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NerghalJun 13, 2016

Went to see Warcraft with my son. I always loved the universe, though after viewing the trailer, I was a bit disappointed, as it somehow didn't click for me. My son pushed me to go see it anyway, and boy, am I glad I did. Really enjoyed theWent to see Warcraft with my son. I always loved the universe, though after viewing the trailer, I was a bit disappointed, as it somehow didn't click for me. My son pushed me to go see it anyway, and boy, am I glad I did. Really enjoyed the movie immensely. Lots of fans service, good pacing, great action scenes. As other's said. this isn't the next LotR, but it never aspires to be neither. It succeeds perfectly at what it aims to be, a Blizzard-style polished piece of entertainment. Will definitely watch again!… Expand

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samyctoJun 13, 2016

This movie isn't smart, isn't breathtaking, isn't full of surprises. But it is FUN and enjoyable, which is what many movies don't have theses days. Star wars 7 sucked btw

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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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PurplesJun 13, 2016

Don't listen to the "professional reviews" they're there to ensure failure for any video game movie adaptation. Most of them gave dragonball evolution, world war z, and BvS a high score which discredits them completely.
Warcraft is muchDon't listen to the "professional reviews" they're there to ensure failure for any video game movie adaptation. Most of them gave dragonball evolution, world war z, and BvS a high score which discredits them completely.
Warcraft is much bigger than they are. Go watch it, fan or not, you will enjoy it.… Expand

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NerdConsultantJun 13, 2016

Did I hate Warcraft? No. Did I like it? No. I’m just disappointed in it. This could have been a great film, it had all the potential for that, but it doesn’t work due to its poor pacing, poor characterisation and an ending which had aDid I hate Warcraft? No. Did I like it? No. I’m just disappointed in it. This could have been a great film, it had all the potential for that, but it doesn’t work due to its poor pacing, poor characterisation and an ending which had a fight scene that was so laughably boring and it felt like the film ended on a bum note and that the sequel is just going to be rather more of the same rather than expanding the story. The film tries to be an amazing epic but it doesn’t build up its world and characters before it tries to go into that and all the character revelations and twists are really things that the majority of which should have been saved for the 2nd movie of this proposed trilogy. As it stands, however, it’s a bit of a mess. The performances aren’t great with the exception of a couple of the Orc actors, the effects are very good and reflect the video game well but are wasted because they don’t blend well with the live action actors and I just didn’t buy into this story entirely. It’s a real shame because when you take all the Hollywood adaptations of video game movies, this one is still the best, but that’s just because the bar has been set so horribly low. It’s really only there by default. This is the best one and I still don’t think it’s good. I’m certain fans will get something out of this, and just seeing these environments realised on the big screen will probably give them some joy, but I don’t judge a film by its aesthetics. I judge it by the story and the characters it gives me as well and this film wasn’t good enough with the exception of the Orcs who I thought were ok for the most part. It’s so concerned about building up an epic trilogy that it forgets to get its first part down completely.… Expand

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DbzJoeJun 13, 2016

The critics are wrong on this trust the user score. I went into this movie, and lost the last ounce of respect I have for professional critics. This is movie of the year, behind The Revenant only if your not at all into gaming stories orThe critics are wrong on this trust the user score. I went into this movie, and lost the last ounce of respect I have for professional critics. This is movie of the year, behind The Revenant only if your not at all into gaming stories or amazing looking CG. Yes this movie is beautiful. Every thing is very well polished, and deserves praise not hate. Haters going to hate whatever, but if your not a hater go see this movie. 1160 vs 84 the count of good reviews vs negative ones at time of posting this, and for good reason. I am already looking forward to seeing it again, and not many movies do that for me. A great break from super hero movies, and with a ton of great story angles. The cast was amazing, unless your a hater. Do not let haters ruin greatness from coming out over and over again with Blizzard.. go see the movie.… Expand

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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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Dedo_1991Jun 13, 2016

I saw the movie 3 times already . it's amazing in all aspects

the story is amazing , but to really enjoy the movie you have to try to see it for it's own sake. do not hold to mush to the original tale ,some things are changed from theI saw the movie 3 times already . it's amazing in all aspects

the story is amazing , but to really enjoy the movie you have to try to see it for it's own sake. do not hold to mush to the original tale ,some things are changed from the original tale , but it works perfectly.

There many mysteries and hidden secrets that will need sequels to revels it. The graphics is like nothing you ever seen before. it's taking you to a fantastic journey to the epic world of Warcraft. the movie leave you hungry to know more about the world of Warcraft.

And finally i can say , An epic masterpiece & i really hope to watch the sequels soon.… Expand

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Shadow1Jun 13, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warcraft is amazing movie . In this movie awesome story and this film made by Warcraft Series, in this movie sad ending, at the end this movie King caused one of the ogres who switched sides kill to kill himself and at the end this movie king is died . I think this is best movie of 2016 if not to mention Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Out of the Shadows . In Warcraft many magic and awesome special effects . Amazing Movie with amazing story and this is very astonishing movie . Very good .… Expand

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IcenemesysJun 13, 2016

This is a great movie, just as I expected! I can't understand why critics compare this movie with others, such Lord of the Rings. All my expectation were met in this movie: great acting, good effects and costumes, and lot of quality action.This is a great movie, just as I expected! I can't understand why critics compare this movie with others, such Lord of the Rings. All my expectation were met in this movie: great acting, good effects and costumes, and lot of quality action. Advice for bad critics...go review love movies..you are far over your league!!!… Expand

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hulklove50Jun 12, 2016

great movie enjoyed every moment of it cant even understand how thes critics review the movie and the review of users prove even more of how good the movie was

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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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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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weatherstein91Jun 12, 2016

Warcraft did a lot of things right. The CGI was incredible. The action was fun. And, The acting was very well done. Most of what I had any complaints about were based on the fact that I have played WoW for years and didn't like how some ofWarcraft did a lot of things right. The CGI was incredible. The action was fun. And, The acting was very well done. Most of what I had any complaints about were based on the fact that I have played WoW for years and didn't like how some of the stories panned out on screen. I did feel like some of the scenes felt rushed for time as a lot of the scenes ended very abruptly. But, all in all, I definitely suggest giving this one a watch. I can't speak for non-fans of the games but as a fan I think most people will enjoy it.… Expand

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MilinkoJun 12, 2016

Una película que encantará a los fans de Warcraft. La película muestra Azeroth como todos esperábamos que fuese, los paisajes, las armaduras, los edificios, los orcos... Todo es un reflejo fiel de lo que vemos en los juegos unido a una granUna película que encantará a los fans de Warcraft. La película muestra Azeroth como todos esperábamos que fuese, los paisajes, las armaduras, los edificios, los orcos... Todo es un reflejo fiel de lo que vemos en los juegos unido a una gran historia.… Expand

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adam99xJun 12, 2016

Really? 3.2 on Metacritic? Certainly wasn't the worst movie ever, but it was pretty entertaining from to finish. I'd wish it had gone into a different direction with some of the characters, but I'm just happy it turned out great. I thinkReally? 3.2 on Metacritic? Certainly wasn't the worst movie ever, but it was pretty entertaining from to finish. I'd wish it had gone into a different direction with some of the characters, but I'm just happy it turned out great. I think people that don't understand this film were so out of their element that they will have to see it a second time to truly get it. Great movie for those that love Warcraft. Worth every second.… Expand

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NathonasJun 12, 2016

My thoughts as someone who played Wacraft 3 and WoW for over 8 years:

Pros: 1. The orc scenes were great 2. Good battle scenes overall, emphasizing the orcs' physical advantage versus humans' technology/ingenuity Cons: 1. TerribleMy thoughts as someone who played Wacraft 3 and WoW for over 8 years:

Pros:

1. The orc scenes were great
2. Good battle scenes overall, emphasizing the orcs' physical advantage versus humans' technology/ingenuity

Cons:
1. Terrible dialogue for most human characters
2. The human armor/weapons were so overly cartoonish they break immersion. I know they're trying to stay true to how they look in the games, but simplifying them would've made the film stronger.
3. Going off #2, the sets looked cheap and cartoonish at times. Once again, they could've simplified things down to look more medieval human historyish.
4. Bad pacing and editing - many scenes jump from one to another in a very weird way.
5. Pointless and cheesy father/son story for Lothar.
6. Trying to pander a little too much to WoW players. Things like literally copying the murloc sounds out of the game was too much.
7. Could've used less CGI in some places - like the Elwynn scenes.
8. Garona's plastic tusks

Not terrible but not what I expected after years of hype.… Expand

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samichsupernovaJun 12, 2016

How this film got such a low critic score is beyond me, but then again these days critics are so jaded and conditioned by certain types of films that they can't even begin to think about embracing something out of their comfort zones. I haveHow this film got such a low critic score is beyond me, but then again these days critics are so jaded and conditioned by certain types of films that they can't even begin to think about embracing something out of their comfort zones. I have never played WoW and my limited experience with Warcraft 2 and 3 aren't much to go by (not to mention I'm hardly even a Blizzard fan after I found Diablo III disappointing), so I didn't have much invested in this movie or universe, but rather went in with an open mind, ready for an interesting story to unfold, and I wasn't at all let down - you might even say I was shockingly surprised at the quality of this film.

