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NefliteJun 10, 2016

Don't trust the bad reviews. The movie is not a cinematic masterpiece but it is quite enjoyable and a good intro to the Warcraft world.

It is by far better than most popcorn flicks, even more so if you are familiar with the setting. IfDon't trust the bad reviews. The movie is not a cinematic masterpiece but it is quite enjoyable and a good intro to the Warcraft world.

It is by far better than most popcorn flicks, even more so if you are familiar with the setting.

If you want Lord of the Rings go watch that again, however if you want Warcraft you will not be disappointed.… Expand

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QuietlionmusicNov 18, 2017

I don't understand why this film got such a low score, it had a few problems, but overall was an amazing film.

First of all the CGI for the orcs! That might be the best CGI characters I have ever seen in a movie ever. While I agree the humanI don't understand why this film got such a low score, it had a few problems, but overall was an amazing film.

First of all the CGI for the orcs! That might be the best CGI characters I have ever seen in a movie ever. While I agree the human side of the story lacked some depth, the orc side was very compelling. You felt for these characters Durotan, Garona and Orgrim were very well done. Gul'dan was a very terrifying villain and really evokes great emotion on screen. The actors who did play human characters, notably Medivh and Lothar were excellent. The battle scenes were friggen awesome. This movie is HIGHLY underrated in my opinion.… 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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VascoJun 10, 2016

Don't believe the critics! This movie has flaws, but it is still amazing and enjoyable. And I'm sure that fans and all people who like videogames will love "Warcraft".

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RumblefishOct 16, 2016

Really surprised by the low reviews of this film by the "experts". I wasn't expecting much but was really blown away by the depth of the story and the conflicted and human characters (of all races). There was an emotional weight to this filmReally surprised by the low reviews of this film by the "experts". I wasn't expecting much but was really blown away by the depth of the story and the conflicted and human characters (of all races). There was an emotional weight to this film around family, loyalty, allegiance, patriotism and avarice that is so often missing from big budget fantasy films. Duncan Jones nailed it. Can't wait for the next one.… Expand

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fredinatorJul 10, 2016

This is probably the best movie adaption of a video game ever. This movie does not deserve the bad critic rating. It is made for gamers and that does it really well. The only problem is that many stuff is not explained because it is targetedThis is probably the best movie adaption of a video game ever. This movie does not deserve the bad critic rating. It is made for gamers and that does it really well. The only problem is that many stuff is not explained because it is targeted at the fans of the warcraft series. They know basic stuff like why Gul'dan is evil and who the guardian is.… Expand

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MrvictorJun 21, 2016

Great break from superhero movies, which I enjoy, but they have become a bit formulaic. Thought the story line was good and the acting was solid. The action and the villain characters were very cool, and I thought the soundtrack supportedGreat break from superhero movies, which I enjoy, but they have become a bit formulaic. Thought the story line was good and the acting was solid. The action and the villain characters were very cool, and I thought the soundtrack supported the movie very well. Makes me wish I had played the Warcraft MMO more! Looking forward to more and the bluray release!… Expand

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YemmJun 10, 2016

After watching this movie (as a former wow player) i actually resubbed. Great movie for wow fans (and fantasy nerds). There are couple of cliches and I didnt like couple characters, but orcs and their cgi make up for it ;).

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steddyeDec 2, 2016

I've never played wow, but I found it fresh and exciting. Certainly it's not the great "Lord of the Rings", but I got bored watching remakes, prequels and superheroes of all kinds. I understand that investing in a movie can be disastrous forI've never played wow, but I found it fresh and exciting. Certainly it's not the great "Lord of the Rings", but I got bored watching remakes, prequels and superheroes of all kinds. I understand that investing in a movie can be disastrous for producers and that's why they are betting on the "winning horse".… Expand

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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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SRankenJun 10, 2016

TL;DR: Pleasantly surprised.

Walked in knowing very little about the Warcraft universe or its lore, and walked out eager to learn more. The first half an hour or so was a lot of information but I didn't feel it was too much that theTL;DR: Pleasantly surprised.

Walked in knowing very little about the Warcraft universe or its lore, and walked out eager to learn more. The first half an hour or so was a lot of information but I didn't feel it was too much that the average person couldn't follow. I enjoyed the story overall, seeing equal perspectives of both Orcs and Humans was brilliant. I naturally thought all the Orcs would be the antagonists (not knowing the lore) but found myself rooting for them more than the humans. Which is also a good time to mention that the Orc CGI was unreal. About 12 seconds into the film there's a close up of Durotan that gave me goosebumps. Also a huge GG to the mocap actors that brought the Orcs to life, they stole the show in my opinion. Congrats to Universal and everyone involved in making this film, they took a risk and it payed off!… Expand

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ValerunJun 10, 2016

I saw this film a few weeks prior to the US release in Germany and I was so frustrated that the user reviews were locked for this film. The Critics were totally off base on this one.

The film is not perfect but I enjoyed it enough to payI saw this film a few weeks prior to the US release in Germany and I was so frustrated that the user reviews were locked for this film. The Critics were totally off base on this one.

The film is not perfect but I enjoyed it enough to pay for a second round at the theater. I didn't really connect to the characters but the film is really able to sell the world. I felt immersed in a beautiful cinematic universe with believable fantasy wildlife and magical powers.

The action was brilliant, The Magic was beautiful and the Overall quality of this film was really high.

Honestly this film is a 7/10 for me, I'm giving it 9 to help the average as the Critics genuinely angered me on this one.… Expand

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FomigatoJun 11, 2016

I've played WoW for 10 years and had a great time watching this movie. My wife, who has never played WoW also had a great time. I understand that the fantasy genre isn't for everyone, particularly for many critics but if you enjoy fantasy orI've played WoW for 10 years and had a great time watching this movie. My wife, who has never played WoW also had a great time. I understand that the fantasy genre isn't for everyone, particularly for many critics but if you enjoy fantasy or ever played Warcraft or WoW, get out there and see it. I think the movie only suffered from not having enough time to tell such a big story with so many characters.… Expand

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Spyros_spyJul 7, 2016

I put 9 out of 10 cause there was no Leeroy Jenkins in the movie. I'm expecting to see him on future movies please!

Other than that the movie was amazing. Effects too and the story.

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JackKasketJul 18, 2016

Warcraft is a great looking movie. It does have some pacing issues, and fact is, you will get more out of it if you are a gamer.

The truth is it could have been even better, but I'm really looking forward to the sequel. (Screw theWarcraft is a great looking movie. It does have some pacing issues, and fact is, you will get more out of it if you are a gamer.

The truth is it could have been even better, but I'm really looking forward to the sequel.

