If you are a fan of the "Warcraft" series, then the movie will probably interest you. However, due to the massive amount of information packed into only two hours, the average non-Warcraft player will likely feel lost and uninterested.

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P3TEJun 17, 2016

A great movie for fans of the series, and non fans alike.

It's evident that the focus here was to create movie based on the Warcraft universe for the fans of the series. That being said, I saw this with fans and non fans alike, andA great movie for fans of the series, and non fans alike.

It's evident that the focus here was to create movie based on the Warcraft universe for the fans of the series. That being said, I saw this with fans and non fans alike, and everyone enjoyed it whether they knew backstory or not. Blizzard has done a great job bringing their Warcraft series to life on the big screen and has not to cashed in on the popular name like other video game movie titles, well worth the watch!

This is exactly the movie that I was hoping blizzard would make and it is worth a watch whether you're a fan of Warcraft or not, despite what most critics write.… Expand

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SmikhailJun 17, 2016

My rating rather reflects highly positive emotions from the film and nostalgia for the old days, than the objective quality of the film (which nevertheless is quite good).
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The difference between my own impression of this film (asMy rating rather reflects highly positive emotions from the film and nostalgia for the old days, than the objective quality of the film (which nevertheless is quite good).
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The difference between my own impression of this film (as overall average user's score) and critic's is so terrible that it almost seemed that there is some over reason behind it.… Expand

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GnoblesseJun 17, 2016

As a Warcraft fan, I loved it. Rest of my family, who have either little or no experience with the franchise, enjoyed it too. I don't understand the complaints from those who found it hard to follow - my kids, who didn't know Khadgar fromAs a Warcraft fan, I loved it. Rest of my family, who have either little or no experience with the franchise, enjoyed it too. I don't understand the complaints from those who found it hard to follow - my kids, who didn't know Khadgar from Kil'jaeden, followed it just fine.… Expand

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SupR_GJun 17, 2016

An easy contender for worst movie of the year. As a huge Warcraft fan who has clocked in over 25 years of play going back to the original Warcraft, I have to question why anyone felt this was a story worth telling on the big screen. TheAn easy contender for worst movie of the year. As a huge Warcraft fan who has clocked in over 25 years of play going back to the original Warcraft, I have to question why anyone felt this was a story worth telling on the big screen. The writing and acting on part of the human characters is poor, leaving the mostly CGI orcs to be the most convincing part of the movie. The editing and pacing was distracting. This movie is proof that if you try to cram a LOTR-scale plot into two hours, the experience suffers. A strong warning to anyone who is unfamiliar with the world, setting and characters, you may feel overwhelmed and have no idea what's going on. This was hard to watch.… Expand

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RocharoxJun 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good movie! Never blieve it would be this good!
Blizzard just gave the finger to all critics and made a movie for all Warcraft fans! Thanks for that!
Really enjoyed this one… Expand

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DarkSaiyanJun 17, 2016

The movie had a variety of themes and it is worth watching. I was engaged the whole way through and it was a movie that made you think as well as question. They introduced the Orcs really well and established the humans as very civil even inThe movie had a variety of themes and it is worth watching. I was engaged the whole way through and it was a movie that made you think as well as question. They introduced the Orcs really well and established the humans as very civil even in times of pressure. This movie was well made and the story was easy to follow and it definitely deserves a sequel. Imagine the introduction of the paladins, undead or even the night elf's in this world they have established. I have no idea what these critics are on but their opinions should not undermine the potential this movie has. only downside for me was that some of the characters were not as developed as they could have been regardless great movie.… Expand

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SerusJun 17, 2016

Muy buena película, me gusto mucho y mas porque no se nada de la historia del Warcraft 1 y 2, espero les vaya muy bien con la película que espero la 2 XD

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kamhaghJun 17, 2016

People all are just raging because it's based on a game, yes I wasn't expecting it to be great, and It isn't a masterpiece, but it's good! I mean come on, zero? 2? are you insane?!!!

it was like reading a book's summary and that summaryPeople all are just raging because it's based on a game, yes I wasn't expecting it to be great, and It isn't a masterpiece, but it's good! I mean come on, zero? 2? are you insane?!!!

it was like reading a book's summary and that summary taking like 2h, and I felt like they atleast removed 45m of the footage! it was just like a single page of the books, so short and not many plot stuff. but If they didn't do this only the people who played the game would have liked it!!!!

they had no other choice, they made a lot of stupid mistakes like the cliches, and the lothar's son was basically useless :D

but this is more like a pre-sequal or something, I can feel that the next ones will be amazing!

still so much difference then the game's plot! but good!!!… Expand

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XanditzJun 17, 2016

The movie is awesome. It's a introduction film for a series. They present new characters and there is a constant felling that there is lots more to come. Also, if you ever heard about the first game, Warcraft I you should check it.

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RCBobsJun 17, 2016

Characterization was limited and some times nonexistent, some of the writing was a bit off but in all a great cast and great effects, combined with very good pacing made this one of the more enjoyable mainstream films released this year.Characterization was limited and some times nonexistent, some of the writing was a bit off but in all a great cast and great effects, combined with very good pacing made this one of the more enjoyable mainstream films released this year. Sure, it is nothing medium-changing but a good film nonetheless.… Expand

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C4l1burnJun 16, 2016

This movie is incredible! I am not a fan of Warcraft, but went to see this movie twice since it premiered last Friday. Damn, I even bought a couple of Warcraft figurines from a toy store afterwards. That's how much I liked it! About half ofThis movie is incredible! I am not a fan of Warcraft, but went to see this movie twice since it premiered last Friday. Damn, I even bought a couple of Warcraft figurines from a toy store afterwards. That's how much I liked it! About half of the people in the theater were applauding it at the end, the first time I saw it. Strongly recommend watching it in IMAX, as the movie has some pretty unbelievable scenes involving magic. I am giving this movie a 10 not to counterbalance scores from critics. I am giving it a 10 because it was the best fantasy movie I have seen. Period.… Expand

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idikovJun 16, 2016

Warcraft: The Beginning is by no means a perfect movie. Most of its characters are one-dimensional and there is nothing complex or new about the plot.

However, Warcraft is in my mind easily the best movie adaptation of a game so far. It isWarcraft: The Beginning is by no means a perfect movie. Most of its characters are one-dimensional and there is nothing complex or new about the plot.

However, Warcraft is in my mind easily the best movie adaptation of a game so far. It is a gift to the millions of players who have played the games and a good introduction to those who were not familiar with the rich world of Warcraft.

The purpose of this movie is in the title: to build the foundation for a movie franchise based on one of the most detailed and rich fictional worlds ever created. I am happy to inform you that it succeeds in doing this. I am excited to see where this takes us - as a fan of the games, I can assure you that there are far better stories to be told than this one. I am glad they started from the beginning.… Expand

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iChunkiMunkiJun 16, 2016

Movie was good, but I feel a lot was edited making It a little hard to follow for people not familiar with the Warcraft games.

I was hesitant to see it, but once I saw the critic reviews I knew I had to see it. Anything the criticsMovie was good, but I feel a lot was edited making It a little hard to follow for people not familiar with the Warcraft games.

I was hesitant to see it, but once I saw the critic reviews I knew I had to see it. Anything the critics absolutely hate usually turn out to be very good. Critics only like to watch drawn out weepy drama movies that are over acted like spending 2 hours at a celebrities baby shower. No thank you! Steer clear of anything one of these critics like.… Expand

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Lovemetal626Jun 16, 2016

First off, please do not let the critics spoil this movie for you. It is not a horrible movie, if anything it’s a good movie, not great but good. For me it was great.

So I’m going to cut the chase and keep this simple What’s good: •First off, please do not let the critics spoil this movie for you. It is not a horrible movie, if anything it’s a good movie, not great but good. For me it was great.

So I’m going to cut the chase and keep this simple

What’s good:
• CGI, the CGI is jaw dropping, the expressions they were able to convey on the orcs faces was just amazing. You can actually see and feel what the orc characters were feeling though there body language and facial expressions. They spent a lot of time putting in all those extra details.

• Action, the action was right on the money. The crunching of the orcs attacks on the humans was morbidly satisfying. Every action and attack looked and felt real, not like a crappy choreographed movie.

• Magic, the magic in this movie was truly powerful. The problem with a lot of fantasy movies in the past (yes even the great lord of the rings, which I love) is that they were too scared or shy to show off magic abilities for characters. Most studios fear it will put off some viewers because of the cheese factor of fantasy. But man Warcraft does not give a rats @$$ about that. They do magic full on and they do it well. The mages are the most powerful characters in this movie, and it makes sense, they were almost superhero like, which felt right in context to the story.