Warcraft is something new, something spectacular, and most importantly, something that uses the tropes of high fantasy to full effect, with insanely powerful magic spells, giant mounts, brutal action sequences (cleverly filmed so as to garner the PG-13 rating), and compelling storylines, bolstered by some of the best motion-capture work this side of the Planet of the Apes films. The visual effects are stunning and the pace rarely ever lets up as the viewer is whisked away to and from the many locales of Azeroth. The fight scenes are well-shot and the magic in particular stands out as being especially well-realized. For those seeking eye candy, the attention to detail in the visual effects, characters, armor, sets, and weapons is nothing short of magical. Weta Workshop's work on the armor and practical effects deserves every commendation it can get.

The worst thing I can say about this film is that it definitely feels like it was trimmed way down by the studio. Allegedly, 40 minutes were left on the cutting room floor, and I get the feeling they would have gone a long way towards fixing the rushed nature and lightning-fast subplots that marred the film's second act. I'll gladly watch a director's cut with the restored footage. If I had one other major complaint to lodge, it's that the performances are somewhat uneven, and on whose shoulders the blame rests will vary from viewer to viewer (Khadgar and King Wrynn could have been better cast, IMO).

If you're at all interested in high fantasy, even if you have no prior experience in Azeroth, I highly recommend this film. You'll likely find much more to love than to hate.… Expand

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Sevvy88Jun 12, 2016

Good fun for sure. It's not often we get good fantasy movies. I went in with pretty low expectations, and left pleasantly surprised.

That being said, it's definitely a movie "for the fans." I'm not sure the uninitiated would understand aGood fun for sure. It's not often we get good fantasy movies. I went in with pretty low expectations, and left pleasantly surprised.

That being said, it's definitely a movie "for the fans." I'm not sure the uninitiated would understand a lot of the film, and might even find the -extremely- high fantasy setting to be a bit suffocating. I found myself often wondering how I would have known something if I had never played the games before.

My two biggest gripes would be the pacing and the character development, which kind of go hand in hand in a way. I found myself wanting more development, more screen time... I wanted to get to know these people more than I was able to. It falls short here.

All things aside though I feel they really did a great job bringing Azeroth to life. I hope the movie is successful. It was a lot of fun to watch and was on some level emotional for me as a life long fan. If you're a fan of fantasy and big, loud adventures then I think you will enjoy it.… 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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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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lorraine1962Jun 12, 2016

I am not sure why the critics are so rough on this movie. Though some of their criticisms are valid, there was so much to enjoy, and the good outweighs the bad by far. It was genuinely a good story, great CGI, good acting, and at times, quiteI am not sure why the critics are so rough on this movie. Though some of their criticisms are valid, there was so much to enjoy, and the good outweighs the bad by far. It was genuinely a good story, great CGI, good acting, and at times, quite moving. I felt true concern for the heroes on both sides of the war, particularly Lothar and Durotan, which is a credit to the creators because I know they wanted to achieve that. I definitely had tears in my eyes a few times during some sad moments (and there were several). And fans of the game like me will surely enjoy seeing key places in Azeroth and some of the game's humanoid races brought to life.
I do agree that there should have been a bit more character development, and the plot moved along too fast at times, leaving people confused. I would have been fine with a little longer movie if they allowed more time for those things. I saw it in 3-D, which really brought me into the film. It was obvious that the scenes were designed to be particularly appealing in a 3-D movie, and it really worked well.
I enjoyed the movie and look forward to the next, hoping that together with international sales, the producers find that it will be worthwhile to make the sequel. If so, I hope the writers listen to at least some of the criticisms regarding the character development and overly fast pace, so these factors can be improved for the next installment.… Expand

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askold75Jun 12, 2016

Critics are pretty harsh with this movie. I went there with 2 friends, we played the game from 2004-2010.
After reading all those negative reviews from Real Critics **** them) I taught this was going to be pretty bad.
It is not, if youCritics are pretty harsh with this movie. I went there with 2 friends, we played the game from 2004-2010.
After reading all those negative reviews from Real Critics **** them) I taught this was going to be pretty bad.
It is not, if you played warcraft or like fantasy movies GO. It is a great movie. The 3 of us totally liked this movie. We can't wait fot the 2 other films.. this is supposed to be a trilogy!!
Go Thrall!!… Expand

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NightLizardJun 12, 2016

It was a truly the most beautiful movie I have ever seen.)
Do not listen to critics, I think those people are simply lost... They are so biased towards video game movies that they give them give them low scores beforehand. It is sad. PitifulIt was a truly the most beautiful movie I have ever seen.)
Do not listen to critics, I think those people are simply lost... They are so biased towards video game movies that they give them give them low scores beforehand. It is sad. Pitiful people.
As a Warcraft fan - I am totally satisfied and completely dazzled by the movie! No matter what kind of flaws it had (which are not important) and how much they changed the story from the original - it was worth every second of my time. Watched it twice and going to see more.
Whoever you are, make yourself a favor - go to the cinema and give yourself a fairy tale!… Expand

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LoneWolfSonesJun 12, 2016

As a fan of the Warcraft games (Both RTS and MMO) for over 10 years now I wear my bias on my sleeve. The film's greatest strength is in the love and care that have gone into adapting this world for the big screen. Its a difficult task to tryAs a fan of the Warcraft games (Both RTS and MMO) for over 10 years now I wear my bias on my sleeve. The film's greatest strength is in the love and care that have gone into adapting this world for the big screen. Its a difficult task to try and distill over 20 years of lore and storytelling from one medium to another. Even more difficult is trying to tell a coherent story from this material in the space of two hours. The film largely succeeds in doing so despite a few stumbles.

Blizzard and Duncan Jones wisely chose to start from the beginning. The story is fairly simple but serviceable. If I had one criticism its that the story is fairly generic compared to those found in later games. But that isn't a slight against the film as the movie is a faithful adaptation of that story. It wasn't until Warcraft 3 that I really felt that the storytelling really became interesting.

The film can be a bit too fast paced in the beginning of the film which I do think may be disorienting to those who are not familiar with the lore. However I do feel that casual moviegoers can still have fun with it if they allow the film to exist on its own. If you can divorce yourself from the idea that the LotR is the standard of fantasy films I think you can have a great time with it and become invested in its characters.

The cast does a great job of bringing these characters to life in my opinion. Durotan and Drakka are notable standouts. Lothar and Khadgar have decent chemistry between them and I would have even liked to have seen more of it. I know Ben Schnetzer has been criticized in other reviews but I actually quite liked him as Khadgar. Another casting choice I have seen criticized is Ben Foster's Medivh. Again I actually thought he put in a decent part as Medivh. I would be remiss however if I didn't give praise for Daniel Wu's Guldan. They captured Guldan's cunning and ruthlessness perfectly.

The special effects are quite special indeed. I really do think the effects are a visual feast for the eyes. I saw the film in 3D and I even liked the extra sense of depth it added to the experience. I never really was taken out of the film by something looking fake or out of place. I found myself easily immersed in this lovingly crafted world.

The score was solid as well. If you have played the games you will recognize familiar themes from the games as well as some original music. The fantastic audio extends to the sound effects as well. Punches feel like they have power behind them and even the sword strikes and magic carry spectacular weight through the sound design.

Its worth noting that there is an abundance of fan service in the film and it never really felt too on the nose but there were some very clever subtle uses of it. Some of these may be lost on casual movie goers but I don't think they will detract from anyone's enjoyment of the film.

In the end Warcraft is a solid fantasy film and one I recommend to any fan of the property. For die hard lore fans there are some changes made to the lore but they too never detract from this adaptation. If you are a casual moviegoer my advice is to just go into the movie with an open mind. Not every movie has to be a Lord of the Rings. I do hope we see sequels so that we can get the Lich King on screen someday.… Expand

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DelsanaJun 12, 2016

Even if you cut off 50% of the 1,101 current positive reviews, the aggregate remains overwhelmingly positive. How critics can be so far away from representing us every single time they ever say anything... is beyond me.

A solid movie setEven if you cut off 50% of the 1,101 current positive reviews, the aggregate remains overwhelmingly positive. How critics can be so far away from representing us every single time they ever say anything... is beyond me.

A solid movie set up for their first and let's hope the one covering WarCraft 2 years from now will be better. It retconned some things, changed a few key things, and as movies do.. showed things in different ways than the books and games but eh.… Expand

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Akeru90Jun 12, 2016

I hope blizzard bring up Warcraft 3 storyline in the next sequel. So it will briefly tell that this film is the best fantasy film ever made. It is only just the beginning and even it is still on its roots, it will become the big tree thatI hope blizzard bring up Warcraft 3 storyline in the next sequel. So it will briefly tell that this film is the best fantasy film ever made. It is only just the beginning and even it is still on its roots, it will become the big tree that awaits them someday.