(Screw the professional reviewers)… Expand

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karci222Jun 25, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie as a fan of Warcraft (more like a casual fan though :D ). At first plot was hard to catch, but later it became more and more interesting. And yeah, all that stunning CGI and effects left me watching it with openI really enjoyed this movie as a fan of Warcraft (more like a casual fan though :D ). At first plot was hard to catch, but later it became more and more interesting. And yeah, all that stunning CGI and effects left me watching it with open mouth. Good job guys for a good movie, hoping for a sequel :)… Expand

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orangechairJun 11, 2016

I cannot rate this higher than a 9 but because of the overwhelming disappointment of a critics there are i'll give this movie a 9/10. The movie wasn't bas at all, the actions and cinematography was amazing. Never knew that too much CGI wouldI cannot rate this higher than a 9 but because of the overwhelming disappointment of a critics there are i'll give this movie a 9/10. The movie wasn't bas at all, the actions and cinematography was amazing. Never knew that too much CGI would not be a burden but an amazing appeal to the eyes. The story however, was very confusing in a non fan perspective. Don't get me wrong I played the games but converting a 15 to 20 hours of the game into a 2 hour movie might be a bit difficult. Nonetheless the movie is great and I would love to see future installments which us pretty much sure that we will get one… Expand

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ripattiJul 3, 2016

I never played world of warcraft games and i enjoyed this movie. i like to give it a solid 10/10 but only - comes from character names, cant remember any of those after the movie:D still solid action packed fantasy movie that will not leaveI never played world of warcraft games and i enjoyed this movie. i like to give it a solid 10/10 but only - comes from character names, cant remember any of those after the movie:D still solid action packed fantasy movie that will not leave u cold. cant wait for the sequel… Expand

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BersumJun 10, 2016

When I want to the cinema I expected a terrible movie since it has a quite amount of negative reviews, but I was surprised... because it's actually a good movie. Pretty scenarios, cgi well done... I'm pretty sure if this were a LOTR or SWWhen I want to the cinema I expected a terrible movie since it has a quite amount of negative reviews, but I was surprised... because it's actually a good movie. Pretty scenarios, cgi well done... I'm pretty sure if this were a LOTR or SW movie it would've gotten better reviews...… Expand

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RouceJun 10, 2016

For fans of the RTS or MMORPG games a solid 9 out of 10. People not familiar with this universe might be bothered about the high story density (very fast-paced, movie could've used an extra hour playtime) and weak weak world building. But itFor fans of the RTS or MMORPG games a solid 9 out of 10. People not familiar with this universe might be bothered about the high story density (very fast-paced, movie could've used an extra hour playtime) and weak weak world building. But it shouldn't be worse than a 8 or 7, not what the uncomprehensible critics make it to be.… Expand

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IlyaSidorinJun 10, 2016

Насколько бы фильм не был плох, как говорят критики, он ничуть не претендует на 30/100. А особенно на 0/100. Это как минимум 5/10 (но даже это слишком мало). Варкрафт где-то в районе от 7,5/10 до 9/10. Ни больше, ни меньше.Насколько бы фильм не был плох, как говорят критики, он ничуть не претендует на 30/100. А особенно на 0/100. Это как минимум 5/10 (но даже это слишком мало). Варкрафт где-то в районе от 7,5/10 до 9/10. Ни больше, ни меньше.

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zafaceJul 1, 2016

As a veteran of wow mmo this movie was highly expected by me, i did like it, for the 1st movie of what i expect a series of many more movies this one does a good job establishing the setting of the wow lore.

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Joey96Jun 10, 2016

So.... this movie is awesome! Simple.... but its kind of tricky to rate the movie, because i feel people will think "wow fanboy" compared to the critics, yes I'm a fan indeed. I also understand the part where new people with 0 knowledge mightSo.... this movie is awesome! Simple.... but its kind of tricky to rate the movie, because i feel people will think "wow fanboy" compared to the critics, yes I'm a fan indeed. I also understand the part where new people with 0 knowledge might get totally confused, because it is a lot of characters that is stuffed into this movie, but on the other hand, I would applaud them for being able to tell such a story in 2 hours.

Which is also why the critics claim that the wasn't enough for the characters, that is also true, because everyone of them, has so MUCH more to show, that 2 hours just wasn't enough. Even though, everything else was amazing, the CGI and everything else was executed just fine! ;)

The critics understands nothing, and maybe plays 2 hours of World of Warcraft and thinks that is what the movie should reflect, even there, they got the game wrong.

And also many of the critics criticize the obvious line that are given to the characters "Was is coming", but which movie doesn't do that? Even Game of Thrones does it... "Winter is coming"...
But there is a difference walking in with a open mind, or already thinking that it would be the worst movie. A 9/10 here, and I would recommend watching it :)… Expand

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FaithMonaxJun 21, 2016

I usually have some respect for critics. But on this one, they are dead wrong.
This movie is worth it if you love fantasy.
Looking at the poor scores they give this movie, one can only wonder whose money they accepted...

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xAuroraJun 10, 2016

This movie is great. All of the "critics" giving the movie 0/10 should get fired. Of course it didn't capture everything, for obvious reasons (its a movie not a series) but the main parts (and by that I mean most of them) were captured well.This movie is great. All of the "critics" giving the movie 0/10 should get fired. Of course it didn't capture everything, for obvious reasons (its a movie not a series) but the main parts (and by that I mean most of them) were captured well.
If you somewhat like Warcraft, go and watch it, ignore all of the "critics" and just go watch it yourself.… Expand

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MacrovJun 10, 2016

This movie is great. Just plain and simple. If you love World of Warcraft, you will love this movie. The orcs look great, the dwarves look great, and generally the effects look great in my opinion. They have a mix of realism and cgi. But theThis movie is great. Just plain and simple. If you love World of Warcraft, you will love this movie. The orcs look great, the dwarves look great, and generally the effects look great in my opinion. They have a mix of realism and cgi. But the best thing is the lore. The Appearance of Guldan is just awesome.… Expand

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SgtBrettAug 6, 2018

It's not a masterpiece but still a stalwart attempt in a genre that is rife with disappointments.

The mainstream critics were never going to appreciate it regardless.

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WiLdEcaRdJun 20, 2016

The mainstream critics mast be out of there f.... minds. This ladies and gentlemen is one of the best fantasy films out there,had so much fun watching !

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CriviewerJun 13, 2016

Really awesome. I'm a Warcraft fan, having played both Warcraft 2 and 3. It's great to see a genuine story based on the game in such a big blockbuster movie. Most of us are tired of all these Hollywood style movies, from which every newReally awesome. I'm a Warcraft fan, having played both Warcraft 2 and 3. It's great to see a genuine story based on the game in such a big blockbuster movie. Most of us are tired of all these Hollywood style movies, from which every new fantasy film presents just a re-hashed story. That is boring and useless.

Warcraft is none of that, which is exactly why critics rooted in the status quo don't like it and people looking for a genuinely heroic story will love it. I loved it, I felt it expressed authentic emotions, it had some really good CGI. It's true, it had some maybe embarrassing, childish, moments, but they pale in comparison with overall feeling of the movie.… Expand

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BioOrcJun 11, 2016

Movie was generally very good. Plot was less complex than what we know from the game universe but this is understandable considering how long the movie had to be, and even than it does not lose it's key points, so even non-players canMovie was generally very good. Plot was less complex than what we know from the game universe but this is understandable considering how long the movie had to be, and even than it does not lose it's key points, so even non-players can understand what's going on. Effects were good enough, I still think Warcraft would be better as a full animation Blizz-style, but I guess it could be worse. Overall I was expecting really bad movie (seeing reviews) and was shocked how good it was. Looking forward to Beyond the Dark Portal story moment within next parts which will hopefully be created.… Expand

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custompcmaxJun 21, 2016

First off, I am slightly surprised by the negative critic reviews on this. While I can admit there are maybe some issues in the first 45 minutes or so of the movie for non-players (maybe a little too much fan service, name dropping...) IFirst off, I am slightly surprised by the negative critic reviews on this. While I can admit there are maybe some issues in the first 45 minutes or so of the movie for non-players (maybe a little too much fan service, name dropping...) I don't think it is movie breaking. I am honestly not real sure what they were expecting here. It is a fantasy movie based on a very fantastical video game series. The video game is rich in lore, which is used to great effect here. The use of CGI is done well, even though there is a lot. Again - it is based on a video game, so I don't think it is a foul.