What’s OK:
• Story, ok the story was good, what brings it down is yes they do travel to a lot of places and name drop a lot of characters and places that you will probably not know anything about. The basic structure of the story is good, it’s simply and its heroic like a fantasy should be. It’s actually not that hard to keep up with the story once it starts going. Orcs world is dying; Orcs must leave this world to find a new home. Orcs arrive on human world, fight humans to claim land. Some Orcs feel there leader is wrong and their only chance to live is to work it out with human. Humans hate orcs because of the destruction they caused. And that’s pretty much the story at its base. It’s not that complicated. But of course within the story it adds a lot more. There are good moments of character development, but sadly because the movie was cut to 2 hours instead of the full 2 hours and 45 min, we don’t get to spend a lot of time with each character.

What’s BAD:
You know as I’m writing this and I got to this part of the review, I simply cannot find anything that’s bad. I mean some things were not great, but that’s what I explained above, most of this movie ranges from Good to ok to great. Which is why this movie if you look on rottentomatoes, metacritic and IMDB, it averages a B (80%). It really is just a good movie.

So go out there and watch this movie, you will have a good time, it’s not horrible, and it’s not mediocre. The movie is unique and fun enough for the general audience in my opinion. No need to be a warcraft fan to enjoy this.… Expand

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LexRocqueJun 16, 2016

Don't believe the critics, they are extremely harsh for little to no reason. Almost as if they were expecting an oscar winning tale about orcs migrating to a new land after loosing their homes...

Its a movie made for the fans that explainsDon't believe the critics, they are extremely harsh for little to no reason. Almost as if they were expecting an oscar winning tale about orcs migrating to a new land after loosing their homes...

Its a movie made for the fans that explains just enough for people who don't know much about the game to understand what's happening. Packed with action, and characters that are willing to go to extremes to protect whats theirs. A labor of love and a gift to the fans. The animation is top notch and amazing, you can really feel the weight of the powerful orcs as the charge forward.

Again, ignore the critics who are just hating on it because it's movie based on a high fantasy game.… Expand

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Zeropwnz0rJun 16, 2016

Wow, what a moviegoing experience. The film had a budget of $160m, and it really showed. The CGI was well done just like Blizzard's famous game trailers. The action was also well done, considering human actors were battling CGI orcs (thoughWow, what a moviegoing experience. The film had a budget of $160m, and it really showed. The CGI was well done just like Blizzard's famous game trailers. The action was also well done, considering human actors were battling CGI orcs (though the humans often became CGI after putting their greathelms on). The environments were stunning. The overhead shots of great capital cities like Stormwind and the floating city of Dalaran were impressively detailed. The magicians' spells looked much better than Gandolf the Grey. The wolves, horses, and gryphons also looked spectacular. Overall, the movie was visually epic.

The plot hewed closely to the original Warcraft video game's plot--which was a good thing, IMO. Due to the 2 hour time constraint, the movie moved at a dizzying speed and tried to cram in as much as possible. In the trade off between remaining authentic to the source material and cutting things to make the movie more watchable, Duncan Jones chose the former. And thank God he did. Fanboys of the world rejoice.

A lot of casual references were made to Azeroth's characters and lore that required intimate knowledge of the game. When characters casually referenced the Redridge Mountains, Goldshire, Blackrock Mountain, Deadwind Pass, etc., I possessed a detailed knowledge of exactly what they were talking about (having ventured there many times myself), whereas casual babbies prob got confused. Same thing with all the names--Gul'dan, Medivh, Lothar--you get the picture. Same thing even with the jokes. Example--murlocs were considered a humorous enemy in World of Warcraft that made a distinctive gargling sound when attacked--the exact same audio recordings were used in the movie, which caused me to Løl Wüt.

Some parts of the movie were predictable and uninteresting. A certain character died midway through. This elicited zero emotional response from me. I gathered early on that the only reason for that particular character's existence was to be slain to add emotional oomph to the movie. Judging from the music, the movie makers intended that scene to be quite dramatic. It failed entirely. But overall I was on the edge of my seat throughout.

I loved the atmosphere at the theater--fanboys shouted "For the Horde!" at various intervals, and I of course responded with cries of "For the Alliance!" I definitely recommend seeing this one in IMAX 3D. It's the only way to do such a fantastic film justice.… Expand

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melli06Jun 16, 2016

Pretty darn good! It is as solid as any super hero movie of recent. The scope is kept manageable and has some beautiful special effects. Its a fun experience and worth seeing.

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OkotJun 16, 2016

Paula Patton, Travis Fimmel & Toby Kennell gave really god performance. The story is close to the origin with few, rational changes. There's a balanced mixed of action and drama. Bows to the extrordinary people responsible for costumes andPaula Patton, Travis Fimmel & Toby Kennell gave really god performance. The story is close to the origin with few, rational changes. There's a balanced mixed of action and drama. Bows to the extrordinary people responsible for costumes and special effects (CGI). Orcs loook amazing!… Expand

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CraiddJun 16, 2016

This film is an example of the incompetnce of the director and the most part of the person that have create the film and the stupidity of the audience, because is enough show a couple of sword magic to make a good fim for them. Only the partThis film is an example of the incompetnce of the director and the most part of the person that have create the film and the stupidity of the audience, because is enough show a couple of sword magic to make a good fim for them. Only the part of the orcs are good, but the rest of the film is a mix of bad choices, dialogues without sense, orrible sceneplay and bad actor in bad charater that are bi dimensiona. The film is full of naive comicality and epic but fool scene.… Expand

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electronicoffeeJun 16, 2016

Best Video Game Movie since Silent Hill
Hands down. I can't think of a single video game
flick that's been as authentic and loving to the world as this one in years! Xmen level graphics and special effects, great acting, costuming,Best Video Game Movie since Silent Hill
Hands down. I can't think of a single video game
flick that's been as authentic and loving to the
world as this one in years! Xmen level graphics
and special effects, great acting, costuming, scripting.
Seriously it's my "LOTR (Lord of the Rings)" this year.… Expand

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ComandanteCobraJun 16, 2016

Surprisingly it's a good video-game movie, I give it an high score based on that statement.
When you watch a motion picture you need to adapt your critical sense based on the "type" of movie you are going to watch: You'll use a differentSurprisingly it's a good video-game movie, I give it an high score based on that statement.
When you watch a motion picture you need to adapt your critical sense based on the "type" of movie you are going to watch: You'll use a different yardstick to measure an martial arts movie rather than a biographical drama or a Slapstick comedy. So if you watch Warcraft with an objective eyes (without being fogged by prejudice or having unrealistic blizzard fanboy expectation ) comparing It with other film of the same genre you'll find a solid electronic game adaptation: a cut above other movie like "Dead or Alive" or "Hitman" or "In the Name of the King" or " Max Payne" for example.
I played Warcraft 2 and 3 ages ago and for some months WOW back in the days and I find in this adaptation what I was looking for: ......for once we can watch a live-action film based on a videogame that isn't a 2 hours advertisement for it's developers (Blizzard in this case) nor something that has only limited connection with it's original source.....
Like other have already stated it isn't perfect if you compare It with other fantasy movie (like LOTR for example) but again it is a little silly to do so.
It is far better than the critics would have you think.
I recommend it with the sole advise that if you are not familiar with Warcraft background It is better to read a little on the internet about It even if you have readed a lot of fantasy novel ... just to to avoid an initial disorientation in some of the first dialogues… Expand

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exedesJun 16, 2016

I really enjoyed this film! When I saw those critics reviews I was a bit afraid - but DON'T trust them.
Great MOVIE !!!! i will buy the bluray too with 40 min of extra scenes

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CrazyJimJun 16, 2016

I can understand critics. They are lost in the world created for gamers which tastes better if you have that background. But this is not a bad movie. It is not good either.

There’s a big mix of perfectly made orcs and very plastic lookingI can understand critics. They are lost in the world created for gamers which tastes better if you have that background. But this is not a bad movie. It is not good either.

There’s a big mix of perfectly made orcs and very plastic looking humans; of powerful magic and colorful tricks and I know, I know - it is a video game adaptation. But it is also a movie. And not a very good one.

My main concern in this chaos of war is not the plot which seems pretty simple and understandable and explained very well in the movie; it leaves some place for imagination though and that’s good because we do not need more boring scenes. The main concern are the acting, details and effects that make this movie a bad mix of triple-A production and a B class picture. You can see these plastic looking armors and swords, these rubber hauberks along with perfectly modeled orcs and their mimics. A great looking scenery along with bad lighting which makes the CGI very noticeable. And the actors performance? There’s little to none. A dull looking, few actors that are introduced are uninteresting in their play with the exception of Travis Fimmel who is doing his best to show some feelings. But there’s no time, this is war and funny looking guards have to die, a king has to make a forgettable speech and the rest of cast just have to vanish in the sea of computer generated effects and cheap love story.