Note: It is based on Warcraft RTS series campaign not World of Warcraft MMO only some story related to it.… Expand

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sahlabJun 12, 2016

Those who haven't played any game from the Warcraft or WoW franchises would not enjoy this movie as the won't understand the backstory of the characters and their motives. Those, who like myself, have played the game and know the lore, willThose who haven't played any game from the Warcraft or WoW franchises would not enjoy this movie as the won't understand the backstory of the characters and their motives. Those, who like myself, have played the game and know the lore, will understand what is going on but won't enjoy the movie as well as they already know the story.
I will start with the good elements. The creators of this movie made an obvious effort to bring the world of Warcraft to life on the big screen. The seasoned WoW player will be amazed by seeing the places, elements and characters of this game in a movie. Nostalgia, that is all I got from this movie, on the positive side.
In good fantasy movies, certain elements must be present. First: a good introduction to the fantasy world where the movie occurs, how it is different from our reality and the main plot of the movie. Second: a good introduction to the main characters, and if they are not human, what makes them different and what are their backstories. And thirdly, and this applies to any type of movie, character development; events and conversations designed to reveal the personalities, tendencies and motives of each of the main characters.
In this movie, there was not much room for any of that. Add to that the fact that the dialogues are serious and the acting is textbook to the point of making it seem like a high budget porno movie, with a few action scenes. What also stroke me as odd is the bland, almost lame dull soundtrack which is worlds apart from the great music from Warcraft and WoW games. The overall screenplay assumes the viewer is already familiar with the characters, the places and the backstory on which this movie stands. The visual effects are good but not great but the outfits of humans appeared amateurish and stupid and considering the time gap between the two, they are not much better than say: Power Rangers!
This movie was a huge disappointment, something which we WoW players have grown accustomed to. It looks like a sad attempt at creating a prequel to a series of movies about a game franchise that once was the best but now is only a pale hollow version of what it used to be. To a non-gamer, this move is a lot of hype and marketing (which is blizzard's greatest strengths to be honest), a lot of money spent on a movie that doesn't really offer much in the way of storytelling, which is generally what fantasy movies are all about, and that closes with an open ending that doesn't resolve anything.… Expand

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GriffinIIJun 12, 2016

This is truly a depressing experience. It’s rare to feel such pity for a major studio movie, but watching Warcraft bend over backwards to set up a sequel is like watching a desperate paramedic apply CPR to someone who’s clearly been dead forThis is truly a depressing experience. It’s rare to feel such pity for a major studio movie, but watching Warcraft bend over backwards to set up a sequel is like watching a desperate paramedic apply CPR to someone who’s clearly been dead for hours.… Expand

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EPRockJun 12, 2016

For the people who have played Blizzard games there is the feeling from the origins of the Warcraft universe. This is mostly based upon the Warcraft earlier games, with few references to World of Warcraft. I went in with few expectations, andFor the people who have played Blizzard games there is the feeling from the origins of the Warcraft universe. This is mostly based upon the Warcraft earlier games, with few references to World of Warcraft. I went in with few expectations, and tried not to see any of the previews and commercials for the movie. I just want to say that it was Awesome! I sat there enthralled from the beginning to the end. The CGI effects were great, and was very immersive as they were able to generate realistic looking orcs and the combat was great.… Expand

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apiodragonJun 12, 2016

Si no fuera por la crítica esta película se sale de las marcas como muchas hoy en día.
Crítica que bajo mi punto de vista está siendo (no se el motivo) excesivamente dura, con respecto a la peli bajo mi punto de vista lo único que he vistoSi no fuera por la crítica esta película se sale de las marcas como muchas hoy en día.
Crítica que bajo mi punto de vista está siendo (no se el motivo) excesivamente dura, con respecto a la peli bajo mi punto de vista lo único que he visto realmente flojo es ciertas interpretaciones y quizá el desarrollo de la trama en ciertos momentos... Pero leyendo arriba que se le han quitado 45 min de peli no me extraña que esto suceda.
Que me digan que la trama es floja... Por favor, que trama tienen pelis (por ejemplo) como Avatar que son aclamadas por todos?
Cumple de sobra como película:
-Entretenida
-No se hace pesada
-Una historia cuyos actos tienen una justificación argumentada
-Visualmente "Novedosa"
-Muchos pequeños guiños para fans
-Una historia que no está encasillada sino situada en un universo grande y que sale ligeramente representado.
En fin como digo Cumple de sobra AUNQUE para mi hay ciertas cosas como las arriba mencionadas que me han dejado un poco frío y espero UNA SEGUNDA donde tengan la oportunidad de mejorar… Expand

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ProGamerZixJun 12, 2016

The movie is amazing, the story is great, the visuals are excellent. Don't know why the critics are giving it a bad time when the movie is really amazing. I grandmother watched it and she loved it. She has never played an of the games, sheThe movie is amazing, the story is great, the visuals are excellent. Don't know why the critics are giving it a bad time when the movie is really amazing. I grandmother watched it and she loved it. She has never played an of the games, she has never heard of Warcraft before and she loved it. Don't listen to the critics you don't need to know the lore to watch the movie the passe of the movie is perfect. The love stuff is kinda low but you can ignore it. I personally loved it and i think it was amazing. The orcs looked really amazing. I guarantee you will like the movie ! Go Watch IT!… Expand

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HunterValikJun 12, 2016

A great movie. Graphics looks awesome, actors are nice, music and sounds are great. Even then have changed some things from the story, it is stile awesome and nice to watch.

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TerminexJun 12, 2016

10/10, just because lots of ignorant people trying to sabotage this masterpiece. I like the idea of making minor changes on the original story, keeps the story fresh and makes it more interesting for those who already know the lore.

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SevenThundersJun 12, 2016

The criticism that this is filled with tropes is itself a trope. Post modern fantasy is inherently flawed because it offers only suffering and nihilism for it's protagonists.

This is a movie that instead depicts family honor and love,The criticism that this is filled with tropes is itself a trope. Post modern fantasy is inherently flawed because it offers only suffering and nihilism for it's protagonists.

This is a movie that instead depicts family honor and love, leaders willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the many and the concept that anyone can be redeemed. No wonder the critics hated it.

They should have shown homosexual orcs battling feminists wielding sex toys or some other degenerate concept, to be acceptable. Yes you have some classic fantasy tropes of the good king and his noble knights, but also you have some plot twists, including honorable orc warriors and above all, incredible special effects, battle scenes and enjoyable depictions of magic. This has everything a fantasy lover could want. I'm looking forward to warcraft 2.… Expand

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SuperMax156Jun 12, 2016

This is pretty bad, not quite brokeback mountain bad, but pretty terrible all the same. Mind you, warcraft the game is crap too, so its not like the movie had much to go on, the fans will like it though

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NatL7Jun 12, 2016

Critics be damed!!! The Warcraft movie was for the fans by the fans! Never have I seen a game-to-movie adaptation that felt it was made with only fans in mind. Usually, they are watered down enough for the mainstream audience to absorb. NotCritics be damed!!! The Warcraft movie was for the fans by the fans! Never have I seen a game-to-movie adaptation that felt it was made with only fans in mind. Usually, they are watered down enough for the mainstream audience to absorb. Not in this case, and sorry to you who may not like it and that don't know anything about Warcraft. But, for the rest of us, rejoice!!! This movie has a lot of heart, detail, and nods to what you love and know so well. You that you will walk away feeling satisfied, and yet wanting more!! Breath-taking visuals, characters that you actually care about, great, not convoluted story-line. Perfect all around. Show your support so we can get our sequel! Don't let the critics quash this!… Expand

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ShyvoltageJun 12, 2016

Thoroughly enjoyed. As a fan of the game and the books, it was a really classy adaption. I can understand it won't be everyone's cup of tea, especially not knowing any of the lore. It definitely does not deserve such a low rating. CanThoroughly enjoyed. As a fan of the game and the books, it was a really classy adaption. I can understand it won't be everyone's cup of tea, especially not knowing any of the lore. It definitely does not deserve such a low rating. Can understand a review of 6/10 or so from a non-warcraft fan. But these 'professional' reviews are ridiculous.… Expand

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leandrosrdsJun 12, 2016

Amazing Movie, this movie is a must have for any warcraft fan ! The enviroment and Characters are like the games ! The Movie is based in Warcraft Series !