The movie is fun... period. It follows a story arc that precedes World of Warcraft (what many gamers familiar with the series have played) and is done really well. It brings in a lot of locations, characters and elements from the games. Much of it will be recognizable to people who have played World of Warcraft. The characters are well done, especially the Orcs. Without providing too much in the way of spoilers, the story is fairly deep. It isn't as simple as good vs bad (at least not as you are maybe expecting with humans vs orcs) and I appreciate that.

TLDR version: If you like fantasy flicks and/or Warcraft, I don't think you will be disappointed with this film. It is a fun and exciting ride, it gives you a nice story that has some depth and brings in a lot of elements from the games for the fans.… Expand

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Coran06Jun 10, 2016

This is a good movie, faithful and true to the universe and premises it represents. Characters like Durotan, Orgrim, Gul´dan, and Garona are very well portrayed. The visuals are very well done, and if you played Warcraft I decades ago, orThis is a good movie, faithful and true to the universe and premises it represents. Characters like Durotan, Orgrim, Gul´dan, and Garona are very well portrayed. The visuals are very well done, and if you played Warcraft I decades ago, or even if you are a World of Warcraft player, you will truly find yourself in Azeroth.
The story is very simplified to fit in the time available in the movie, and with this, many good things and stories are left behind (like the Doomhammer prophecy). Many changes are made in the original story, and the human characters are portrayed younger. But even if you are a very purist fan, you can enjoy this movie, because you can still “feel” the characters and the world as something real.
The main problem, in my opinion, is the edition of the movie; when it came to the theatres, it lost 40 minutes (25% of its original size), and it has compromised a lot many moments. You can still understand everything that happens, but you can clearly see that “something is missing”, what is a shame.
Warcraft is not, and was never meant to be, another Lord of the Rings (it could be if the movie had three hours and more work on some areas), but it is a very good fantasy movie. Even if you have never played anything related to this universe, you can understand well the whole story. And if you are a fan, you will really feel at home.… 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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LinkTriforceJun 27, 2016

Una exelente pelicla de los videojuegos, merece totalmente la mena y espero que sea suficiente para que otras productoras de cine se interesan por las peliculas de videojuegos, la historias es compleja pero le es muy fiel al material originalUna exelente pelicla de los videojuegos, merece totalmente la mena y espero que sea suficiente para que otras productoras de cine se interesan por las peliculas de videojuegos, la historias es compleja pero le es muy fiel al material original es un insulto las notas que le da metacritic, por suerte los fans tenemos la ultima palabras y no tres idiotas supuestamente criticos profecionales que le dan malas notas a una gran pelicula como esta… Expand

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SegaSanctuaryJun 12, 2016

This movie was actually quite good, and I can easily recommended it to anyone who is a fan of the Warcraft games and lore.

Pros: 1.) Great action 2.) Believable characters 3.) Great pacing Cons: 1.) Without knowing the lore orThis movie was actually quite good, and I can easily recommended it to anyone who is a fan of the Warcraft games and lore.

Pros:
1.) Great action
2.) Believable characters
3.) Great pacing

Cons:
1.) Without knowing the lore or playing the games it will be tough to know everything that is going on.… Expand

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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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SpeedhovenJun 10, 2016

I'm a fan of the Warcraft saga and went to see the movie with four other people who know nothing about the game. We all liked it and thought it was way better than expected from the trailers.

PROS: - Probably the best CGI and VFX in theI'm a fan of the Warcraft saga and went to see the movie with four other people who know nothing about the game. We all liked it and thought it was way better than expected from the trailers.

PROS:

- Probably the best CGI and VFX in the history of cinema. The Motion Capture for the Orcs was fantastic and deserves an Oscar for sure.
- Places, armors, magic and everything were created with care to look as similar to the game as possible.
- The plot is based on the original Warcraft (1994 strategy game). There are a couple of changes here and there, but nothing major.
- No boring, slow or dead moments. There is always something happening.
- From the trailers you could expect a love story between Orcs and Humans, but actually it's just a hint (less than Bruce Banner and Black Widow in the last Avengers movie).
- Lots of Easter Eggs for the die-hard fans of the game.

SO-SO:

- Acting was ok. Not exceptional, but also not as bad as most people want you to believe (for comparision, Kylo Ren from the latest Star Wars was worse).
- The soundtrack was good, but not great. Maybe because Warcraft players are used to hear truly amazing soundtracks from the game.
- The major plot twist is hinted in the first half of the movie and everyone could guess it, even people who don't know the lore.

CONS:

- The first 30 minutes of the movie are so fast paced that some people didn't understand what was going on. That's because director Duncan Jones was forced to cut a lot of scenes and ended up with a 123 movie instead of 160. Fortunately, an Extended Edition is planned for DVD/BluRay release.
- Some major characters from the lore have a very small role in the movie and do basically nothing.
- The plot can be confusing to people who never played any of the Warcraft game.

I would give the movie 8,5/10 and recommend it to anyone, not only Warcraft fans. It's not LOTR but it doesn't want to be, it's a completely different story.… Expand

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weiswolfJun 21, 2016

While I'm not familiar with Warcraft lore specifically the fantasy elements weren't far from the beaten path. I'm not too sure how the movie lost so many critics along the way. Overall I quite enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyoneWhile I'm not familiar with Warcraft lore specifically the fantasy elements weren't far from the beaten path. I'm not too sure how the movie lost so many critics along the way. Overall I quite enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good fantasy movie.… Expand

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XenjinJun 11, 2016

It was good. The movie felt a bit rushed but there's 40 minutes of cut footage. Hopefully they make an extended addition. Only problem with the film in my eyes was some lack of character development but if you're a die hard lore fan you don'tIt was good. The movie felt a bit rushed but there's 40 minutes of cut footage. Hopefully they make an extended addition. Only problem with the film in my eyes was some lack of character development but if you're a die hard lore fan you don't exactly need it. The kids loved it too :)… 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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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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Keigan2coolJun 29, 2016

Admittedly this is not a movie for everyone, but if you're the type of person to enjoy high fantasy settings or enjoy the Warcraft lore then this is something you should take the time to see.

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GregTheMadJun 10, 2016

Best Video Game movie I've seen so far, not perfect, but still a great time.
Despite it's 2 hours run time it feels a bit rushed, but is never boring.
If you expect a 100% adaption of any source material into a movie that's your ownBest Video Game movie I've seen so far, not perfect, but still a great time.
Despite it's 2 hours run time it feels a bit rushed, but is never boring.

If you expect a 100% adaption of any source material into a movie that's your own fault, not the one of the movie. I'd say it's welcoming to both people who play Warcraft games and those that don't.… Expand

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XenathodeJun 10, 2016

Having only played some of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this movie. It honestly made me want to go and learn more about the universe surrounding WoW and I'm excited for a potential sequel.Having only played some of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this movie. It honestly made me want to go and learn more about the universe surrounding WoW and I'm excited for a potential sequel. Do yourself a favor and go watch this movie.… Expand

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FrozenanjelJun 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a Warcraft movie. For the Warcraft fans, GO SEE THIS MOVIE! For the non fans or people interested? GO SEE IT. This movie absolutely nails all aspects related to Warcraft. The acting was incredible, from all sides of the war. You could feel the effect of the powerful acting, you could feel the emotions that the characters themselves are feeling in the most powerful of ways. The art and design, was spot on! The magic was designed perfectly, the costumes and looks of the characters were perfect! The movie truly payed homage to the Warcraft lore and kept to the story to a T.