But it is also fun. It is good that they have found some room for a murlock and a polymorph. It was good to see those familiar places and names. It was pretty damn good to see the warband in all it’s glory. But there’s more to show and I hope they will add some more details to the characters next time. It’s sad when digitally generated heroes are better that the real ones (or maybe they were supported by better actors?). And they could make some better costumes too. It is still a movie.

There’s still much to do in this very fresh movie universe. And I hope for the best. FOR THE HORDE!… Expand

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LightpostJun 16, 2016

If there's something you have to ignore, it's definitely not this movie, but rather the Critic's Metacritic score, the column on the left and most of the critic reviews.
The latter somewhat affects the viewers' subconscious;
"Oh, it's yourIf there's something you have to ignore, it's definitely not this movie, but rather the Critic's Metacritic score, the column on the left and most of the critic reviews.
The latter somewhat affects the viewers' subconscious;
"Oh, it's your typical human warrior character. Can't they think of something interesting?"
"Hmm, they did go for it and gave those barbaric-looking creatures a contrasting side in their personality - such as cheesy idea."
"Meh, they're tried hard to make that character relatable, it's disgusting. He/She now annoys me every time he/she is onscreen."
"The 3D sceneries look too beautiful making it look fake!"
"Blah blah blah."

I'm not saying this movie has lots of cliches. It's just that that kind of critic mindset makes an idea annoying for a viewers' mind when it could've been welcoming prior to finding out about the critics' opinions. Making movie goers look for something that isn't what the movie is giving them.
I mean, why can't something in movies be what it is instead of something that hasn't been done before?

My parents watched it with us, knowing nothing about the game. And when the film was finished, we all had smiles in our faces because of how surprisingly enjoyable the movie was. The pacing was fast enough and the events that unfold are intriguing. It's probably the only movie so far that gave me a reason to temporarily avert my attention to something else.

We all eagerly wait for the sequel!

My only gripes about the film is that there are stuff I wished that lasted longer/carried over to the next film and it's disappointing that it won't be so. There was a cringe-y moment for me but thankfully, it was forgettable.

Oh, and also avoid those "Warcraft fans" that has a very different definition of "loose adaptation" in mind, complaining why the lore barely resembles that in the game, etc.

To cut things short, this movie is highly entertaining and is worth your money ask your friends and family to give it a go!… Expand

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julie572xJun 16, 2016

On the Dragon Boat Festival, I and my friend went to the cinema. We bought the movie ticket at a group buying site and selected the movie "Warcraft". Human being and Orcs fight with each other for survival and their racial. It is reportedOn the Dragon Boat Festival, I and my friend went to the cinema. We bought the movie ticket at a group buying site and selected the movie "Warcraft". Human being and Orcs fight with each other for survival and their racial. It is reported that this movie is from a popular game and I have not played the game before. Before buying tickets, I saw the preview and attracted by its actions and scene. After watching, I feel the story din not finished. Although the dark gate was not opened, the ultimate war didn't begin. Is there part two? To be honest, the plot is too simple and didn't give me a deep impression. Maybe I should choose a comedy movie next time.
http://www.toyswill.com/world-of-warcraft-wind-rider-baby-plush-throw-pillow-p-747.html… Expand

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CAP198462Jun 15, 2016

I am a longtime player of Warcraft, first played Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, then Orcs and Humans, Beyond the Dark Portal, and so forth, up until Warcraft 3. So, when the movie faithfully recreated the world of Azeroth, down to the nearI am a longtime player of Warcraft, first played Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, then Orcs and Humans, Beyond the Dark Portal, and so forth, up until Warcraft 3. So, when the movie faithfully recreated the world of Azeroth, down to the near pixel perfect duplicates of the Footmen from the games, I was pleased, and first of all, I noticed. So, full credit there. The battles were good, faithful to the game, all that was missing was the hud, and cooldown timers. Having said that, the rest of the movie was unimpressive, in the way that the first film of a series often is. It introduces characters and gives a rough background. So, go see it, once, for no more than US$9 or local equivalent and if you can't avoid saying "ready to work," or "zug zug," you probably won't be sad. To the professional critics I ask, "what you want?"… Expand

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TomMattJun 15, 2016

Acabei de ver Warcraft. kkkk

Um bom filme. O engraçado mesmo é ver "os críticos" desesperados com o futuro. Vão ter que jogar vídeo game para não perder o "emprego". Não adianta ficar nessa lunática negativação do filme. kkk

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radastrophyJun 15, 2016

I am not a gamer, not of that kind of games. The game is based of Warcraft: orcs and humans, the first RTS expansion to what became now the MMO World of Warcraft.
I did not know anything about the game or their characters, yet I enjoyed thisI am not a gamer, not of that kind of games. The game is based of Warcraft: orcs and humans, the first RTS expansion to what became now the MMO World of Warcraft.
I did not know anything about the game or their characters, yet I enjoyed this movie immensely. The motivations of the characters are clear.
In one end, you have the Orc race, escaping a world that was dying because their leader Gul'dan, was syphoning all life out of it, through a portal, and into the world of Azeroth. On the other hand, you have the Humans, with their king, Vrynn, and commander, Lothar, who feel threatened by this new arrival, and more so by the arrival of the fel, which is the source of Gul'dan's powers.
The CGI is done by the best CGI studio in the market, and they succeed into making this blend of human motion capture and CGI work be more realistic than Avatar ever was.

After a bit of research about the game and their extensively generous database of wikis, I could see how some of the major plot was kept, with some insignificant modifications to the storyline, to make this work.

I can now consider myself a newbie to the game World of Warcraft, thanks to that movie, as I bought the game and it's expansion to experience the MMO world for myself, and so far, I've been fairly pleased with what I saw.… Expand

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CheekySasquatchJun 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So a lot of the people reviewing the movie on here state quickly that they are fans of the property and I think they are missing the biggest flaw in the film. As someone who has not played any Warcraft game I was lost throughout most of the film as it seemed to feel no need to explain itself. As for the characters in the film well I don't know if they are from the games or not but very little development is given to them and romantic plot lines seem to appear out of thin air. The CGI was god awful for such a big summer movie at too many points that at several moments I audibly scoffed at the film. It then confidently sets up sequels all throughout the ending while you yawn as CG creatures beat each other up and Shrek Moses washes down a stream. I'll say it again though I don't care if this movie was made for the fans because the fans will have a hard time showing this movie to anyone else to get them intrigued in this series. I've seen better **** looking at the paper after I wipe… Expand

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BoomBasticdrumsJun 15, 2016

If you haven't seen it yet GO NOW. It was really damn good. If you have any doubts crush them now, it seems like the only gripes critics had were literally only in the first 35 mins yes the pacing was kinda funky in the beginning and some ofIf you haven't seen it yet GO NOW. It was really damn good. If you have any doubts crush them now, it seems like the only gripes critics had were literally only in the first 35 mins yes the pacing was kinda funky in the beginning and some of the acting was a bit off but ONLY in that first 35 mins, while watching the movie I was thinking that literally maybe the critics didn't even watch the whole film and cut it off halfway because mid way thru the movie picks up and has really cool moments. The action scenes were brutal, the visuals were stunning and I even really liked the costumes and the set pieces yes they do look a little "cartoonish" but that's how the game looks! It's the perfect take on Warcraft the game and it leaves me wanting more. I want a sequel. Go support this movie don't pirate it don't stream it go buy a ticket and watch this film you will not be disappointed I promise you. It was the first time in a while I got up off my ass to the movie theater to watch a movie only other movie I saw this year was Star Wars and before that it had been years since I'd seen a movie in theaters. It's worth your time and money.… Expand

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WAglowJun 15, 2016

Being a fan of the Warcraft lore going in to the movie I was easily able to enjoy the movie, I went with some of my friends who are not well versed in the lore of Warcraft and just explained a few things to them as the movie went on and theyBeing a fan of the Warcraft lore going in to the movie I was easily able to enjoy the movie, I went with some of my friends who are not well versed in the lore of Warcraft and just explained a few things to them as the movie went on and they said they enjoyed it as well. I absolutely can not wait for the sequel.… Expand

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themans9987Jun 15, 2016

I rarely type reviews, but in this case I'll make the exception to counter the negative reviews from the elite critics... The movie is really amazing, the artistic direction of the movie is spot on. It really engages you on an emotional levelI rarely type reviews, but in this case I'll make the exception to counter the negative reviews from the elite critics... The movie is really amazing, the artistic direction of the movie is spot on. It really engages you on an emotional level and if you have any decent respect for philosophy and insight of life, and an appreciation of the parallels of fantasy and realism, then you will LOVE this movie.… Expand

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ron2812Jun 15, 2016

It's so weird. How come critics rate this movie 30/100 while "normal" people rate it 8.6/10?
It's a great movie!
Not every more has to be some avantgardistic crap nobody watches to deserve a decent rating in my opinion. I recommend thisIt's so weird. How come critics rate this movie 30/100 while "normal" people rate it 8.6/10?
It's a great movie!
Not every more has to be some avantgardistic crap nobody watches to deserve a decent rating in my opinion.
I recommend this movie, especially if you like the Warcraft games. Lot's of eastereggs, many familiar characters and great CGI.… Expand

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EruadanJun 15, 2016

I came into this movie expecting the worse, due to the critic reviews. I also came into Star Wars with low expectations despite critic reviews.
It would appear that user reviews are actually far more reliable.
While I am familiar with theI came into this movie expecting the worse, due to the critic reviews. I also came into Star Wars with low expectations despite critic reviews.
It would appear that user reviews are actually far more reliable.