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CumpaJun 12, 2016

This experience was just as what I expected - nothing new, but well fiting Warcraft story - so if you actually read some book / or played a game or did both YOU will certainly get most of it - it totally fits well - as a cog fits machine - itThis experience was just as what I expected - nothing new, but well fiting Warcraft story - so if you actually read some book / or played a game or did both YOU will certainly get most of it - it totally fits well - as a cog fits machine - it so fits - thank all who made this possible.
I have no idea what this would mean to a " newcomer" but I believe just the unique setting and the simple plot is worth seeing - even if its for someone who is completely new to this francise.
--Message for "mainstream" or whatever that is called now critics--
Writing as a fan of base game - I just couldn't bring myself not to say a BIG, GREAT and Whatever AWESOME big, big F*** you to all those paid (and sometimes one sided) "critics" saying how awfully depressing watching this was, especially if you compare this to other, unnamend titles. Well go back to your "good" winning all and "evil" being bad and so on, being not depressed, as all sheep out there does like your "awesome" "reviews", (canť imagine taking pride in that).), others hopefully will watch it and decide upon themselves.
I hope YOU enjoy it as I did watching this - have a good time!… Expand

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andzombiesJun 12, 2016

It's better than lord of the rings by a long way in every category except stunning on location landscape. The official critics are, aside from being pissed that Blizzard obviously didn't bribe them like every other horrible movie out ofIt's better than lord of the rings by a long way in every category except stunning on location landscape. The official critics are, aside from being pissed that Blizzard obviously didn't bribe them like every other horrible movie out of hollywood given an 8-10 on Rotten Tomatoes or here, are rather clueless that this is the Warcraft world down to a tee so to call it unrealistic or whatnot is just dum with no b. And they call themselves professionals, tut tut....It's got everything a good sword and magic movie requires. So 10 to the top because the reader will benefit greatly from learning that the critics are playing soggy biscuit behind the scenes.… Expand

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DankenJun 12, 2016

Can't wait for the sequel! A superb film! I was not a fan of Warcraft but after seeing the movie, I became one! I started reading the novel 'Rise of the Horde' and I totally fell in love with the lore! I'm currently reading 'The LastCan't wait for the sequel! A superb film! I was not a fan of Warcraft but after seeing the movie, I became one! I started reading the novel 'Rise of the Horde' and I totally fell in love with the lore! I'm currently reading 'The Last Guardian' and I know am about to behold a great work of art, a masterpiece!

Btw, I'm from the Philippines and movie-goers here, both gamers and non-gamers, loved this! I did a little research and countries like China, Russia, and Germany receive this movie quite well! But America? Uhm, I don't know. Critics gave it a 20+% review and The Conjuring 2 sells seats faster?! What are you doing? Please treat Warcraft with the respect that it deserves! I'm trying to understand the criticisms but for now I just want a sequel! Have a nice day! :)… Expand

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johnem95Jun 12, 2016

While Warcraft has too much on its plate for its own good, and can be confusing at times for people like myself that haven't played the games, it's still a watchable, action-packed fantasy with a surprisingly good villain, and the balls toWhile Warcraft has too much on its plate for its own good, and can be confusing at times for people like myself that haven't played the games, it's still a watchable, action-packed fantasy with a surprisingly good villain, and the balls to kill off some of its central characters.… Expand

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maddocks2379Jun 12, 2016

It was an entertaining movie, but something felt missing and I can't place my finger on it, maybe it was too much story pushed into 1 film like BvS, meaning you don't have time to take in whats happening as its already onto the next part.

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IbubbasJun 12, 2016

Wow never going to trust critic reviews again, they have no idea what a good movie is. I mean don't get it me wrong its not the best movie in history, but it deserves far better reviews than it has gotten. I feel the only reason for the badWow never going to trust critic reviews again, they have no idea what a good movie is. I mean don't get it me wrong its not the best movie in history, but it deserves far better reviews than it has gotten. I feel the only reason for the bad reviews is because its a video game/fantasy movie. I feel for someone who has never touched the Warcraft series this movie is still a solid 8/10, for me knowing the epicness that is Warcraft, it is an easy 10/10. The only way you could hate this movie is if you hate everything fantasy.… 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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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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nin2000Jun 12, 2016

I don't know why there is so much hate about this movie, it is an epic movie, full of action and history. As a WOW player i watched on IMAX and I had a blast a really good movie.

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cachecacheJun 12, 2016

I think the critics are getting it wrong. The fans love it - Isn't that what a movie should be made for? It should be made not for critical acclaim but enjoyment. I really don't think the critics really get this movie.

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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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Vegas82Jun 12, 2016

Don't listen to the user reviews unless you're already a fan of Warcraft or a die hard fan of high fantasy. The script is poorly written, most of the acting is terrible and the pacing is so bad a 2H movie felt closer to 3 hours. I'm a hugeDon't listen to the user reviews unless you're already a fan of Warcraft or a die hard fan of high fantasy. The script is poorly written, most of the acting is terrible and the pacing is so bad a 2H movie felt closer to 3 hours. I'm a huge fan of Warcraft and have played the games going back to WC2. I wouldn't pay to see this movie again unless it was part of a pre-existing subscription(like HBO or Netflix). Save your money and go see one of the other 50 big budget films that is releasing this year.… Expand

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josielgunnerJun 12, 2016

I really didn't understand why the critics are too low for this movie. It's fun and beautiful, the orcs are amazing and the sound is great as well.

The humans characters are ok. The main orcs are really impressive. Durotan, Orggrim,I really didn't understand why the critics are too low for this movie. It's fun and beautiful, the orcs are amazing and the sound is great as well.

The humans characters are ok. The main orcs are really impressive. Durotan, Orggrim, Blackhand are totally amazing.

Gul'dan is one of the most cool villain that i ever seen on big screen.

The sound is, as expected, epic and the visual effects are totally stunning.

As i said, i really didn't know why about that awful reviews of critics.

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NoontideJun 12, 2016

First and foremost Warcraft is an exciting and fun high fantasy romp through a world beloved to many gamers around the world. It would have been oh so easy to get wrong, but Legendary and Duncan Jones achieve the impossible. Making a videoFirst and foremost Warcraft is an exciting and fun high fantasy romp through a world beloved to many gamers around the world. It would have been oh so easy to get wrong, but Legendary and Duncan Jones achieve the impossible. Making a video game movie that's actually worth watching to both fans and newcomers. It's a solid 8, but read on for my full feelings and why I'm giving it a 10!

Warcraft is on point throughout the film, delivering a somewhat unbelievable but delightfully so world filled with over the top and enjoyable characters and magical VFX. It takes established Lore from the earliest title in the Warcraft series and expands upon it, making few changes to bring it in line with current lore and deliver a more dramatic and altogether more cohesive experience.

Characterisation is fantastic with especially strong performances from the villains of the piece, exuding an almost cheesy but endearingly fun Saturday Morning cartoon villainy mixed with genuine threat and excellent delivery.

The world itself exudes life and the set pieces are gorgeous, Warcraft fans are sure to recognise various locations and little cameos that will keep them looking for the next thing to see but for everyone else it gives an excellent look into a high fantasy world presented for the big screen, something that is dissapointingly rare in this day and age.

Actions scenes delivery appropriate punch with very high energy swordplay and brawling melees mixed in with impressive spell-casting and sorcery. Once more the magical effects are astounding and for once actually make magic look genuinely impressive in an industry that all too often eschews from trying to achieve them in favour of the all too often walked low-fantasy approach.

Acting is mostly on point, with excellent casting decisions that really bring many of the characters, particularly the orcs, to life. However a few actors come across uncomfortable or wooden, the greatest offender being Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, far from the inspiring king he is meant to portray he fails to offer anything that adds to the piece and ultimately the human story down. Fortunately he is supported by an excellent trio of core characters in warrior Lothar (Travis Fimmel), Mage Khadgar (Ben Schnetzer) and the half-orc that is caught between two worlds, Garona (Paula Patton) that show genuine character development as well as great on-screen performances as the budding relationship builds between the three. Ben Foster must also be commended for his performance as Medivh, the Guardian of Tirisfal whose struggles to live up to his name become a center piece for the story.

However the true stars of the show are the orcs with honourable leader Durotan (Toby Kebbell) and his trusted ally Orgrim (Rober Kazinsky) butting heads with cruel warlock Gul'Dan (Daniel Wu) and traditionalist Warchief Blackhand (Clancy Brown). Bringing a tale of honour, betrayal and distrust to the mix while giving the orcs a very human personality and story.

The Orcs themselves also look fantastic, delivered in CGI but blending seamlessly into the world with the Live Action humans. They tower meaninglessly in combat and truly strike home how massive and powerful they can be.

Having gone to see this film in the UK a week ago after reading early critic reviews I was expecting to see another dud of a video game film. I left presently surprised and decided that it would be a film to see again to experience the 4DX at Cineworld. Cinematically I enjoyed the film more the second time, and 4DX was certainly... exciting...

Overall Warcraft is extremely enjoyable for any Warcraft fan, you'll spot a few lore changes here and there but nothing that truly detracts from the experience or changes the overall theme. For newcomers I'd recommend it as an excellent entry point into High Fantasy. Don't let the critics scare you.

This film is a solid 8 out of 10 in my book. But in respect to "Professional" reviewers giving the film a 0 out of 100, which suggest that either they watched with their eyes closed, prejudged the film as a video game movie or perhaps had their firstborn murdered by the cinema staff. Who knows, either way I'm giving this film a 10, simply to balance out the laughable reviews of the critics.