My only gripe with the movie, was the fact that to make it easier on people, you definitely needed a VERY BASIC understanding of the Warcraft lore. knowing a bit of the lore makes a lot of this easier to digest, cause as we all know, warcraft has a very convoluted story. But even for the non fans, as long as you pay attention and watch, the movie is still very easy to follow and get in to. But because of that, it misses the 10/10 just slightly.

Overall, this movie is well worth any Warcraft fans time and money. You will not be disappointed, and I know I wasn't.

Good job Blizzard, I'm proud!… Expand

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hantacoreJun 10, 2016

I loved it, would 100% rewatch, and i'm already dying for the sequels!
Let's be clear, this is not the Lord of the Rings, this is a freaking WARCRAFT MOVIE. It's violent, it's beautiful, and it's deep.
This movie succeeds in giving theI loved it, would 100% rewatch, and i'm already dying for the sequels!
Let's be clear, this is not the Lord of the Rings, this is a freaking WARCRAFT MOVIE. It's violent, it's beautiful, and it's deep.
This movie succeeds in giving the viewer a universal enough approach to please fans AND newcomers. They did not try to send us their whole bestiary and mythology in the first place. The story is deep enough to keep us thrilled, the character design is faithful to the franchise, with its quality (omg orcs) and flaws (playmobil look), without any compromise, and that is why it is a good movie. It resisted the blockbuster call that so many fell for.… Expand

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ReerrJun 10, 2016

As a fan of Warcraft I went into this movie a little bit sceptical, but from ten minutes in I was already loving the film. The majority of critic reviews are pathetic and should just be ignored. The CGI is mostly fantastic, and the storyAs a fan of Warcraft I went into this movie a little bit sceptical, but from ten minutes in I was already loving the film. The majority of critic reviews are pathetic and should just be ignored. The CGI is mostly fantastic, and the story while it is a little rushed at the start is also pretty good. I saw the movie with two other people one who knows a little bit about Warcraft but who has only played WOW, and someone who has no interest in video games at all and they both loved it. I recommend if your a fan of Warcraft as a franchise go see it, if your a fan of high fantasy go see it.… Expand

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S0LiDJun 10, 2016

Great movie, great for fans and no fans. Reading the critic reviews, i just can laugh, the have no idea at all. Good job! waiting for the next Warcraft movies!

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Kamalii63Jun 10, 2016

I would especially recommend this movie to anyone who has ever played any of the Warcraft games but to others as well. I really enjoyed the movie and was so into the movie that I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen!! I hope if you enjoy thisI would especially recommend this movie to anyone who has ever played any of the Warcraft games but to others as well. I really enjoyed the movie and was so into the movie that I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen!! I hope if you enjoy this movie that you tell others so the critics words won't keep them from missing a really good movie :)… Expand

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fantasyuthJun 10, 2016

Warcraft is a high fantasy film that is stunning to look at. The visuals are amazing with a beautiful world, great magic effects and some of the best CGI characters made yet. The story is mostly based on the game with the same name, WarcraftWarcraft is a high fantasy film that is stunning to look at. The visuals are amazing with a beautiful world, great magic effects and some of the best CGI characters made yet. The story is mostly based on the game with the same name, Warcraft 1 and the novels Rise of the horde and The last guardian and they did a great job getting those stories on the big screen. The story is about the orcs traveling to a new world thanks to a portal fueled by the orc warlock Gul'dan. Their old world is dying of corruption and they need a new home. They come to the new world Azeroth consisting of the Humans an also dwarfs, high elfs and other species. Once the orcs and the humans meet a war starts and you get to follow the story both through the orcs perspective and the humans. From there you have a story full of different motives, magic, action and battles and you will diffidently be entertained through the whole movie. The things that bring this movie down a bit is that there is so many different characters you get to follow and you would want to know more about them then the movie actually tells. The movie could have gained a lot by adding another 20-30 minutes to flesh out the characters a bit. Also some of the acting could be questionable for some but was not bothering me. So overall Warcraft is great movie that is obviously set up to have sequels. If you like Warcraft or any type of fantasy/action packed movies this one is for you.… Expand

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MezmerizeJun 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie has it's fair chunk of flaws. Narrative is a bit rushed and messy, writing and dialogues are forced and awkward at certain moments. There are couple a forced, borderline stupid drama attempts, namely *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* Anduin-Garona romance and death of Anduin's son.

However, love and effort put into making this movie, treats and easter eggs for those familiar with Wacraft universe and lore, supplemented by absolutely stunning visual effects and motion-capture -, completely outweigh the flaws. Cherry on top, the absolute joy to behold was outstanding portrayal of Durotan - despite his story being heavily changed from the original lore - this movie and Toby Kebbell's acting managed to capture and display true essence of this heroic orc. Lok'tar Ogar!… Expand

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edcarrijoJun 10, 2016

This movie is amazing, don't listen to the critics, i really don't get why they are doing this with this movie. Just go see it by yourself. This is the first video game movie i really liked, and i'm not a gamer.

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FrosthamarJun 10, 2016

The movie was absolutely amazing. The visuals were stunning. They succeeded in making the orcs seem very lifelike and believable; same goes for the animals and the magic. The attention to detail was spectacular. The plot split from the lore aThe movie was absolutely amazing. The visuals were stunning. They succeeded in making the orcs seem very lifelike and believable; same goes for the animals and the magic. The attention to detail was spectacular. The plot split from the lore a bit, but the essential was there and very well adapted to film. Many nods were made to the fans, the games, the characters, the settings, the armour pieces, the spells, etc. It was familiar, but different in a pleasant way. I felt like I was rediscovering a home. I would see the film again as I feel there is still more to be seen.

If you're a fan, don't listen to the **** critics and their **** reviews. Do yourself a big favour and see the movie for yourself. You'll love it.

I look forward to Warcraft 2. Onward and upward; FOR THE HORDE! :)… Expand

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Luho96Jun 10, 2016

The beginning was really fast, but later it got better.
They changed a lot of the lore, which doesn't make it a worse movie.
I've seen it twice already (German theatres have been showing the movie for 3 weeks already) As someone who knowsThe beginning was really fast, but later it got better.
They changed a lot of the lore, which doesn't make it a worse movie.
I've seen it twice already (German theatres have been showing the movie for 3 weeks already)
As someone who knows the original lore i can still say that this might be the best fantasy movie of the year.… Expand

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JaceBelerenMtgSep 19, 2018

This was way better than i expected. As a warcraft addict since warcraft 2 , i was kinda disappointed that they didnt follow the real lore as a fan, but i understand that ppl that its hard to assemble so much information in just one movie.This was way better than i expected. As a warcraft addict since warcraft 2 , i was kinda disappointed that they didnt follow the real lore as a fan, but i understand that ppl that its hard to assemble so much information in just one movie. Probably if they followed the real lore they could do 20 movies or more. Still it was very good for me and my girlfriend (also a warcraft fan). Cant wait for the sequel. Good job.… Expand

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cgrecythorpyJun 10, 2016

THE CURSE IS BROKEN!

I'm so happy with how this movie turned out I could cry. It's faithful to its source material, it's BEAUTIFUL, the acting is great, its truly everything you could hope for in a movie adaptation of the first WarcraftTHE CURSE IS BROKEN!

I'm so happy with how this movie turned out I could cry. It's faithful to its source material, it's BEAUTIFUL, the acting is great, its truly everything you could hope for in a movie adaptation of the first Warcraft game.