While I am familiar with the lore, I don't play the game.
The movie's setting is as complete as it can be without overwhelming the audience with names of kingdoms, characters, races, which is an impressive feat, I did not think it would achieve.

If you are a hardcore fan, you might be disappointed in the lack of detail on the kingdoms/dranei/etc, but it makes it much more accessible to the general audience.

The original lore is much more intricate and complicated, and it does a great job of giving a simplified adaptation, which means it’s also a little bit far from the original lore, but it does it fairly well.

There are a lot of elements that are not fully explained, which from what I've read caused great anger from critics, who seem to have wanted to be spoon-fed every explanation.
That being said, while the movie is definitely internally-consistent, some of the missing details can cause confusion. It is like trying to collapse half a season of game of thrones into 2 hours.

This makes it feel a bit rushed, but that's not on the actors or the direction, rather on how much they tried to squeeze in, making the writing a very difficult task.
Because of this, they lost a lot on character development and we don't get to relate much to Durotan or the Orc culture.

The settings and art are beautifully done, the acting is adequate though limited by the fact that they couldn't develop that many characters concurrently.
The adaptation is impressive, albeit not loyal to the lore. It is worth noting that Warcraft lore is more of a history than a narrative.

Critics never really gave the movie a chance, and if you read the reviews, you can tell how they never tried to understand it.

Give it a chance, most questions you might have might at the end will be answered in the sequels… Expand

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cpjontekJun 15, 2016

I went and saw this with a friend who knew nothing about the games. He liked it more than me lol! I went and saw it again at the IMAX 3D and OMG the difference! This movie was made to be watched in that format. It's so high fantasy that allI went and saw this with a friend who knew nothing about the games. He liked it more than me lol! I went and saw it again at the IMAX 3D and OMG the difference! This movie was made to be watched in that format. It's so high fantasy that all the details come to life and made me feel so much more invested in the characters.… Expand

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darth-revanJun 15, 2016

Best movie EVER, and I want more!! Blizzard please don't listen to these noobs critics, they have no idea! We want more movies about other Warcraft characters!!

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BobmoraneJun 15, 2016

ITS A SHAME! I never feel so pissed off. What they've done is just not right. This is purely bullying. I've seen many movie in my life, im what you can call a cinephile and im pretty accurate when its time to judge a movie. So When i say thatITS A SHAME! I never feel so pissed off. What they've done is just not right. This is purely bullying. I've seen many movie in my life, im what you can call a cinephile and im pretty accurate when its time to judge a movie. So When i say that the CRITIC team up to **** all over this movie im pretty sure of what im saying. At this point im not even sure if they saw the movie.

I can understand that if you're not WARCRAFT fan this movie will seem odd and a bit off. AND THAT'S THE POINT this movie was made by warcraft fan for warcraft fan! Analyzing this movie otherwise is pointless. Its like looking at a rock and saying that its a ugly tree.

For those who didn't see the movie i highly recommend it, just for the sake of seeing a fantasy world becoming so accurately alive! You will get goosebumps each time an Orc raise his arm and smash something with a hammer!

P.S: Just look at the user score review, more than 1500 people stand up to defend a movie that's been thorn down by a gang of seflcomplaisant critic!

P.S2: still, the movie's not perfect but no one is!… Expand

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LOLO4011Jun 15, 2016

I don't play the game but I absolutely loved the movie!!! It's was so real, although the orcs were animated they didn't look like it. You couldn't even tell the difference between the animated and non animated. Everything meshed so perfectly,I don't play the game but I absolutely loved the movie!!! It's was so real, although the orcs were animated they didn't look like it. You couldn't even tell the difference between the animated and non animated. Everything meshed so perfectly, the story line and the characters acting were fabulous! Not sure why critics viewed it as bad because the consumers everywhere loved the movie! So shocked of how great the movie actually turned out. It was so good I'd go again and watch it at the movies. I hope they make a second one!! It's the best video game movie I have ever seen. This movie was so good I'd play the game. Who ever created the movie did a really good job!! I did not expect it to be that good.… Expand

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Alok125554Jun 15, 2016

Fu** critics . There is nothing wrong with the movie. Its great movie and I love everything about this be it CGI, story, acting .

I never took a decision based on critics' opinion and I'm right here. People bashing this movie are simply retarded.

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TheRulesLawyerJun 15, 2016

Its a fairly faithful translation of warcraft if you're a big fan. However translating warcraft into a live action film just doesn't work. The plot is nonsensical. Everything seems laughably over done. It feels like a super high budget "B"Its a fairly faithful translation of warcraft if you're a big fan. However translating warcraft into a live action film just doesn't work. The plot is nonsensical. Everything seems laughably over done. It feels like a super high budget "B" movie. Even the CGI was kinda awful. I could easily tell when they were doing green screen work repeatedly.

In short if you're a huge warcraft fan you'll probably enjoy the fan service. Everyone else should stay way away. And I say that as someone who was a player for a year or so.… Expand

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jshanbaumJun 15, 2016

If you played any of the video games you will love this movie,

the graphics and characters are tantalizing to look at, (as you remember are the buildings and weapons you used to love seeing in the game) . The hero powers are evident andIf you played any of the video games you will love this movie,

the graphics and characters are tantalizing to look at, (as you remember are the buildings and weapons you used to love seeing in the game)

. The hero powers are evident and just a delight. You do have to have some understanding of the world and the characters to truly enjoy the whole experience. but if you have it you can appreciate the set up and the character development… Expand

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mAg1Cb0XJun 15, 2016

There are few indicators of the idiocy of critics regarding anything in the sci-fi or fantasy genres than their rigid adherence to tropes. If I have to read another review of Warcraft that complains that Lothar isn't Aragorn enough andThere are few indicators of the idiocy of critics regarding anything in the sci-fi or fantasy genres than their rigid adherence to tropes. If I have to read another review of Warcraft that complains that Lothar isn't Aragorn enough and Medivh isn't old enough to be Gandalf, then I'm going to tear my hair out. I enjoyed this film quite a bit and am very disappointed in mainstream critics who should have been giving mediocre at worst reviews, who instead are giving terrible reviews to a movie with a) a fairly complex plot, b) engaging characters with motivations, c) a nuanced look at a conflict that isn't just "good guys vs. bad guys", which often is split down racial or species lines.

This is not the best film around. In fact, it's likely a 7 out of 10. But the critics are so wrong in this case, I feel that the positive user reviews are warranted.… Expand

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vexkunJun 15, 2016

I have already seen the movie and it's "EPIC". They did such an amazing job on converting a franchise I love into such an incredible movie, as well as breaking the video game movie curse. Not only was it broken, it was shattered. The movieI have already seen the movie and it's "EPIC". They did such an amazing job on converting a franchise I love into such an incredible movie, as well as breaking the video game movie curse. Not only was it broken, it was shattered. The movie has everything in it so that fans as well as those that have never played any of the Warcraft games can enjoy the experience of seeing this movie. Don't listen to mainstream critics. IF you like high fantasy, chances are you will like this movie. You don't need knowledge of the games to enjoys this movie.

Lok'tar Ogar! And. For the Alliance!… Expand

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VojoJun 15, 2016

Good thing someone is "paying" these critics to their job. And it is such a bad thing no one is paying us viewers to score the movie. But why do we consider this movie is something totally different than what the critics think is reallyGood thing someone is "paying" these critics to their job. And it is such a bad thing no one is paying us viewers to score the movie. But why do we consider this movie is something totally different than what the critics think is really strange to me. I advise them when they are payed to ruin something that they should watch if it is worth it of their reputation cause it comes with a price.… Expand

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BronzeBeardJun 15, 2016

I really enjoyed this film! When I saw those critics reviews I was a bit afraid - but DON'T trust them. Especially if you are a fan of the universe you will feel like returning home. There was a lot of little things which made me happy. LikeI really enjoyed this film! When I saw those critics reviews I was a bit afraid - but DON'T trust them. Especially if you are a fan of the universe you will feel like returning home. There was a lot of little things which made me happy. Like murloc lurking below the bridge in Goldshire... Yes it feels a bit rushed and some things might have been better but overall it feels just right! Especially the orcs!