Perhaps it's time for the film industry at large to re-evaluate how it looks at high-fantasy, because frankly it delivers more originality to the big screen than the dozens of Sci-Fi, Modern and Low-fantasy offerings on show these days.… Expand

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MrShmooveJun 12, 2016

This movie was AMAZING!!! I have not played World of Warcraft for a good five years now but I did play WoW for five years before that. So I was curious to know where they went with the story. There was a lot of easter eggs (loved theThis movie was AMAZING!!! I have not played World of Warcraft for a good five years now but I did play WoW for five years before that. So I was curious to know where they went with the story. There was a lot of easter eggs (loved the murloc sound effect when crossing the bridge) and the size and scope of the land(s) was nice to see enhanced for a movie rather than the smaller scale the technology could afford in World of Warcraft.

I was actually pretty glad to see it was prequel to WoW so as someone who hasn't read any books or anything other than playing WoW it was nice to get some prelude of the events happening in WoW proper. We FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY get to see mages/sorcerers/magicians/wizards whatever you want to call them (mages here) on the big screen do fantasic magic. Only thing I missed was there was no ice mage only fire and arcane. Yes I played mage a lot in the game haha. But I've always wanted to see mages do more in a movie that unlock doors and light the end of their staff (I'm looking at you Gandolf).

I HIGHLY recommend this movie and I plan on seeing it multiple times if I can! The critics are being typical critic snobs. If it's not an artsy fartsy movie or Marvel trash they dislike it. GO SEE THIS MOVIE IT'S GREAT!!!… Expand

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dilemmaJun 12, 2016

I'm giving it a 7. It's on the higher end of how I may really feel about it.

Here's a few short review points to go off of. Cons. - The story's fluency. This is probably the biggest problem with the movie as a whole. We were toldI'm giving it a 7. It's on the higher end of how I may really feel about it.

Here's a few short review points to go off of.

Cons.

- The story's fluency. This is probably the biggest problem with the movie as a whole. We were told the movie had multiple directors (Which I dont know if they all worked separately to form a giant mess...) but at the times the movies jumps ALL over the place. Did not seem like they had a solid script to go off of. Scenes randomly ended, and the transition to the next scene was worse than the one before.

-Acting was bad. the female orc Garona (or half human/orc) was very hard to believe.

Pros.

+ CGI was great

+ Some battles were awesome

+ A lot of cool classes, magic, etc, lore from the game

+ The last 30 minutes or so was very well done. The story had you drawn in, the characters were building, the action was intense. After seeing the ending of the movie, I said.. The Warcraft series can easily have many sequels to come just like the Marvel franchise. They just need to work on the holes of the movie, which is mostly story telling, script, and directing. (ugh, sounds like everything)

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Verdict.

If you are a HUGE Warcraft fan, go see it. The ending alone will make up for it. I for myself, fell asleep for a good 20 minutes. The filler was bad and some plots were all over the place, but if you can look pass it, there's something to enjoy here.… Expand

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kost91nJun 12, 2016

Good begin of Warcraft story and good debut in that genre from Duncan Jones. I think he has already filled his hand. And in the next film he will lay oneself out much more

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FlexyJun 12, 2016

I stopped playing a long time ago, and some of the parts of the movie I did not recognize as an old player. But the movie does capture you, moves you and brings emotions. together with great visuals. I would recommend this movie to anyone.

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hb120986Jun 12, 2016

Its really too bad that literally all it takes is a small group of cynical nerds to really put a damper on a films' success.
I thought the movie was **** awsome, and is totally getting so much hate it doesnt deserve.
You can just FEEL theIts really too bad that literally all it takes is a small group of cynical nerds to really put a damper on a films' success.
I thought the movie was **** awsome, and is totally getting so much hate it doesnt deserve.
You can just FEEL the passion that Duncan Jones and the rest of the crew had for all things WC throughout the entire movie. Duncan Jones has even said in an interview "ya i was forced to cut out 40 mins that I think should still be in it...and youll see that in the directors cut which will tell a much fuller story"
It definitely had pacing issues as they simply had too much content for 2 hours... but honestly this was a movie by the fans, and for the fans of the WC universe.… Expand

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ROBBIECURTIS1Jun 12, 2016

As a Warcraft fan this movie was a very fun experience. That is not to say that it is without faults. Sometimes the CGI is a bit off and even for someone who knows the lore, mostly by heart, it was sometimes a bit hard to follow (I'm lookingAs a Warcraft fan this movie was a very fun experience. That is not to say that it is without faults. Sometimes the CGI is a bit off and even for someone who knows the lore, mostly by heart, it was sometimes a bit hard to follow (I'm looking at you dalaran scene) but over all it was a lot of fun. Interesting characters from the orc side of the story, less do from the human side, the world and effects look amazing most of the time, the fan service is plentiful yet subtle (ex: a character from the lore in the back round) and the music is very enjoyable. If you are a Warcraft fan you must see this film. If you are just a movie fan try to find a warcraft fan to join you. I wouldn't expect that anyone will regret seeing this film if you go into it with an open mind.… Expand

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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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VahbatJun 12, 2016

Этот фильм просто шикарен! Мне как фанату мира военного ремесла все очень понравилось. Я знаю людей которые не знакомы с этим миром и им все понравилось. Не знаю кто заплатил этим "критикам" за их топ обзоры, но они зря стараются.Этот фильм просто шикарен! Мне как фанату мира военного ремесла все очень понравилось. Я знаю людей которые не знакомы с этим миром и им все понравилось. Не знаю кто заплатил этим "критикам" за их топ обзоры, но они зря стараются.

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IgorZurevJun 12, 2016

Критики в край оху*ли! В фильме всё хорошо(кроме концовки,ибо она резко прерывает фильм намекая на продолжение),Blizzard правильно сопоставила экшон,драму,диалоги и отлично пересказала историю из игры.Даже если вы не поклоник WoW,даже если выКритики в край оху*ли! В фильме всё хорошо(кроме концовки,ибо она резко прерывает фильм намекая на продолжение),Blizzard правильно сопоставила экшон,драму,диалоги и отлично пересказала историю из игры.Даже если вы не поклоник WoW,даже если вы ни разу не играли в WoW смело идите на фильм.Конечно он сделан для фанатов,но вам должно обязательно понравится,и вы скорее всего поинтересуетесь историей мира WoW.… Expand

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daendinJun 12, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heute hab ich ihn gesehen, den lange erwarteten Warcraft Film.
Zuerst ging ich mit gemischten Gefühlen in den Film.
Für viele, mich ebenso, ist Warcraft mehr als ein Spiel, ein Film oder ein Buch.
Wie der größte Teil der "alten World of Warcraft Generation" bin ich in die Geschichte mit Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos eingetaucht.
Wie die meisten habe ich mich auch mehr dem Multiplayer als der Story gewidmet.
Doch mit Frozen Throne hat sich das geändert.
Die Geschichte über den Prinzen der sein Volk retten will und im Kampf selbst zu dem Übel wird welches er zu bekämpfen schwor hat mich gefesselt.
Dadurch bin ich tiefer eingetaucht. Las all die Geschichten, spielte jede Kampagne.
All die Geschichten.. vom Nachtelf der 10000 Jahre in Gefangenschaft verbringt.
Vom Moses-Gladiator-Jesus namens Thrall, welcher aufgewachsen bei den Menschen zum Retter, Helden und Anführer der Orcs wird.
Und all die Geschichten aus Büchern, Comics und der riesigen "World of Warcraft" haben ein Universum erschaffen größer als Star Wars, Star Trek und Herr der Ringe zusammen.
Den Gedanken an einen Warcraft Film gibt es sicher schon seit 20 Jahren, konkret sicher seit 10 (spätestens eben dem Erfolg von World of Warcraft).
Dieser Hype für den Film hielt sich auch sicher über 10 Jahre. Nach der Ankündigung waren alle überwältigt.
Auch das was man konkret zu sehen bekam war sehr vielversprechend. Die Auswahl von Regisseur über Schauspieler, Komponist, Studio, alles schien sehr Vielversprechend.
Was mir sorge und gemischte Gefühle bereitete, auch meinen Hype etwas bremste waren diese echt BESCHISSENEN Trailer. Mit dieser ekelhaften Dubstep-Musik.
Zum Glück gab Duncan Jones (Regisseur) einen sehr einleuchtenden Tweet dazu ab, das beruhigte mich wieder etwas.
(und ja davon gab es nichts im Film, der Komponist ist der gleiche wie der von Game of Thrones (Ramin Djiwadi) und der Soundtrack is bekanntlich überragend)
[MED SPOIL man könnte diese Eindrücke eventuell als medium Spoiler empfinden, da ich konkret den Film aber nicht den Inhalt bewerte]
Doch nun zum Film.
Da saß ich also mit meinen gemischten Gefühlen und quälte mich durch die Werbung. (gern hätt ich ein Overwatch Short darin gesehen...)
Der Film lief.. und von Szene zu Szene war ich überwältigt, begeistert, verwirrt, überwältigt, verwirrt, begeistert.
Die Effekte.. der Hammer! Die schauspielerische Leistung WOAH, ich bin dermaßen überrascht von solch großartiger Leistung dieser Schauspieler.
Der Soundtrack, als ob Game of Thrones und World of Warcraft zusammen ein Kind zeugen.
Alleine das macht den Film für mich schon nahezu perfekt. Es war das was ich mir erwünscht habe. All das erfüllt sein absolutes Potential, mit noch mehr versprechender Zukunft.
Nun das, was umzusetzen unglaublich schwer ist: Die Story, die Geschichte von Warcraft.
Es war zu 100% klar, dass es Abweichungen geben MUSS. Alleine die Komplexizität des Zeitraums in dem der Film spielt (die Öffnung des ersten Portals auf Azeroth)
mit all den darin stattfindenden Handlungssträngen könnte 3-6 Filme füllen.
Von der Ankunft der Draenei/Ex-Eredar auf Draenor bis zum Tod von Ilane Wrynn, das füllt 10 Game of Thrones Staffeln.
Also musste man Kompromisse eingehen. Auch muss man bedenken, dass der Film nicht nur für WoW-Spieler gemacht ist sondern für ALLE.
Und das ist er auch, für ALLE und für jeden ist der Film gut. Für Fans wie für "Unwissende".
Klar habe ich ab und an den Kopf geschüttelt weil ich diesen als wichtig empfundenen Teil der Story eben anders in Erinnerung hab.
Aber es verletzt nicht den Gedanken den ich an das Warcraft Universum halte.
Es behält die Kontinuität, das Gesamtbild und reicht es in einer wunderbaren Form dar.
Ich empfand lediglich eine Szene als Logikfehler doch mir wäre auch nichts besseres eingefallen und für den normalen Zuschauer war es sinnvoll wahrzunehmen.
Am ende bleibt zu sagen: Ich fand den Film klasse, er erfüllte alles was ich mir erwartete und ich hoffe dass es einen zweiten Teil geben wird.
Dieses Potential muss weiter genutzt werden!… 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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figvamerJun 12, 2016