Please. PLEASE. Go see this movie. DADDY NEEDS THIS TO BE A TRILOGY.… Expand

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BuugarJun 10, 2016

This movie is FANTASTIC. As a fan of the franchise since its beginning, I can say they nearly got everything right. This is what I wanted out of a Warcraft Movie. If your a fan of the franchise, go see this movie right now. If you have noThis movie is FANTASTIC. As a fan of the franchise since its beginning, I can say they nearly got everything right. This is what I wanted out of a Warcraft Movie. If your a fan of the franchise, go see this movie right now. If you have no idea what Warcraft even is, it might be a bit confusing but at least its a great spectacle.… Expand

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peekapewJun 10, 2016

Was very reluctant to go see this in theaters due to such bad criticism from sites such as this or rottentomatoes. But that was easily the most well spent money I will spend this weekend. Two hours of non-stop action or amazing story that IWas very reluctant to go see this in theaters due to such bad criticism from sites such as this or rottentomatoes. But that was easily the most well spent money I will spend this weekend. Two hours of non-stop action or amazing story that I was not fully aware of even as a long time Warcraft fan. The only criticism I have that is negative would be Ben Foster being Medivh. Although I thoroughly enjoy Ben Foster movies he doesn't quite fit the role as the 'guardian' I expected so much. Other than that it was a phenomenal movie and I can not wait for a sequel!… Expand

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chaoskazeJun 10, 2016

The Ultimate Fan Service. All the detail & art style follows exactly how it is in the beloved Blizzard franchise. It's obviously not LOTR nor is it setting out to be with the budge they got with the "first" movie to just test the water.The Ultimate Fan Service. All the detail & art style follows exactly how it is in the beloved Blizzard franchise. It's obviously not LOTR nor is it setting out to be with the budge they got with the "first" movie to just test the water.
Critics are just overly hush without understand where the movie is from, it gets a soild 8 from me, just giving it 1 point higher to offset low critic score.… Expand

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HasocJun 11, 2016

I'm really restraining myself not giving this a 10, but I watched it in IMAX 3D and already being oriented through trailers/movieclips with the main characters, so perhaps that led to a better viewing experience, therefore I'll give it aI'm really restraining myself not giving this a 10, but I watched it in IMAX 3D and already being oriented through trailers/movieclips with the main characters, so perhaps that led to a better viewing experience, therefore I'll give it a conservative score of 9. Most important note: The movie starts meh, and gets increasingly better as time goes on. If you're someone who is very, very, extremely not open to new experiences, or someone who expects this to have a Lord of the Rings tone and will feel utterly disappointed otherwise (that's like judging ever action/drama on whether it is The Godfather), this movie may not be your best choice. If you're anyone else, then: for the past 29 hours since seeing the movie, I have been thinking "Oh My Gosh that was amazing!!." But it is fast and has confusing names, so if I didn't know the names of the 6 or so main characters before watching it (from trailers) I may have liked it less. Also, it helps to know what the Fel is. It's the green magic. They mention it quickly at the start and it's hard to catch. This is an action-fantasy. It packs a punch but requires you tolerate the first 20min, a whirlwind of names and places. It's not a fairy tale like LOTR or Harry Potter. It's closer to Die Hard with Orcs. Also, are the lines cheesy? Yes. I can't argue that. But if the amazing story draws you in, you get over it. Script is another thing that's worst at the start.

I (know little bit of warcraft stuff) loved it. Person I saw it with (knew nothing except two sentence premise) loved it. This movie is a high fantasy movie. That is the genre, but the tone is action. Don't expect a fairy-tale-like story (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter) and especially not something told in the nearly-lyrical Lord of the Rings fashion. Rather, it is an interesting world with magic that hits hard and punches that hit harder. You don't have a nobel, driven Aragorn, but rather a sarcastic-talking fighter that fights when he cares and fights when he doesn't. It's not going to be one of the top 20 movies as all time (like LOTR might be), but its one of the most enjoyable I've ever seen. If Lord of the Rings is The Godfather of fantasy, then the is more like Crank or John Wick, with the plot complexity of a Game of Thrones episode.
I saw this movie in IMAX 3D and I like it for more than the visuals, but that certainly helped the immersion and helped me buy in to the movie, something that many critics seemed to have trouble with. I would strongly note that the movie starts okay but kinda meh, and it gets increasingly better as time goes on, leading to an amazing final act. Both me and the person I saw it with are a forgiving audience (though her more than I generally), and I think that if someone is not satisfied immediately then looks for problems, well like any new fantasy world it requires some trust to buy in to. Not more than any other, but that is a component of fantasy.
I had personally seen all the character trailers, and I was able to clarify who's who for my friend as the movie goes on. It is most enjoyable if you catch every line, like any other movie, but this one goes by fast and I do not know to what extent my ability to remind my friend who the main 6 or so characters were early in the movie affected their love of it. I'd say it would help to know who Durotan, Ogrim (he has a hammer), Blackhand (gross beard), Gul'Dan (evil-looking), Garona, and Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) are beforehand, if for no other reason than that it takes a few minutes to tell characters apart.
The acting is not the best I've ever seen, but its pretty good. Ben Foster, Paula Patton, and Anna Galvin sell the story best, and Travis Fimmel and Toby Kebbel are pretty good, with the rest of the cast at the back of the pack. To be fair, none of them had much to work with script-wise, which is probably the biggest negative of the entire film, especially at the beginning (like I said, starts at its weakest and gets better).
Ultimately, this movie is insanely fun. EVen though I've played a little World of Warcraft, I only caught one reference and in the game I'm not invested in either humans or orcs, so I came in with nothing other than the excitement of a large-scale fantasy flick with orcs that pack a punch.
Relative to real-world technology eras, if Lord of the Rings was medieval, this may be closer to renaissance.
I never got that emotional, but I'm not an emotional movie watcher in general, even at the end of the first season of game of thrones. My friend is sorta the opposite, and I could see her getting stressed out as she sat next to me during some scenes. I don't think the average movie-goer will come out of this with wet eyes, but it does have some real emotional weight for those that don't reject it in the first 20min.… Expand

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Benji79Jun 11, 2016

Another case showing how disconnected critics are from the average viewing public. I loved this film helped by the fact I played the warcraft games but even if you haven't there is still loads of fun to have especially if you love fantasy. IAnother case showing how disconnected critics are from the average viewing public. I loved this film helped by the fact I played the warcraft games but even if you haven't there is still loads of fun to have especially if you love fantasy. I really hope people go watch this film and it makes money as I really want it to get a sequel. By far the best video game to big screen adaption done. Go watch It its great the critics can do one........… Expand

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FlyinghunterJun 11, 2016

First of all you have to realise the aim of movie: connect old school warcraft fans( W1,W2,W3), WoW fans and new possible members of community. With story from warcraft: Orcs and Human we experience the first orcish invasion in Azeroth.First of all you have to realise the aim of movie: connect old school warcraft fans( W1,W2,W3), WoW fans and new possible members of community. With story from warcraft: Orcs and Human we experience the first orcish invasion in Azeroth. Producers of the movie have not followed strictly lore written in books, therefore there are some differences. Probably to make the story easier to understand , they had to make some changes. Despite a little disappointment from missing conversations and some details it is fantasy story worth its name. Some will compare it with Lord of the rings , but even LotR had some issues. Take your time to watch this movie, you will get caught up in cgi, battles and even jokes. I definitely recommend this movie.… Expand

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BamrockJun 11, 2016

They've done it, they have finally done it. Hollywood has finally made a great video game based movie.Forget what the critics have to say about this movie, drop any doubt the reservation that you have about seeing this movie, and buy anThey've done it, they have finally done it. Hollywood has finally made a great video game based movie.Forget what the critics have to say about this movie, drop any doubt the reservation that you have about seeing this movie, and buy an effing movie ticket!