Honestly... I think it couldn't ended up better. Franchise is in the good hands and I'm looking forward to the sequel.… Expand

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Huhn3dJun 15, 2016

Well it is absolutly fan service, but in perfection. 10/10
And it's clearly the first movie in decades with a stunning high fantasy athmosphere - the Magic Looks awesome.

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MisterDreJun 14, 2016

A meandering, pointless, colossal pile of noise, laden with subtle racism, white power, and pointless domestic worldbuilding. Not really a movie so much as a ridiculous act of pandering. Unless you're a rabid warcraft fan, absolutely do not bother.

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carlilelanceJun 14, 2016

So the acting was a little campy. It's a movie about Orks and Humans. If that's not your thing, you won't like it. If it is your thing...this movie is freakin' awesome!

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Reciter5613Jun 14, 2016

Well after seeing it myself I can see that it's not really made for people who haven't played the games. They don't explain much and it feels rushed. I guess cause Warcraft had so much lore that it was hard to fit into one movie. But I didWell after seeing it myself I can see that it's not really made for people who haven't played the games. They don't explain much and it feels rushed. I guess cause Warcraft had so much lore that it was hard to fit into one movie. But I did enjoy the movie and what it was trying to do. Most retcons made were acceptable and several main elements of the series were still done well. Hopefully if they have a sequel they follow Warcraft 3 and try to work on introducing new people to the series a whole lot better.… Expand

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heavyfootJun 14, 2016

I've been to the theatre to see the movie twice which is something I may have only done one other time. I am a fan of Warcraft which I am sure amplifies the movie enjoyment, however my girlfriend is not a fan and she actually really liked itI've been to the theatre to see the movie twice which is something I may have only done one other time. I am a fan of Warcraft which I am sure amplifies the movie enjoyment, however my girlfriend is not a fan and she actually really liked it as well, and she is even recommending it to her mom lol. Go see it and judge for yourself, it seems that the critics are being pretty harsh for some reason.… Expand

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x0v3rKiLxJun 14, 2016

I've never played a Warcraft game in my life and was never a fan of the franchise. And I loved this movie. It's a great story in its own right, with interesting characters, a compelling conflict, and good pacing and flow that make it anI've never played a Warcraft game in my life and was never a fan of the franchise. And I loved this movie. It's a great story in its own right, with interesting characters, a compelling conflict, and good pacing and flow that make it an incredibly satisfying experience. Easily the best video game movie I've EVER seen.

The critics are dead wrong about this movie.… Expand

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AestosJun 14, 2016

I saw this movie with as open a mind as possible considering it has such horrible critic reviews. What in the hell is with critics these days? This movie is not perfect as it feels rushed which leads to less character development than I wouldI saw this movie with as open a mind as possible considering it has such horrible critic reviews. What in the hell is with critics these days? This movie is not perfect as it feels rushed which leads to less character development than I would have liked considering how much emphasis is based on the quickly established relationships. With that said, it was worlds better than the reviews people are slamming it with. It is CGI heavy, but incredibly well done CGI ( and remember movies like Lord of the Rings, Starwars, Star Trek, every Marvel/DC film, Jurassic Park, etc. are also heavy CGI films).

The action is fantastic, fight scenes are well done, the magic is neat though it feels a bit rushed, the acting is solid for the most part though a few characters felt flat. Go watch the movie if you at all like fantasy.

On the critics: After seeing some of these terrible reviews I started to wonder how bad they rated some of the other movies I liked. My conclusion, many critics simply shouldn't review fantasy or horror genres because they don't like them. So many of the movies in those genres I have loved have been hacked to bits by the same critics that have raved about movies I have disliked immensely.… Expand

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HarisHHJun 14, 2016

The Most beautiful thing in WARCRAFT is costumes and ILM's visual effects its deserves a decent 9 but having some loop holes for next movie its AMAZING

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rumbleJun 14, 2016

I have never played WoW yet I was still able to understand the plot and what was going on, I think people who tell you that this movie is only for WoW fans weren't paying attention to what was happening on screen/just don't like high fantasy,I have never played WoW yet I was still able to understand the plot and what was going on, I think people who tell you that this movie is only for WoW fans weren't paying attention to what was happening on screen/just don't like high fantasy, they make it pretty clear. The acting is not the best especially among the human characters but the movie more than makes up for that in the way that magic is portrayed and the art design, it is amazing. Overall this is a great movie and don't believe what the critics are saying, they just hate it for being a video game movie.… Expand

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vosjes22Jun 14, 2016

Amazing movie. I have been a loyal player at World of Warcraft and I really enjoyed this because it is based on the game and allot of the game can be seen in the movie. LOVE IT

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AlyissiaJun 14, 2016

Sometimes we have films that have a theme, and are supposed to be for certain viewers this is what critics don't understand. Most of critics cant possibly understand 10 years + of game play.
How can you judge something you never made a partSometimes we have films that have a theme, and are supposed to be for certain viewers this is what critics don't understand. Most of critics cant possibly understand 10 years + of game play.
How can you judge something you never made a part of, something you see on screen and that doesn't have any connection with you in any possible way.

Not everyone eat meat, not everyone like sweets, don't expect to please everyone in planet.
Perhaps the movie was created with other purpose, and in my opinion it nailed on its purpose.… Expand

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moviemogul2335Jun 14, 2016

This is the worst movie I have seen in quite a while. People actually were getting up and leaving the theater at about the 40 minute mark. The acting was really awful and the armor and CGI just looked ridiculous. The plot jumped around soThis is the worst movie I have seen in quite a while. People actually were getting up and leaving the theater at about the 40 minute mark. The acting was really awful and the armor and CGI just looked ridiculous. The plot jumped around so much that unless you play the Game there is really no point in watching it as you will have no idea what is going on. What a dud.… Expand

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KamarrJun 13, 2016

Totally go see this movie and ignore the people rating 0's they obviously are trolls and just wanna harm the product because they are using there selfishness to rate a movie that they most likely didn't even see. The lore was right on and itTotally go see this movie and ignore the people rating 0's they obviously are trolls and just wanna harm the product because they are using there selfishness to rate a movie that they most likely didn't even see. The lore was right on and it gives its own ideas to how something happened non lore wise. I have no idea why people hated on this film ya the start of the story for Warcraft wasn't amazing but its just building up to even better stuff. This is easily one of the best CGI movies I have seen and seeing all the hidden gems within the movie made it that much better. I was gonna make this a 6 or 7 but I really want to see another movie from them because I felt this movie did justice with the lore of Warcraft just because we have 12-15 y/o down rating this because they didn't grow up with the lore and feel WOW has a bad lore then they can say that to the community of a game thats still the MOST PLAYED MMO in the world.

Also if you have no Warcraft lore this movie is still worth seeing just try to remember peoples names within the movie and Wiki them to learn more about them. I think the only downside of this movie is there is so many characters that they tried to squeeze in and it felt rushed in some cases because of it but it still stayed with the story line/lore. Please check this movie out if you love fantasy stuff.… Expand

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ExilionusJun 13, 2016

A teen heading to ultra music festival that's high on mushrooms... That's this movies audience. If you like sharknado movie you'll love this movie. It's such a B-class movie... Blizzard has nailed shut the coffin for anyone to ever investA teen heading to ultra music festival that's high on mushrooms... That's this movies audience. If you like sharknado movie you'll love this movie. It's such a B-class movie... Blizzard has nailed shut the coffin for anyone to ever invest in their movies. This movie on debut didn't really have any REAL competitors. If it did, say it's released with any of marvels it would have made no profit whatsoever.

It was like watching a group of people in cosplay make a fan fiction movie on YouTube...… Expand

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ay1556Jun 13, 2016

I created this account just to give a 10/10. And the 29 points critic review is just unfair to this movie. Of course, I must say that this movie could have been better, but it is good enough for me.

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FutbolluvaJun 13, 2016

NO SPOILERS

Just finished watching Warcraft, came home to review. In short: believing movie critics on this one is akin to believing a vegetarian's review of an all you can eat meat buffet. If you were the target audience of Warcraft, thenNO SPOILERS

Just finished watching Warcraft, came home to review. In short: believing movie critics on this one is akin to believing a vegetarian's review of an all you can eat meat buffet. If you were the target audience of Warcraft, then you will absolutely love the movie and that I will guarantee.