I guess that the Critic reviews are so low because this movie wasn't made for critics, it was made for the Warcraft fans, I've experienced Warcraft when I was 7, Warcraft III was the game of my childhood, since then I loved this Lore moreI guess that the Critic reviews are so low because this movie wasn't made for critics, it was made for the Warcraft fans, I've experienced Warcraft when I was 7, Warcraft III was the game of my childhood, since then I loved this Lore more than any other and this movie is a gift to the fans, we experienced how everything started, not every fan would like to play the first games, but now with this huge addition to the Lore a much wider audience can get acquainted with the amazing universe of Warcraft.… Expand

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VercisJun 12, 2016

I think those so called "professional critics" were kinda unfair towards the movie. I can understand it's catering more towards the "hardcore" Warcraft fans (which I am truly happy and big kudos to Blizzard for that). Still movie was prettyI think those so called "professional critics" were kinda unfair towards the movie. I can understand it's catering more towards the "hardcore" Warcraft fans (which I am truly happy and big kudos to Blizzard for that). Still movie was pretty well done, with great characters... awesome CGI etc. Ok you could find some poor plot moments but overall I greatly enjoyed the movie and would still recommend it 100% to all Warcraft fans.
Don't forget Blizzard is planning to release sequels which advance the story, so for an opening movie it was great. I really hope Blizzard keeps true to the roots and won't turn this into mainstream **** just to appease to the public.… Expand

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CentaurisnowJun 12, 2016

The movie is great.Characters is great.Beautiful magic,especially Medivh's.Somebody says that history is cut,but anyway it's great.Some critics are telling lies,i think.Orcs are realistic.Lore is not correct,but it's very hard to put it inThe movie is great.Characters is great.Beautiful magic,especially Medivh's.Somebody says that history is cut,but anyway it's great.Some critics are telling lies,i think.Orcs are realistic.Lore is not correct,but it's very hard to put it in movie,so Duncan Jones made it easier for people,who don't know lore.… Expand

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FerzenantJun 12, 2016

Best game screening ever made!

But: 1. Watching the movie i've noticed that Travis Fimmel is one of a few actors who trying to do their best on a screen. Most of the others are just aping for their fee. 2. In my oppinion this movie andBest game screening ever made!

But:
1. Watching the movie i've noticed that Travis Fimmel is one of a few actors who trying to do their best on a screen. Most of the others are just aping for their fee.
2. In my oppinion this movie and presented characters will be much more detalised and interesting if we would see this history in two series instead of one.… Expand

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greyraven23Jun 12, 2016

Фильм классный, да, подвела визуализация мира, он смотрелся немного пластмассово, но это все было видно в трейлере, зато орки получились классными. Сюжет типично близовский, слабенький, но тут очень сложно было сделать что то лучше, ибо такиеФильм классный, да, подвела визуализация мира, он смотрелся немного пластмассово, но это все было видно в трейлере, зато орки получились классными. Сюжет типично близовский, слабенький, но тут очень сложно было сделать что то лучше, ибо такие уж исходники хотя есть и драмма, и юмор, сохранена оригинальная атмосфера, много отсылок. Самое главное это то, что это только первая часть, так сказать проба, думаю если окупится, то следующие части будут только расти в качестве и приносить радость не только фанатам. Из актеров особо порадовал Лотар-Рогнар, по мне Фиммел сыграл очень даже неплохо. Твердая восьмерка, для меня как поклонника warcraft 3, но ставлю 10 чтобы восстановить справедливость.… Expand

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Cak3Jun 12, 2016

Отличный пример фильма по игре- убогий, плоский сюжет, который отдаленно похож на сюжет оригинальной вселенной. Однако хер знает почему, это унылое кинцо взлетело в глазах юзеров. Особенно любят хвалить его странные личности, которые заявляютОтличный пример фильма по игре- убогий, плоский сюжет, который отдаленно похож на сюжет оригинальной вселенной. Однако хер знает почему, это унылое кинцо взлетело в глазах юзеров. Особенно любят хвалить его странные личности, которые заявляют что являются фанатоми варкрафта, хотя ни разу не играли ни в стратегии, ни в вов.… Expand

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ruwenzoriJun 12, 2016

It's definitely a good movie, hands down. Not as good as I've been expecting it to be maybe; soundtrack is mediocre at best(Ramin Djawadi obviously failed to reach his own standard), story is a bit underdeveloped due to shortness of theIt's definitely a good movie, hands down. Not as good as I've been expecting it to be maybe; soundtrack is mediocre at best(Ramin Djawadi obviously failed to reach his own standard), story is a bit underdeveloped due to shortness of the movie, cause 2 hours is far from being enough for a complicated story such as Warcraft's.

But I can easily say that this movie opens a new era; where movies that are based on games are not gonna be considered as garbage by default as they used to be. Warcraft-despite having some flaws- is an incredible foundation for upcoming sequels; and I have no doubt that when characters like Illidan, Arthas, Thrall and Varian joins the storyline, we'll see more focused stories and movies on par with LOTR, Dark Knight etc.

Watch this movie, you won't regret it.… Expand

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ChomagJun 12, 2016

Easily one the best movies based on a video game, right next to Mortal Kombat 1, as we know movie adaptations of video games tend to suck...HARD.

Problem is that the movie tends to ignore new viewers who don't know anything about the videoEasily one the best movies based on a video game, right next to Mortal Kombat 1, as we know movie adaptations of video games tend to suck...HARD.

Problem is that the movie tends to ignore new viewers who don't know anything about the video game(s), and assumes everyone is familiar with the characters shown, so they don't bother with giving them an extensive story arc to make you care about them. Oh and the love story? Yeah, they could have gone without it, we don't really need another Pocahontas and the white man Messiah cliches.

I'm not surprised the professional critics score it low, after all this movie is no LOTR nor does it contain weird stuff filled with suffering, so the critics could drool all over it. This movie does exactly that which is meant to do: Entertain.… 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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XendomJun 11, 2016

This movie is awesome for the Warcraft fans and a great fantasy for all. The CG is incredible!
I just don't understand why there are so many negative review from the "critics".

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horrorliefhebJun 11, 2016

-Warcraft (alternatively known as Warcraft: The Beginning) is a 2016 American fantasy film directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones, Charles Leavitt and Chris Metzen. It is based on the Warcraft video game series and novels set in the-Warcraft (alternatively known as Warcraft: The Beginning) is a 2016 American fantasy film directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones, Charles Leavitt and Chris Metzen. It is based on the Warcraft video game series and novels set in the world of Azeroth. The film stars Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Robert Kazinsky and Daniel Wu. The film portrays the initial encounters between the humans and the orcs and takes place in a variety of locations established in the video game series. The film was first announced in 2006 as a project partnership between Legendary Pictures and the game's developer, Blizzard Entertainment.