This movie transported me into a world that I have only previously visited with in my imagination. Duncan Jones adaptation of the video game work was so accurate to my minds image, I was almost brought to tears. Now, there were a few liberties that were taken as far as story goes but they were understandable and slight enough to forgive. If the tweaks weren't there the movie would have been at least another three hours longer.

Pros- Everything lolz
But more seriously- The sets, attention to detail, special effects, acting done by Durotan/Orgrim/Guldan/Garona/Lothar was fantastic, story was fun, action was rich, true to source material.

Cons- only one con!
The actor who played Khadgar pulled me from the illusion a couple times throughout the film, he just seemed out of place. Still, a forgivable performance. The kid that played Lothars son must have won a contest to be in the movie or something because he was not an actor.

In Conclusion- Go to the theater, buy a ticket, NOW. Must watch twice movie. 9/10… Expand

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RoythianJun 11, 2016

I created a Metacritic account because I believe my review will help some fence sitters make up their mind. I have played every Blizzard title to date, and I was not sure whether to watch this movie after the dismal reviews given by theI created a Metacritic account because I believe my review will help some fence sitters make up their mind. I have played every Blizzard title to date, and I was not sure whether to watch this movie after the dismal reviews given by the critics.

But after watching the movie, I believe this honest adaptation of the Warcraft lore sits right up there in terms of movie quality with the likes of Avengers and all the other Marvel movie titles that came out recently.

In terms of movie quality, let's break it down.

First, casting. There is nothing to criticise here at a high level. I did not get a sense of "Oh man, they should have really cast another actor for this role". Understand that the casting choices would have been influenced by the China ownership of the related studio behind the movie, but this did not show itself during the movie. Daniel Wu, a noteable Chinese actor was not recognizable in the movie. A testament perhaps to the good acting behind the green, in both senses of the word. The key roles were played to 8/10 standard across all key characters, and then some. Well done to the casting for both protagonists along the Alliance/Horde divide. The only really familiar face to the movie/tv series western watching audience would be the Preacher lead in the role of the King. And this is only because the Preacher series recently begun. The only key role which I felt had a questionable casting was Ben Foster. I use the word "questionable" in a neutral stance. Ben Foster brought his own style to the role, which departs from what I imagined the character, an old, legendary wizard, to be. Ben Foster brought humanity into the role, of which fragility came along as baggage. This could have been a directorial decision. But I would have preferred more majesty, finesse, and flair. But I believe the producers made up for that in terms of costume design, which was about high sevens out of 10. Nevertheless, Ben Foster's acting definitely brought depth and power to the key scenes of the movie. I could write pages on the performances of the other major characters on the Alliance side, but suffice to say, the polish and gravitas was there. A last word before moving on to the Horde - Travis Fimmel has successfully brought himself to (or at least close to) the forefront of the Hollywood A-list leading men category with this performance. This is not immediately apparent from the low critical acclaim, but in this age of digital social word of mouth, the paradigm has shifted, the likes of which none of the studio executives have seen - even with the recent success of the comic book to movie franchises. This is because lore owners - gamers in this case, have the final say. And I am but one of many. And this is really, for all intents and purposes, the first game to movie "franchise". I will take those quotation marks down in due course. Let's move on to the horde side acting/casting decisions.

Surprisingly, in a really delightful way, there was more soul to the orcs then what I had in mind. Or more accurately, what I believed was possible. This is a compliment to the actors, script writers, and directors as I have been gaming with Orcs for many years and not once have I really had in my mind the "softness", for a lack of better word, which should be given to these characters. The balance between the aforementioned "softness", against the concepts of "honour", "brute strength", and "savageness" was almost close to perfection on screen. I use the word perfection liberally here. A sold 8 out of 10 for the horde-side deliverance. Note that I never once thought of the words "green screen", or "CGI" while watching. In hindsight, the only thought that came to my mind while writing that sentence was a scene of a CGI-generated gigantic wolf. Not going to psychoanalyze why, but I will state that the movie was very well done (8.5/10) in terms of cinematic beauty (landscaping, creatures, architecture).

Next, since i have written such as long winded piece already, I want to touch on comparisons and benchmarks and not continue drivelling on about direction, pacing, and all that. If you compare this movie to recent movies, it comes out strong. The most recent movie in my mind which is a good comparison is of course, the X-men apocalypse title. Comparisons are difficult to do because there are so many different facets to delve into. But overall, I would rate Warcraft slightly above the latter. Please remember that that is by no means an impartial comparison as I have a strong bond with the characters and mythology in Warcraft. But I also have an almost equal journey with the Marvel universe. So take from that what you will.

Overall: Solid 9/10.… Expand

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LeBronzeJun 11, 2016

This film is outstanding. I've always been interested in the lore of warcraft and this movie just peaked my interest. The film has outstanding CGI. Honestly, the CGI is incredible. I've tried to see why critics are giving it such a lowThis film is outstanding. I've always been interested in the lore of warcraft and this movie just peaked my interest. The film has outstanding CGI. Honestly, the CGI is incredible. I've tried to see why critics are giving it such a low rating, and I can't seem to grasp what would make someone despise this movie. If you love fantasy movies then this is a must see.… Expand

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JudikatorJun 11, 2016

The movie is great. The atmosphere of the original world was perfectly recreated, the graphics and action scenes made me forget about the real world for 2 hours. Still lack of some details around the scenario: was a mistake to reduce theThe movie is great. The atmosphere of the original world was perfectly recreated, the graphics and action scenes made me forget about the real world for 2 hours. Still lack of some details around the scenario: was a mistake to reduce the length of the movie by 40 minutes.
But still, one of the best game-based movies (if not the best)
LOTR is still on the top of 'fantasy' genre but this movie is not that far away.

P.S. Critics sucked a fat orc cock… Expand

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FC2Jun 11, 2016

Listen, if your a fan of the games you got to go watch this. It is definitely worth it. It all comes together with not a lot of changes to the actual lore. So please go see it because it is a pretty good film. As for people unfamiliar withListen, if your a fan of the games you got to go watch this. It is definitely worth it. It all comes together with not a lot of changes to the actual lore. So please go see it because it is a pretty good film. As for people unfamiliar with the francise, It may be hard to follow at the beginning but once you grasp it, it will make a lot more sense. This movie will not leave you felling like there was a happy ending like other movies because that's how it was in the first war but keep that in mind and be prepared to be unhappy how things pan out. This movie begins what will setup of a better squeal. Not every movie has to have a happy ending and not all things will be revealed. The pacing of the movie is somewhat fast but maybe when the directors cut of the movie comes out it will make more sense then. Give the movie a chance and don't listen to these old critics that have no idea the importance of how this movie is going on to something bigger especially with the new born orc. Go see it!… Expand

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JonnybubsJun 11, 2016

I've seen it 3 times now, each time being better than the first. Over those 3 times I've taken 4 family members, 5 friends and my fiancee, who don't know Warcraft, and they all have loved it. It's not a perfect film but it's highly enjoyable.I've seen it 3 times now, each time being better than the first. Over those 3 times I've taken 4 family members, 5 friends and my fiancee, who don't know Warcraft, and they all have loved it. It's not a perfect film but it's highly enjoyable. Don't understand where all the hate is coming from...?… Expand

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Sovereign1337Jun 11, 2016

If you aren't a player of the Warcraft games you really have no business reviewing this movie, don't let these "critics" fool you. If you have at least some basic knowledge of the Warcraft story you will love it :)