This movie, in case you were unaware, is set during the time of Warcraft 1. The original. The movie does not even make it to the events of Warcraft 2. So for all you WoW powerhouses with no knowledge of the preceding RTS lore, don't blame the movie for not being what you were perhaps expecting.… Expand

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nono5551212Jun 13, 2016

WOW. I mean WOW how did this get a critic score of 32? Was Blizzard supposed to pay the professional critics and forgot to? Is that how scores work these days? Are they bought and paid for? I've never played any Warcraft games or any BlizzardWOW. I mean WOW how did this get a critic score of 32? Was Blizzard supposed to pay the professional critics and forgot to? Is that how scores work these days? Are they bought and paid for? I've never played any Warcraft games or any Blizzard games for that matter. I am judging this movie on just the movie. I was left wanting more. The story did a wonderful job setting up the franchise. The only problem I had with the movie was the bad acting from the half orc half human girl... In her defense it must be tough to act with bottom fangs. Ragnar was great in the movie.... Look I'm no critic and I can't tell you why I liked this movie... but I just did... I hope the poor reviews don't keep a sequel from being made... PLEASE GO OUT AND SEE THIS MOVIE AND BUY IT ON DVD OR DOWNLOAD WHEN IT COMES OUT. I'll never trust a professional critic ever again after their reviews of this movie. I thought the little orc baby the short time he was in the movie was adorable.… Expand

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vtvyperJun 13, 2016

My wife, my son and I loved Warcraft. We went in with some trepidation based on the critic reviews but were very pleasantly surprised within the first few minutes and then throughout the movie. If you weren't a WoW fan, I could see whereMy wife, my son and I loved Warcraft. We went in with some trepidation based on the critic reviews but were very pleasantly surprised within the first few minutes and then throughout the movie. If you weren't a WoW fan, I could see where following the storyline might be off-putting since it jumps around to places and events that are second nature to us but confusing to non-fans. We're looking forward to the sequels.… Expand

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Klayton_uaJun 13, 2016

лучшая адаптация игры для фильма на данный момент, может кому-то и не понравились изменения лора но это все на пользу фильма пошло, ибо все миллиарды тонкостей невозможно объяснить простолюдинам, но ка бы там ни было - и им понравится фильм,лучшая адаптация игры для фильма на данный момент, может кому-то и не понравились изменения лора но это все на пользу фильма пошло, ибо все миллиарды тонкостей невозможно объяснить простолюдинам, но ка бы там ни было - и им понравится фильм, я в этом уверен на все 100%, героев не так много как говорят критики, 7 для 2-х часового фильма это вполне норма, мотивация каждого героя ясна как день, "клишэ" тут неуместно, учитывая что вселенная создана в 2006-м году. в общем - лучший фильм в своей жанре, на уровне с властелином колец однозначно.… Expand

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DEV1LheadJun 13, 2016

Zero from two critics rly???? I think they need banned on this site. Why this is not controled????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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TristanGanpearlJun 13, 2016

Thought the movie was good, but not great. Most of the performances were good, but Garona and Medivh were a little weak. The effects were passable and the world was fitful the the game. I appreciated the changes made from the game lore toThought the movie was good, but not great. Most of the performances were good, but Garona and Medivh were a little weak. The effects were passable and the world was fitful the the game. I appreciated the changes made from the game lore to make the plot flow more naturally. The weakest thing was easily the editing. It felt like it sometimes it would cut to random shots for 10 seconds for no reasons, and then cut back, and it didn't show important scenes as much as it should have. If you've played Warcraft, it's a must see, but if you're not a fan of the games, I think it'll still be a fun watch, especially with a few friends!… Expand

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HalysonJun 13, 2016

O 10 não é por ser um filme perfeito, muita coisa ali poderia ser melhor, mas por reconhecimento de um filme que realmente valorizou o público da obra original. Espero que toda comunidade de jogadores de Warcraft apoie indo aos cinemas e façaO 10 não é por ser um filme perfeito, muita coisa ali poderia ser melhor, mas por reconhecimento de um filme que realmente valorizou o público da obra original. Espero que toda comunidade de jogadores de Warcraft apoie indo aos cinemas e faça boa divulgação como incentivo à criação de mais filmes como este, feito de fã para fãs.… Expand

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edujim89Jun 13, 2016

Incredible movie and incredible characters. I am very proud to spent my money in this Movie.

For me, all the critics are wrong because they are not fair with a movie whose screenplay is about a video game and this mean dont take risk andIncredible movie and incredible characters. I am very proud to spent my money in this Movie.

For me, all the critics are wrong because they are not fair with a movie whose screenplay is about a video game and this mean dont take risk and execute on the best way the idea about Warcraft that every fans get in theirs minds.… Expand

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YhcrananarchYJun 13, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First and foremost, this movie is 100% fan-service.
It's enjoyable apart from that, but ultimately it's going to be hard for people unfamiliar with the source material to follow.
They did a really great job of setting up the plot and introducing the pivotal characters to the story in a very quick and efficient way as well as developing them in such a way that you legitimately begin to feel for them and the struggles they encounter.
It's also worth mentioning, this movie is not "World of Warcraft". It's "Warcraft" as in the PC game from years ago.
The plot was conveyed very well, the locations are iconic and very easily recognizable and the ultimate easter egg was right near the beginning Lotrhan is riding through the woods to Goldshire and there's a lone murloc in the foreground that lets out that iconic gurgle from WoW.
Even if you're not a fan, as I mentioned, it's an enjoyable movie, the fight scenes are incredible, the characters are well-written, and the sense of panic from both sides is very real.
I gave it a 9/10 just for the fact that in the 2.5 hour run-time, they could have done a bit more to explain some of the plot for people that are new to the series.… Expand

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VidyaBumJun 13, 2016

I'm usually a very rigid critic, especially of movies, but I do not see where the "professional" critics saw this as even close to below a 4.

This is a solid 6/10 in my opinion, and I wouldn't say that anything took me out of the movie atI'm usually a very rigid critic, especially of movies, but I do not see where the "professional" critics saw this as even close to below a 4.

This is a solid 6/10 in my opinion, and I wouldn't say that anything took me out of the movie at all. I have never been a big warcraft fan despite appreciating the license to a degree, and yet this was entertaining to a point, despite never being a really good movie, it did a good job overall.

Let's break down the good and the bad:

For the good, it looks good. The 3D effects on the Orcs look superb. The visuals in general did a fantastic job at conveying high fantasy without abusing it(ie it has something else to show than "awesome things" and does the simple and more down-to-earth like armors and costumes pretty well).
The sounds didn't leave a lasting impression on me but it was competent, like almost everything in the movie. Plot and actors were well-built despite being a bit on the weak side(will explain in the "bad" part of the review).

For the meh, some moments were a bit poorly done. I'm still not sure what the relationship between Doomhammer and Durotan was supposed to be. Are they friends, members of the same clan, two chieftains? Garona's fake plastic teeth always put a grin on my face, the bad grin of "oh dear this looks so dumb". And there were a few scenes that fell sort of flat. At one point Medivh(who's not in his normal state then, but it still comes off as wierd) says to King Llane "I am the Guardian Sire, I am here to help". And going "I am this role, this is what I do" in such a blatant way, even if it was to illustrate that Medivh wasn't in his normal state, still always sounds so poor.

For the bad, by far the worst problem to me was the amount of places and locations they wanted to illustrate too quickly. For the first half of the movie, we get to see Draenor, the Dark Portal, Stormwind, some fort near the Orcish position, the Kirin Tor, Medivh's Tower, and one or two others, and let's be clear: that was way too much too quickly. I remember the shot of the camera rising above the forest to show Dalaran(city of the Kirin Tor) and thinking "why are you taking us to a new place? We've already seen so many". Ironforge is in this movie, for less than two minutes. Why? To introduce that dwarves exist? It's fact of Warcraft lore that dwarves and elves have an extremely minor role, to not say no role at all, in the original Warcraft game, which is what this movie portrays.

The scenario in this movie and in the original game are both about humans, orcs, and Medivh's actions, along with Khadgar, Garona, and the captain in this movie. The addition of the Orcs is a great idea, but they don't help the problem. The movie just jumps around too much spending time to show locations instead of focusing on the characters, at least on its first half, the second half being more of a long conclusion to the situation.

And that's when the real bad shows up: the characters are really weak. Medivh is cool, has a lot of neat scenes, but fails to be as good as can be due to time constraints. Khadgar could've been the courageous and upstanding nerd who saved the day, the captain and King Llane could've been more, but they all came off as weak. The actors aren't fantastic either, but I don't mind it as much as I mind the lack of time given to them. So many scenes spent showing us places that have no importance to the plot like Stormwind or Ironforge should've been spent on them. The orcs' story is interestingly better because it's more focused on the characters and thus they come off much stronger than their human counterparts.

Had this movie been more focused and tried to pander to the fans less with its tourist-trap side, I think it could have been a solid 8, despite having only decent-to-good actors and being based on the plot of a very early strategy game that honestly isn't all that fantastic in the first place. It's shame, but by no means does it make this movie bad. It's competent, it did most things well enough, it was fun and it has a feel of amateurishness that gives it a flavor of goodwill rather than the tasteless brand of industrial, preprocessed movies hollywood puts out every year.… Expand

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HouseDadJun 13, 2016

Regarding visual presentation: This film is worth watching solely on the strength of its visual effects. The motion capture for the orcs is amazing, and the magic effects are the best representation I've seen on screen in any film, ever. ThisRegarding visual presentation: This film is worth watching solely on the strength of its visual effects. The motion capture for the orcs is amazing, and the magic effects are the best representation I've seen on screen in any film, ever. This is also one of the first films I've seen since Avatar where the 3D conversion actually added something to the presentation, rather than detracting.