-Warcraft will premiere in Los Angeles on June 6, 2016 and is set to be released by Universal Pictures in the United States on June 10, 2016. It has received negative reviews from critics and has grossed over $70 million.

--Filming:

-Principal photography began on January 13, 2014 and lasted for four months, finishing on May 23, 2014. Filming took place primarily in Vancouver among other locations. Post-production lasted twenty months. Regarding the use of computer-generated imagery, Jones said, "It's a tool like any other. It can be done well and it can be done **** The best CGI has you forgetting (that) it's CGI, and accepting the visual as whatever it is supposed to be—like props. No one has an issue with props in film, do they?"

--Production:

-Development:

-Duncan Jones also faced personal struggles during filming as his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after Jones took over, furthermore his father, David Bowie, also died from cancer late in production. Jones thus summed up the challenge by telling The New York Times. "My film started and ended with cancer".

--Critical response:

-Warcraft has received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 19%, based on 42 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 31 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."

-Dave Robinson of Crash Landed meanwhile praised the films depiction of the Orc race and the motion capture performances portrayed by the actors.… Expand

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NumNamJun 11, 2016

this movie is really fun, if you know anything about Warcraft of World of Warcraft go watch this movie and have a fun time. If you dont, do it anyways and maybe read up on some stuff afterwards

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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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masamunerikuJun 11, 2016

A great start to a story in a world intricately crafted over decades. Though the film is guilty of sometimes leaving the lore-novice dumbfounded the writers had definitely made a great effort to have them still enjoy the movie without beingA great start to a story in a world intricately crafted over decades. Though the film is guilty of sometimes leaving the lore-novice dumbfounded the writers had definitely made a great effort to have them still enjoy the movie without being too confused.

The CG on this movie is excellent and it was a great pleasure to watch the panoramic views, the orcs and the magic. The only part that I personally dislike is how they portray the night elves. Also the acting of the human characters sometimes felt weak during several of the scenes and they should've done a retake.

Hopefully blizzard will continue making sequels because this movie is definitely only an introduction to a world of intriguing stories: Day of the Dragon, War of the Ancients, Rise of the Lich King and the rest of it!… Expand

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RifterJun 11, 2016

I'm scoring this as a former World of Warcraft player. If you are not a player, I'd probably knock 2 points off the score. First, it is a solid, but somewhat campy fantasy movie. The spell play, I thought was VERY well done. Many fantasyI'm scoring this as a former World of Warcraft player. If you are not a player, I'd probably knock 2 points off the score. First, it is a solid, but somewhat campy fantasy movie. The spell play, I thought was VERY well done. Many fantasy movies don't show that well.

More for players: It was interesting seeing the movie showing me dungeons I had traveled to in game. I've never gotten too much into the lore in the game, but have read several of the books YEARS ago. I also quit playing years ago, so I couldn't remember a lot of the particulars, but I did know the basics. All in all, as a player, I really enjoyed the movie. I REALLY hope this is the beginning of a great series of movies.

So, the bad. The movie does start slow. There is a lot of information that needs to be given to the audience. I also found that the movie was a little confusing at times. It was also, as I said before... it is a little on the campy side. The acting is hot and cold. The CGI I thought was very good.… Expand

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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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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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xJLxMCHammerJun 11, 2016

Way too many WoW fans are giving this movie a 10. Really, it's not as bad as the critics are saying (3.2/100), nor is it a 10/10 like some video game nerd.
This movie is somewhere in the middle. The characters have little development, inWay too many WoW fans are giving this movie a 10. Really, it's not as bad as the critics are saying (3.2/100), nor is it a 10/10 like some video game nerd.
This movie is somewhere in the middle. The characters have little development, in fact a half breed female orc has the most development because she is in the most scenes and has more dialogue than any other character. The movie takes you across the world of...warcraft. It's quite amazing, unfortunately there are only scenes; 2-3 minutes with each new scene. At some point, you just don't care any more because there is no introduction to anything, they are just showing you viewpoints of nice places that are probably from the game.
The CG is like from the movie Hobbits. It's nice but if you really analyze it, you realize they is very little weight to what characters do.
The biggest problem is introductions/pacing. There was a BRIEF moment of elves in the movie..the one elf that was shown had 2 words to say and 5 seconds of screen time.. LIKE COME ON… Expand

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Ares84Jun 11, 2016

Critics yet again don't know what they are talking about. Don't listen to them. Just seen WarCraft and it's amazing. The story is pretty good but the action scenes, CGI, the world and the characters are superb. This is a great movie thatCritics yet again don't know what they are talking about. Don't listen to them. Just seen WarCraft and it's amazing. The story is pretty good but the action scenes, CGI, the world and the characters are superb. This is a great movie that everyone who loves fantasy must watch. Even if you haven't played the games you will enjoy this.… Expand

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Bordeau85Jun 11, 2016

Ignore the naysayers. If you like the game or fantasy in general, just watch the movie. I took my friends who had never played the game and they both just got subscriptions. There are some convoluted points and some extra exposition, butIgnore the naysayers. If you like the game or fantasy in general, just watch the movie. I took my friends who had never played the game and they both just got subscriptions. There are some convoluted points and some extra exposition, but nothing that can't be forgiven.… Expand

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Husky42Jun 11, 2016

I do not understand the critics reviews one bit. The movie was great, my girlfriend who does not play wow did not find it hard to follow.

If critics find it difficult to follow, Hollywood needs new critics.. they are IDIOTS. This isI do not understand the critics reviews one bit. The movie was great, my girlfriend who does not play wow did not find it hard to follow.

If critics find it difficult to follow, Hollywood needs new critics.. they are IDIOTS.

This is Warcraft at its start, the beginning the opening of the portal, thralls story will be next and then arthas... That is if people ignore the critics and go watch this wonderful film… Expand

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Helloween81Jun 11, 2016

Is this movie a perfect 10? Not really. Is this movie the best movie based on a video game? Probably yes. What is the most important thing of all? Viewers must support this movie because it can be the start for something really great. TheyIs this movie a perfect 10? Not really. Is this movie the best movie based on a video game? Probably yes. What is the most important thing of all? Viewers must support this movie because it can be the start for something really great. They decided to start from the basics so they took the story from the very first Orcs vs Human game, which is really basic and lacks the presence of many "larger than life" characters from world of warcraft.
The movie also lucks good acting and it's not friendly to someone not familiar with that lore but the actual fan will feel like home. Was it necessary to start from this point of the lore? I guess not and they probably needed to start with a blast but still it's nice to see the story of the games unfold from early on with a "light" war movie.
It's really frustrating to see how professional critics approach the movie. It's fun to read about "scenario" depth and things like from the same critics who glorify crappy movies, which are actually way more shallow and stupid.
Ok, you are gonna say that I also say some negative things about the movie so how do I answe the question "Why the film is good?" It's good because it's almost an excellent transition of a video game into a movie. It's colorful and it brings the spirit of the franchise on the big screen. It has swords, it has magic, it has shiny armors and almost everything a good fantasy movie has to include. Is it lord of the rings? No, but you will definitely have fun, you will smile a lot and if you are a fan you are gonna feel amazing watching WoW becoming a "real" thing. Now, people with little to zero knowledge about the lore and stuff may enjoy it a little less but it's still a fun action movie to watch.

The movie is a solid 8 for the fans and probably around 7 for the rest. For the alliance or for the horde, support this movie and let's teach those ignorant hipster critics a lesson. Don't tell me that you don't want to see Thrall spinning that Doomhammer or small Varian to grow up and kick some ass. Don't you wanna see more elves or even Arthas? Let's do it. To arms!… Expand

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RikaloniusJun 11, 2016

While there are some missteps, this is not the movie the critics attempted to make me think it was. Shame on them for not being able to recognize a decent movie. Just because these actors are not household names? Is it that we've become soWhile there are some missteps, this is not the movie the critics attempted to make me think it was. Shame on them for not being able to recognize a decent movie. Just because these actors are not household names? Is it that we've become so accustomed to everything be a reboot, repeat, re-imaging of the same tired crap that we can't appreciate something new? There was a time when Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher weren't household names, and they appeared in a film that was relatively panned by critics. Critics in the same vain as the ones who squeed about The Force Awakens, a film not fit to hold Warcraft's jock. This film is not badly acted, and its story, while not particularly deep, is by no means simplistic.

Yes, the film is probably easier to follow if you know the characters, but I don't think that is at all necessary. Just because Lord of the Rings had been in print for 5 decades doesn't mean the majority of the filmgoers knew anything about the very complicated lore, and I remember talking to many a people who started reading the books just to understand fully what they'd witnessed in Fellowship of the Ring, so for those saying, this is no Lord of the Rings, it is a lot closer than many professional critics are giving it credit for.