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kagey-beeJun 11, 2016

A little scrappy at the beginning, but still an artifact of the genre and the best computer game adaptation so far. The movie clearly reveals itself as the first step of at least a trilogy. Warcraft looks like a non-fantasy-fan friendly andA little scrappy at the beginning, but still an artifact of the genre and the best computer game adaptation so far. The movie clearly reveals itself as the first step of at least a trilogy. Warcraft looks like a non-fantasy-fan friendly and high-paced antipode to the LOTR with its overweightness and monumental stillness. But there`s one thing Warcraft should definitely have in common with the LOTR: it should be a little longer. For at least 40 min. content that`s rumored to be cut during post-production.… Expand

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fenny777Jun 11, 2016

This movie is unbelievable. You don't need to be a Blizzard fan to enjoy it, just as long as you're a moderate geek. Honestly? I'd give it a better score if it weren't for one or two awkward scenes that definitely stood out of place (theThis movie is unbelievable. You don't need to be a Blizzard fan to enjoy it, just as long as you're a moderate geek. Honestly? I'd give it a better score if it weren't for one or two awkward scenes that definitely stood out of place (the female orc, basically just a person painted green, acts so cringy).

I have no **** idea how or why these critics gave it such a low scores. Don't let that deter you. It's amazing.… Expand

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SolyarisJun 12, 2016

First of all let me say that I never played Warcraft but I played other
blizzard Games like Starcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. I enjoyed a lot
this movie and want more, much more. I have to say that the movie is actually very good (notFirst of all let me say that I never played Warcraft but I played other
blizzard Games like Starcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. I enjoyed a lot
this movie and want more, much more. I have to say that the movie is
actually very good (not great, but very good). The CGI is awesome, they
should as example to the next Hulk. The movie could be better? Yes, but
honestly, this is probably the best adaptation of a video game. I had
no problem to follow the story, the plot is simple (could be better).
The names are very complicated to remember (lol). The orcs are the core
of the movie, they are much more interesting them the humans in my
opinion. I believe the director was so focused in have the CGI right
that maybe he forgot the human actors. I don't understand why the
"professional" critics were so harsh with this movie.… Expand

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silverageJun 12, 2016

Excellent movie, it really gets you to the world of Warcraft. If only it was a bit longer to develop the characters more it would be perfect. I was really impressed with the orc cgi and motion capture, one of the best i have ever seen!

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TurbineeJun 12, 2016

Без лишних слов, одна из самых лучших игровых экранизаций. Хотя нам и дают историю обрывками, а некоторые моменты ясны лишь тем, кто хоть чуть-чуть знаком с лором, так как они не поясняются в фильме. Тем не менее, фильм достаточно интересен,Без лишних слов, одна из самых лучших игровых экранизаций. Хотя нам и дают историю обрывками, а некоторые моменты ясны лишь тем, кто хоть чуть-чуть знаком с лором, так как они не поясняются в фильме. Тем не менее, фильм достаточно интересен, а для фанатов данной игры ещё и познавателен… Expand

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gilmaticJun 12, 2016

I understand why the critics aren't enamored with the movie, but I honestly don't care. As a visualization of a world I've come to know and love, the film is stellar. The movie moves along at a steady clip, the characters are well developed,I understand why the critics aren't enamored with the movie, but I honestly don't care. As a visualization of a world I've come to know and love, the film is stellar. The movie moves along at a steady clip, the characters are well developed, and the foundation is set for a potential trilogy.

If you are a fan of the game universe in any way you will enjoy the movie, the easter eggs, and the nostalgia. Please support and let Legendary know that there is a place in this world for sequels.… Expand

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chase711Jun 12, 2016

I didn't have the highest of hopes for this movie based on the overwhelmingly negative critical reviews I've read. The critics did get it right for Batman v Superman after all. But how wrong they were this time...

The movie was tons ofI didn't have the highest of hopes for this movie based on the overwhelmingly negative critical reviews I've read. The critics did get it right for Batman v Superman after all. But how wrong they were this time...

The movie was tons of fun! I would compare this favourably to Avatar (which I enjoyed considerably less) in terms of sheer ambition and as visual spectacles. The pace of the film was really good, and 2 hours just breezed past. Characters were well fleshed out aesthetically (special praise for the awesome orc designs), and in terms of essential backstory.

With that said, the CGI and acting were a bit hit and miss at times (the lighting storm scene was terrible). The same can be said of the plot. Some of the characters' intentions and decisions were somewhat questionable. Borderline inane even. But hey, the action sequences more than made up for them!

Long story short, WATCH THIS MOVIE and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Azeroth!

FOR THE HORDE / ALLIANCE!

P.S. This movie hasn't done very well domestically, so if the deserved sequel does come out, I'm gonna thank god for China and their 1.3 billion people!… Expand

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EredynJun 12, 2016

I read the critic reviews and had very low expectations for this film.

Having seen it, I'm seriously struggling to reconcile what I read in critic reviews versus what I saw. The film is good. It's not a timeless classic, but it's lovinglyI read the critic reviews and had very low expectations for this film.

Having seen it, I'm seriously struggling to reconcile what I read in critic reviews versus what I saw. The film is good. It's not a timeless classic, but it's lovingly crafted and entertaining from start to finish.

I can understand those who don't like the fantasy genre not being into Warcraft, but if you're not into the genre why are you reviewing the film? It's like reviewing a beer when you don't like beer: pointless.

A thoroughly entertaining movie that is well worth seeing at the theater. Every single one of my friends and family who has seen it also loved it.

Don't believe the critic reviews, they're flat out wrong.… Expand

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KhazJun 12, 2016

An extremely well made movie, I had some quibbles with the pacing and it got really campy at times, but I enjoyed the experience overall. The animation for the orcs was incredible, like I cannot stress enough how mind-blowing it was, andAn extremely well made movie, I had some quibbles with the pacing and it got really campy at times, but I enjoyed the experience overall. The animation for the orcs was incredible, like I cannot stress enough how mind-blowing it was, and seeing locations I remember from the game realized on a cinematic scope was amazing. I had some trouble getting into the plot due to the pacing at the beginning, but it really captured my interest partway through and held it until the end. If you are a fan of the games, it's a must-see. If you are interested in what you've heard about Warcraft but have no personal experience with it, this is a good place to start. Talk about it with a friend who does like Warcraft. They'll probably love being able to share it with you.… Expand

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Steffan2411Jun 12, 2016

I love it when the critics get it wrong, this film was 2 hours of enjoyment and I seriously hope that the bad press it is getting does not stop the production of a second installment into this franchise. in my opinion the story wasI love it when the critics get it wrong, this film was 2 hours of enjoyment and I seriously hope that the bad press it is getting does not stop the production of a second installment into this franchise. in my opinion the story was captivating and just what a movie of this nature needed. Special effects and action scenes were top class and definitely well done. JUST WATCH IT… Expand

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CyBorekJun 12, 2016

I did not read critics review when decided to go to IMAX for Warcraft. I was full of doubts as no "made-of-game" movie was good enough before. Till now. Warcraft is a decent piece of action-fantasy movie. It's well made in visual way, theI did not read critics review when decided to go to IMAX for Warcraft. I was full of doubts as no "made-of-game" movie was good enough before. Till now. Warcraft is a decent piece of action-fantasy movie. It's well made in visual way, the characters looks as real as bad ass Orcs can look. Everything what You hear and see is easy to buy, with the fast paced action. The story to tell was not so simple and It's hard to shortened it with 120 minutes, but not-a-fan viewer still can have a lot of fun following it.
If I had to review it with one sentence, I would say:

"I was full of fear, but I am no more,
with the drums of war still echoes in my soul!"… Expand

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earnienewJun 29, 2016

I don't know which brain cell is wrong of these mainstream critics.
All effects of battle, magic, and sense are fulfilled my taste.
For story line, it goes smoothly and cover most part of Warcraft history.
It's the best movie I had seen for now.