Regarding the plot: Do you remember when Inception came out, and many critics reported that it was a confusing movie that required multiple viewings to make sense of it? And then do you remember watching it, and thinking those critics were out to lunch? The same is true of Warcraft. Coming into the film as a non-fan, the film has a pretty straightforward plot, and anything that's left unexplained isn't really necessary for understanding that plot. You'd have to be pretty dim to not be able to figure out what's going on.… Expand

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MagdasearuJun 13, 2016

I was so pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed watching this movie! I felt the characters were much better developed than the critics had stated they were. I definitely understood them and felt an affinity with them. I also understoodI was so pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed watching this movie! I felt the characters were much better developed than the critics had stated they were. I definitely understood them and felt an affinity with them. I also understood the plot/story line very well. I expected I would be lost and bored after reading the professional critics' reviews, but I was delighted instead.

The scenes, costumes, weapons, and creatures were beautiful! The action was fun and fantastic. The storyline was very good.

When the movie was finished, I was left wanting more and hoping for the next Warcraft movie!… Expand

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tjman09Jun 13, 2016

The film adaptations of video games have, up to this point, been bad but there was hope for the gamer community that Warcraft could break through, but it was, in my opinion a disappointment. The potential impact of this film was obvious,The film adaptations of video games have, up to this point, been bad but there was hope for the gamer community that Warcraft could break through, but it was, in my opinion a disappointment. The potential impact of this film was obvious, gamers who are hungry for high quality film adaptations of their favorite games, are still waiting for a film to prove that it can be done. Warcraft is cliched, poorly written, and not as entertaining or deep as it could and therefore should have been. I don’t want people thinking I hated this movie, because it did some things well and plenty of people have said they enjoyed it, I simply didn’t.
The most painful thing about the movie was that it had a lot of good aspects, but as a whole the film felt a little weak. One major problem I had with this film was that it reminded me too much of Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Regardless of the agitation that statement will incur out of die hard fans, one prime example is the main antagonist of the film, the orcs, ride around on giant evil looking wolves, just like in Lord of the Rings. Above that the film as a whole looked too digitized, where in certain scenes, everything in the scene looked digitally created.
The movie was directed by the immensely talented Duncan Jones, and to be honest the world he creates, is very intriguing. However, the script was a major weakness of this film, because inside this film is a cool story worth telling but it was overcrowded with weak characters and muddled storytelling. The film leaps around so much, trying very hard to tell a dense story, that it becomes very hard to follow, and almost impossible to care about any characters. From a technical standpoint it jumps around so much, that at times the film disregards explanation.
The weak story, and rushed pacing make the film feel overcrowded, and hard to really enjoy. While some of the characters had very cool development, many of them flash through for momentary exposition and then disappear for 20 minutes. The orc villain is admittedly cool to look at, albeit a little one dimensional, but the overall evil force in the film is essentially an unexplained force. The film really never feels like it entertains or challenges like Jones’ other films (Moon and The Source Code), it just trudges forward.
It isn’t a terrible film, and I’m guessing many will enjoy this film, if for no other reason than that it is a good 2 hour escape from reality. That being said for those who are looking for a entertaining, witty, original film this just isn’t really that, as it never allows itself to delve deeply into any scene. The film features a great amount of potential, which only serves to make the muddled end result even more depressing, as the film clearly could have been better. All-in-all I think kids will like this film, but for those who want a great film, this just isn’t quite that.… Expand

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damocles1974Jun 13, 2016

"Warcraft" ist the perfect example how much the so called mainstream media has lost it's connect to the people.

The user scores to this movie speak a clear language: thousands of moviegoers cared to write a review which begs to differ from"Warcraft" ist the perfect example how much the so called mainstream media has lost it's connect to the people.

The user scores to this movie speak a clear language: thousands of moviegoers cared to write a review which begs to differ from the views of the so called "professional critics"

Granted, for a big budget action flick it may be challenging to see an universe where the ever so stereotypical portrayed orcs are not as clearly evil and the humans are not as good as you thought they'd be. But even if you haven't any clue what Warcraft is about: go watch the movie. It much better than the critics want you to believe it is.… Expand

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EmphaticJun 13, 2016

This movie is another perfect example of how disconnected critics are from what movie goers want to see, Warcraft is a fun albeit imperfect experience, I felt that the orc cast was superb, their performances were easily the best of the entireThis movie is another perfect example of how disconnected critics are from what movie goers want to see, Warcraft is a fun albeit imperfect experience, I felt that the orc cast was superb, their performances were easily the best of the entire movie, with special praise given to Durotan, Garona and Gul'dan, for the most part the human cast was cold and dry, with the exception of Medivh, I felt Travis Fimmel's portrayal of Anduin Lothar was especially weak, and that is coming from a huge Travis Fimmel fan, there was just none of the emotion and range we have seen from him in other roles. These minor nit picks however, do not subtract from the movie as a whole, the CGI was spot on, the soundtrack was glorious and it just felt like Warcraft, I can't wait to see the director's cut and all the story they cut for theatrical release, which is what really stopped this movie from being even better. I hope they are able to continue the story in this universe and learn from what few mistakes they made moving forward.… Expand

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robertdowningJun 13, 2016

The actual humans (that went to see this movie with the intention to enjoy or be entertained by it) pretty much universally loved it.

Great movie. Great pace. Great action. Great characters. Great story. Will see again. Can't waitThe actual humans (that went to see this movie with the intention to enjoy or be entertained by it) pretty much universally loved it.

Great movie. Great pace. Great action. Great characters. Great story. Will see again. Can't wait for more movies in this world.

Don't listen to the critics. I mean, who listens to the critics anyways? Most critics consistently give the vast majority of movies a **** snobby review. Seriously, we need some new critics if almost unanimously the critics have a different opinion than the public viewpoints that they are supposed to represent.… Expand

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LettunenaJun 13, 2016

Good movie, Only thing that bothers me that there was scenes what were discontinued/stopped too early.
Movie is not too hard to understand, plot is actually quite simple, dont take me wrong plot was good, it was everything what WarcraftGood movie, Only thing that bothers me that there was scenes what were discontinued/stopped too early.
Movie is not too hard to understand, plot is actually quite simple, dont take me wrong plot was good, it was everything what Warcraft should be.
Movie was enjoyable within many aspect, humor, action, fantasy and acting was good.
Good work, keep it coming !!
waiting for second movie!
PS: Murlock spotted… Expand

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mariosgipsy7Jun 13, 2016

a great opening to this movie franchise with fantastic battles and cgi but te human charachters felt a little bit flat but the scope of it makes it great we believe that the sequels will improve it

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UsagiSenninJun 13, 2016

Duncan Jones attempts to weave an impressive spell, but the conjugation's complexity sometimes gets the better of him.

Movies based on video games don't have a great track record. Most are terrible, a few slip into entertaning, very fewDuncan Jones attempts to weave an impressive spell, but the conjugation's complexity sometimes gets the better of him.

Movies based on video games don't have a great track record. Most are terrible, a few slip into entertaning, very few rise to the level of "good," none are "great." Budding director Duncan Jones apparently saw that mountain and said, "I'mma climb dat!" With dedication, focus, and heart he and his production team nearly reach the summit.

Based upon 1994's Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, Warcraft drops us directly and unapologeticly into the Orc invasion of Azeroth. Lead by the clearly evil and power-hungry sociopath Gul'Dan and his appointed Warchief Blackhand a large Orc warband travels to Azeroth to establish a foothold and open a larger and more stable portal so that their entire race may escape the dying world of Dreanor. The humans on the other side of that portal don't take kindly to being murdered by aliens or used for Fel fuel, and initiate an immediate military response.

The plot is simple enough to follow, and that's perfect for a fantasy setting that many will be engaging with for the first time. Where the stumbles happen is with the characters that actually have to carry the plot.

Nearly everything on the Orc side is amazing. Visually its the best use of CGI in the history of cinema, sometimes you can get lost enough to forget its CG. The tense personal and political struggles of Durotan and Draka feels really grounded and tense. Durotan doesn't agree with violently conquering an new world and he clearly has issues with Gul'dan's unabashed evil and lack of any scruples. However if he doesn't toe the line then he, his family, and his entire clan are going to be slaughtered. The constant political dance, small tender family moments, and hidden machinations and maneuvers are strong elements and very good cinema. If the whole movie was as strong as these scenes then I suspect the critics would have been much kinder.