My advice, see the movie. It is honest to god better than another flipping super hero movie.… Expand

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HockeyChickJun 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved the actors' portrayals. But what I was extremely confused about and disliked was the... love interest (?) between Garona and Lothar. That was absolutely random and goes against the books completely. Very annoying, very unnecessary. What did it accomplish besides changing the storyline?? Very frustrated.… Expand

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Xtal_TVJun 11, 2016

As someone who has been a warcraft fan since age 12, I couldn't be more happy about how the warcraft movie turned out. Maybe less appealing if you aren't keen on how cool it is to finally see characters like Gul'dan, Durotan and Medivh on theAs someone who has been a warcraft fan since age 12, I couldn't be more happy about how the warcraft movie turned out. Maybe less appealing if you aren't keen on how cool it is to finally see characters like Gul'dan, Durotan and Medivh on the big screen finally. Aside from that, it is graphically astonishing. The environments, horizons, the orcs, the arcane and fel energies.

I was afraid of them tapping into the origin stories of warcraft as I felt it would be a difficult thing to untangle. There are SO many characters in this that are essentially the origins of the bloodlines of characters that we come to know and love in Warcraft III(2003) and World of Warcraft(2004-Present). They manage to handle Durotan, Ogrim, Gul'dan, Lothar, Llane, Khadgar, Medivh, Garona, and more, all stories told with appropriate allotment in my book.

As someone who is a complete stickler, they only gripe I can muster to find is that they didn't namedrop two certain orcs, the nightelfs weren't purple enough, and there was not much representation of any of the cool beasts/enemies from the games.

They actually somehow did it, and I can't wait to see the main characters in the next movie (Hint: It's probably gonna involve the mains from Warcraft III).… Expand

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Antgiog1202Jun 11, 2016

Warcraft is a video game adaptation that almost fails to achieve what it was looking for. It lacks the key materials to create a masterpiece or just a good film. However, I am not saying that you can't have a good time with Warcraft. It doesWarcraft is a video game adaptation that almost fails to achieve what it was looking for. It lacks the key materials to create a masterpiece or just a good film. However, I am not saying that you can't have a good time with Warcraft. It does bring excellence with it's visual effects and epic fight sequences, but nothing else. Fans of the video game franchise will be pumped for this film; regular guys like me will simply call it mediocre and nothing above that.

Rating: 5/10

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A- = 8
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TheOstrichJun 11, 2016

Even though I have played a Warcraft game, the film is amazing for a video game movie as I did what it could with the time that it could. In some places it lacked character development and had some sequel bait, it still did well enough to beEven though I have played a Warcraft game, the film is amazing for a video game movie as I did what it could with the time that it could. In some places it lacked character development and had some sequel bait, it still did well enough to be satisfied as a normal viewer.… Expand

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Jessar1982Jun 11, 2016

Don't listen to Critic, they know NOTHING! I promise you with my words.

Warcraft r so AWESOME. make me feel like flashback from Lotr.
Im forward wait for next warcraft movie.

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KriegsonJun 11, 2016

Don't believe the critics on this one, they really don't seem to have any idea what they're talking about.

Appearance: Somehow Bliz got the right balance of practical props and CG to make everything looking believable, but on top ofDon't believe the critics on this one, they really don't seem to have any idea what they're talking about.

Appearance:

Somehow Bliz got the right balance of practical props and CG to make everything looking believable, but on top of that the sound and choreography is on POINT. Slightly smaller and only marginally less pissed off than the hulk, Fel Orcs absolutely crush the poor human bastards in ways that just can't really be expressed with practical choreography.
Emotions and expressions are "accurate", movement is natural. Orcs really come alive.

Beautiful vistas of game locations re-imagined are briefly visited (Stormwind a few times) but always a treat.

The only complaint is that Garona looks only slightly too human. If you're a lore buff, she was considered half human up until later down the line (Burning crusade) and depictions in warcraft do have her looking pretty much like a green-skinned woman. But in some scenes she did end up looking like a slightly tall woman with an odd skin complexion.

Sound:

The resounding impact of a hammer constructed of a rod the thickness of your arm with a stone the size of an infant into an unfortunate guardsman's chest isn't gruesome and certainly not weak but oddly satisfying to have what you hear match up with what you see.
That said, most battles are pretty one sided aside from our plot armored heroes, but frankly it makes good sense.

Music is vaguely warcraft-ish. I certainly can't recall anything I would listen to regularly like some of the lord of the rings or max max fury road soundtracks. But it seems to be a nice compliment.

Plot and writing:

There are a few moments of levity sprinkled throughout though likewise there's nothing too hammy and only one particularly awkward moment or two I can recall. A couple moments worth a laugh though I wonder how much people who aren't fans of the series might enjoy them.

The heroes enjoy a pretty significant degree of plot armor for the most part, effortlessly slaying massive brutes who are effortlessly slaying their fellows. At least for the mages it makes sense.
Things turn around a little bit later and the battle becomes a little more balanced, which does make things a bit more believable. After all, the humans have never dealt with more or less green viking gorrilas from outer space. They adapt and improve at the very end, which leads well into a presumable sequel for warcraft II.

There are a few deviations from the lore, but nothing too grievous. After all, warcraft was an RTS first before anything else. We've had layers upon layers of story added on in recent years, but it's become pretty cluttered. A little retcon wouldn't hurt.

My only complaint was that the pacing seemed a bit off. Lots of travel to show off beautiful vistas or recreations of ingame locations followed by some exposition followed by another vista, followed by exposition, etc. Some places we hardly got to enjoy for a few minutes (ironforge) while others we only got a glimpse at (Redridge mountains) and then others still got several visits (Stormwind, Medivh's tower)

OVERALL:

I highly recommend seeing this movie if you are a warcraft or WoW fan. Even if you aren't, its a pretty solid fantasy flick. Probably nothing too particularly memorable, but it is one of the better videogame to movie adaptations.… Expand

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RtheomJun 11, 2016

If you've played Warcraft for the last 20 years and pretty much already know the story, then you'll do fine with this movie. If you haven't, you won't. There's very little explanation for anything, which is a godsend for gamers and whyIf you've played Warcraft for the last 20 years and pretty much already know the story, then you'll do fine with this movie. If you haven't, you won't. There's very little explanation for anything, which is a godsend for gamers and why non-gamers are struggling with this movie so much. See it if you already like Warcraft.… Expand

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dasvinnifalaJun 11, 2016

The movie isn't anything brilliant but it was not supposed to be anyway, it is what it needed to be.

It starts with a great scene with the orcs and development of one of the main characters, but when the opening ends, the title sceneThe movie isn't anything brilliant but it was not supposed to be anyway, it is what it needed to be.

It starts with a great scene with the orcs and development of one of the main characters, but when the opening ends, the title scene apears and they begin presenting the human part if the movie, they do it in a hurry and it might be confusing for some people.

The plot line is simple what is good, because the first Warcraft game plot was simple either. but the movie sometimes fail in make care about some of the characters and it comes to a scene where yo should care about one of them ding and you just don't,

The good things about the movie are:
great fights, the cg in the orcs and the overall looking of the world are really impressive, great fan service (I am a fan and want my service) and the way magic is natural and well represented is just awesome.

With all that said, no it isn't the new Lord of the Rings but it shouldn't be it a fun and convincent HIGH fantasy world with some great and some bad characters, plot lost itself sometimes but is nothing terrible. It is a great movie if you like fantasy and good action movies a solid 8 is rather correct.… 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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BananaReviewsJun 11, 2016

O filme é bom sim,meio entediante no inicio até meio espremido,porem é muito bom com ótimos efeitos especiais e cenários muito bem feitos,esperava bem mais,porém não me decepcionou

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MindSleepJun 11, 2016

If you're not a die-hard warcraft fan, then do yourself a favor and skip this one, you'll regret it ... nothing to see here.

This film is very boring , stupid and overrated fans . Actors do not play , the characters are not disclosed , theIf you're not a die-hard warcraft fan, then do yourself a favor and skip this one, you'll regret it ... nothing to see here.

This film is very boring , stupid and overrated fans . Actors do not play , the characters are not disclosed , the scenery looks behind by a couple of years .… Expand

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NeravarineJun 11, 2016

I usually write long reviews on anything and everything but you do know that critics are full of s..t when their score and average persons scores are too far apart. I mean do they even read what they write, or its just there is a big movieI usually write long reviews on anything and everything but you do know that critics are full of s..t when their score and average persons scores are too far apart. I mean do they even read what they write, or its just there is a big movie coming up, lets bash on it so we look smart.

Movie was made for the fans, and I as a fan, loved it. Yes it was not perfect but it sure was better then anything that came out this year.

I mean they rated: Warcraft, BvS, X-Man... etc etc at 3-4; but they rated some random movies that I, nor any1 else will ever mention at high 7-8 . . . ye right… Expand

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InarieJun 11, 2016

Just came back from watching this. Almost let some bad reviews sway me from going to the theater... so happy I went. So much fun to watch!!! I loved the plot, actors, special effects, special attention to the details, and lore. Just funJust came back from watching this. Almost let some bad reviews sway me from going to the theater... so happy I went. So much fun to watch!!! I loved the plot, actors, special effects, special attention to the details, and lore. Just fun all around! Cannot wait for the sequel!!!… Expand

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