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KevinRossJun 13, 2016

It's obvious that a movie based on a game will have to be changed to adapt it to the big screen, but as far as loyalty to the lore is concerned, this movie is great and the few changes that are made are only to improve it in my opinion.

ItIt's obvious that a movie based on a game will have to be changed to adapt it to the big screen, but as far as loyalty to the lore is concerned, this movie is great and the few changes that are made are only to improve it in my opinion.

It is a movie you can enjoy without being a dedicated Warcraft player, but it is a move you will LOVE as a Blizzard and WoW/Warcraft fan. The joy of seeing some of one's favourite videogame characters in a film is beyond wonders, and overall the feeling I got from seeing the movie was very very notable.

This movie is a solid 8/10, but I give it a 9 for the added nostalgia it brought me.
Well done. Oh and those "professional" critics should review the theory lessons they learned in university (if they did).… Expand

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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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abm0Jun 13, 2016

All you need to know about how little the critics' opinions matter on this one is the huge discrepancy between their rating and the users' rating. I don't think I've ever seen such a large difference before. It's like the critics areAll you need to know about how little the critics' opinions matter on this one is the huge discrepancy between their rating and the users' rating. I don't think I've ever seen such a large difference before. It's like the critics are analyzing this from the perspective of emotionless robots with checklists to go through while the users are living breathing humans coming from a living breathing world where "WarCraft" has been possibly the most successful video game franchise of all time and a fondly remembered part of tens of millions of childhoods and young-adulthoods. These things matter. The quality of a piece of art is not only in the art object itself, it's also in the social environment, in the art consumers' expectations. If it fits the audience and generates intense resonance in the audience, it's good art, regardless of any boxes ticked or not ticked on some dead-inside "quality inspectors"' checklists.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MrMovieReviewsJun 19, 2016

I loved this movie from start to finish. It brings together epic action, awesome CGI and some brilliant characters to make a movie that is fun and enjoyable whether you are a fan of the game or not. It's full of everything you would expectI loved this movie from start to finish. It brings together epic action, awesome CGI and some brilliant characters to make a movie that is fun and enjoyable whether you are a fan of the game or not. It's full of everything you would expect from a fantasy movie and holds true to the game itself. Don't let what the critics say put you off, this movie is well worth the watch and I know that I'll be going back to watch it again. Let's hope we get sequel, because I think we've found the next big fantasy adventure.… Expand

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AndriesJun 19, 2016

I honestly don't understand why the critics gave this movie such poor reviews. I don't even play the game and I thought this movie was awesome. Seriously do yourself a favor and ignore the critics and go watch this.

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RonstanJun 20, 2016

Great representations of the two factions and wonderfully immersive. The CGI was a bit overdone on the dwarfs but otherwise, a great movie and enjoyable, regardless of whether you've experienced the source material (Warcraft: Orc & Humans) or not.

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amesmondeJun 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An Orc party leave their dying world through a portal to Azeroth. Soon the leader of the humans and the leader of the orcs find themselves a collision course that will decide the fate of both their people.

There is a honesty and truthfulness that comes with a Duncan Jones film, from having a famous father (a true legend) Jones broke convention not becoming one of those superficial celebs making a living in the shadow of a parent. I know very little if any thing about Warcraft, I know it's big and I know it's a fantasy role playing game so I'm not going to pretend I know more than that.

Warcraft with all the whizz bang jiggery pokery, beneath the sweeping shots and special effects there is a heart felt tale about parenting and loss. What Jones' offering has is that Moon, Source Code humanity which Jones effortlessly brings to the table, that roundness and grounded feel that he stamps on his films. The script has an honesty that it's not just some money making studio movie but an indie-spirited film finely crafted on a large scale. You feel your mate made this great spectacle, there's an underlying apprehensive innocence in contrast to a sense of wonder and adventure. Warcraft seemingly feels that he isn't in it for the money, but for the story telling and artistic craft of it all.

Unusually the subtitle 'The Beginning' was absent on the title screen in the cinema version, it simply says 'Warcraft' possibly linked to the rating. While available for all to see with an adult, the battles are intense, stabbings etc. it not just the scary demon and skeletal faces that will scare the young kids but the emotional impact of orc Durotan (CGI capture Tony Kebbell) wife and child storyline. As Orc clan honour is tested, there are duelling wizards, a giant golem and griffin. Jones also briefly throws in a few elves, dwarfs and huge wolves for good measure. There's betrayal, double-crossing and retribution, the powerful magical Orc, Gul'dan (the excellent Daniel Wu) literary sucks the life of humans akin to The Dark Crystal.

The casting is not mainstream, Ben Foster's wizard Medivh avoids stereotype and is a young incarnation of a wizard, as is Llane (Dominic Cooper) a younger than expected King. Battle hard human Lothar Travis Fimmel (of Amazon's Vikings) as well as some grand action scenes, emotional set ups (one echoing the Phantom Menace, Obi-Wan showdown) he also gets comedic moments, many alongside wizard/mage apprentice Khadgar (Ben Schnetzer) who again is not what you'd expect for someone so powerful. This casting works in Warcraft's favour, if you had a thing for blue women Smurfette, Neytiri and Mystique, Stark Trek olive and She-Hulk green is the new in colour with Garona Halforcen. Fittingly cast is memorable underrated Clancy Brown (of Highlander fame) as the principled conflicted Blackhand, Gul'dan's right-hand orc.

The daytime colour is bright and vivid in contrast to the pin sharp night time and darker scenes, Warcraft has a unique look and feel. The execution is near on perfect in the confines of the budget and today's capabilities with brutal sword play and battles. The director is wise to keep the focus on the interesting characters and themes of conflict, family and loyalty with Ramin Djawadi ominous score adding to the proceedings. Warriors, Kings, magicians and creatures, the human cast and the CGI performers melt together and you invest in the characters and their secret meetings and campsite confessions. The computer imagery, textured layers of animation and 3D modeling fuse with the mix of practical stunts and sets. Fimmel and Kebbell are notable but Paula Patton as hardened Garona steals the show as a go between peace keeper and will no doubt set geek hearts aflame. Writers Jones, Charles Leavitt and Chris Metzen juggle the many major characters successfully and the cast deliver the fantasy dialogue with ease.

Jones and crew give us the Matrix of fantasy, lots of things will be familiar not just reminiscent because of Lord of the Rings, Dungeon and Dragons, Fire and Ice, Planet of the Apes, John Carter to name a few. But because of an inherent subconscious of the genre that's in the ether and part of our pop culture. But like the stylised Matrix did for sci-fi (as much as I hate to admit it) after the dust settled it stood on its own feet and was a milestone in film. As a 70'd kid Warcraft for me puts magic back in the mix instead of it languishing in low budget TV shows, a soulless blockbusters or sub-par cash-ins, here Jones takes it to a fitting level where it should be and cleverly sets up a follow up.

There's unavoidable rooted fantasy tropes littered throughout and Jones injects a little nuance or twist wherever possible. As a sci-fi fantasy, medieval-ish action saga Warcraft is highly recommend.… Expand

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