The human side is, unfortunately, much more meandering. While on the Orc side you have only 6 key orcs (Durotan, Draka, Ogrim, Garona, Gul'dan, Blackhand) to pay attention to there are nearly a dozen humans that vie for attention and screen time. Unfortunately this reduces many of the humans to mere plot devices, as if every scene that was supposed to make us care got cut down to only the bare motivations. The young wizard Khadgar is a delight on screen singularly encapsulating both the serious and irreverent side of the Warcraft universe. Medivh, the older and much more powerful Wizard, is clearly gripping with a mental illness and struggling to hold himself together and it can be an uncomfortable duality. Lothar is a passable warrior, but aside from some brief shining moments, an unfortunately dull character. Garona was a strong female character and usually delightful on screen, however when she spoke in halting broken English after first meeting the humans it felt really offputting (yes your foreign we got that with the green skin and the tusks, stop hurting my ears!) That's not to mention the other characters that just glide in and out of the film.

The pacing of the film suffers from both its run time and its breadth. In an effort to keep the story moving many characters don't get a chance to breath and show us why we should attach to them. Paradoxically, the need for world building and squeal fuel lead to some otherwise unnecessary sequences. There were many scenes that could have been stripped out or paired down. The small section in Ironforge at the beginning, and the whole scene at Dalaran were pure fan service that really contributed nothing storywise. In fact at Dalaran Khadgar gets advised: What are you doing here?! You know what to do already. (Also: Alodi, because apparently there isn't enough esoteric lore in this movie).

The battle scenes were few, but great. Most importantly everything that was going on was clear. I was ready to knock the cosplay design of the human armor, but goddamnit it works so well to keep the battles easy to read.

So, why the high score? Simple, most of the problems amount to quibbles. I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and I can't help but think if Jones were given a longer runtime (3hrs.) he could have made the broad fantasy epic he was clearly aiming for, or if he was constrained more (90min) he would have cut out a lot and really focused on the core characters, playing to his strengths.

Will you like it?
If you're a fan of Warcraft: its a must see, just go and buy your ticket.
If you're a fan of high-fantasy: It will prove to be an enjoyable time. Although you may find yourself on Wowpedia looking things up, or bugging a friend that's already versed in Warcraft lore for some fleshing out.
If your not a fan of Warcraft or fantasy: Its going to be a crapshoot. If you can not worry about all the proper nouns and just take it in you may enjoy it without it being memorable. Otherwise you may wish to skip it.… Expand

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AlienVoltGamingJun 13, 2016

As a fan wanting to see a movie of this series since World of Warcraft's release in 2005, I was blown away. This movie is an epic entry into this franchise and is largely based on the Warcraft books with small departures. Of course this isAs a fan wanting to see a movie of this series since World of Warcraft's release in 2005, I was blown away. This movie is an epic entry into this franchise and is largely based on the Warcraft books with small departures. Of course this is only a taste of what this franchise has to offer with 30 years of lore to run with and sets up a back ground for some epic events and characters to come. I went to see this film with both people who I played World of Warcraft with and people that knew nothing about the games or books and everyone in my group absolutely loved it. The critical reviews are harsh on this film and are not justified in my honest opinion. The only thing I felt could have been better was a stronger emotional build for some of the characters like Lothar's son. The film met my high expectations and I can't wait to watch it again. I look forward to more movies in this expansive universe.… Expand

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Wraithe1Jun 13, 2016

The acting in this movie was well done, the CGI was excellent. Nothing ever seemed over the top or campy. Some of the green screen fight scenes could have been choreographed better, but overall it was an enjoyable movie. I can see a criticThe acting in this movie was well done, the CGI was excellent. Nothing ever seemed over the top or campy. Some of the green screen fight scenes could have been choreographed better, but overall it was an enjoyable movie. I can see a critic not being interested in this movie, but to give it a terrible review just tells me they simply didn't watch it. There were some quality actors in this movie.… Expand

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alangvJun 13, 2016

First of all this movie is for the fans of Warcraft universe. and it seems like critics never played warcraft 1-3 or world of warcraft and dont know nothing about warcraft thats why they give such low scores. They just dont understand.
TheFirst of all this movie is for the fans of Warcraft universe. and it seems like critics never played warcraft 1-3 or world of warcraft and dont know nothing about warcraft thats why they give such low scores. They just dont understand.
The movie is great. visuals, story, characters.
All i can say is FOR THE HORDE !… Expand

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LordExarusJun 13, 2016

Ignore the critics as they are completely wrong.
It is easily the best movie so far this year,easily,Period.
Just try to read up on the lore a bit,as if you are not familiar you may be lost at some points But it is very much worth theIgnore the critics as they are completely wrong.
It is easily the best movie so far this year,easily,Period.
Just try to read up on the lore a bit,as if you are not familiar you may be lost at some points

But it is very much worth the money and better then any other movie out right now.… Expand

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KronixJun 13, 2016

No spoilers.

I had low expectations from this movie coming in but it surprised me in a lot of ways. I view this as test movie for blizzard to see if there is a market and I think there is. I think the movie delivered a good story. WasNo spoilers.

I had low expectations from this movie coming in but it surprised me in a lot of ways. I view this as test movie for blizzard to see if there is a market and I think there is. I think the movie delivered a good story. Was beautifully with good computer effects. They blended in and it really worked well in the movie.

The acting was okay. I'd say they differed in the performance but some where better and others worse but all in all they did the job.

The more I think about the movie the more I liked it. It was a bit fast paced but it was expected and I think coming movies will become even better. It was a good watch and I think 7 is a fair grading considering the special effects, acting, story and how pleased I felt after the movie.

There is room for improvement but this was not bad watch at all… Expand

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BenzhJun 13, 2016

Amazing film! if u love game(warcraft trilogy), lore u must see this film. Orcs cool, Lotar best. I wanted to see director's cut, becouse lot of storyline is lost. 10 out of 10.

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YoungtreezyJun 13, 2016

There is a reason this movie took over a decade to make. Blizzard from the start was adamant that the movie remain true to their vision and lore, and as such they made a movie that should please even the most hardcore nerds, which is a trulyThere is a reason this movie took over a decade to make. Blizzard from the start was adamant that the movie remain true to their vision and lore, and as such they made a movie that should please even the most hardcore nerds, which is a truly epic accomplishment. Could they have cut out or altered significant parts of the lore to "speed things along" and make a better movie going experience, absolutely and I'm sure it would have received a slightly better critical review. However, nearly all video game movies get poor critical reviews as the common thinking is Comic movies - good, video game movies - bad. All that said, this movie does an excellent job of staying true to the original story (kind of a mix of Warcraft: Orcs and Humans with touches of Warcraft 3). Staying true to lore, pleasing fans, pleasing blizzard and making a movie that's watchable to non-fans is an incredibly difficult line to walk, and Duncan Jones made it happen. I look forward to seeing him take on the next one, which, with all the setup out of the way, should be significantly more fun to watch.

Additionally, and somewhat unrelated, I think the movie not being marketed as "The Beginning" in the US was a mistake. If you watch the movie as a stand-alone representation of Warcraft, you are going to think "Warcraft looks really really silly and doesn't make sense." But if you understand that this is a preamble to a significantly more interesting story (Warcraft 2 and the Lich King Saga) then you can see the awesome potential the series has.

TL;DR: Fans will get it, non-fans will struggle, the next one is going to be better.… Expand

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JunderJun 13, 2016

I will say that I was really skeptical walking in to this, and that this movie might not be for not-fans of the Warcraft franchise, but having played Warcraft 3 and WoW since vanilla, I gotta say GOD DAMN! This movie was so good, and wasI will say that I was really skeptical walking in to this, and that this movie might not be for not-fans of the Warcraft franchise, but having played Warcraft 3 and WoW since vanilla, I gotta say GOD DAMN! This movie was so good, and was packed with fanservice in the form of location, lore pieces and references. The some times cheesy lines actually made it better, as that's how we know and love Warcraft.

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Might not be something for non-fans, but pure nerd-porn for fans!… Expand

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AndromidiusJun 13, 2016

I have no idea what movie the 'professional critics' saw, but it clearly wasn't the same movie I saw. While not perfect, Warcraft was an enjoyable movie that had the right amount of fan service to not be obnoxious. Acting was mostly decentI have no idea what movie the 'professional critics' saw, but it clearly wasn't the same movie I saw. While not perfect, Warcraft was an enjoyable movie that had the right amount of fan service to not be obnoxious. Acting was mostly decent and good enough, CGI was mostly excellent (though panning scenary shots were blurry, as usual) and the few plot changes from the video games and books wasn't annoying. Overall, I'd give it a 7 or 8 out of 8 - so I'm giving it an 8 on Metacritic to counterbalance the terrible reviews a bit.… Expand

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