Don't believe the initial reviews

Rating: 9/10 (11 June 2016)

I have no idea why this movie got initially panned by critics. After seeing the movie it seems these initial reviews were being harsh just for the sake of being harsh. The movie was great. The action and special effects were very well done. Being a warcraft fan, I loved to see the transition onto the big screen and it was a delight to watch. I would say that anyone who likes the fantasy genre will like this. You do not need to be a fan of the game or even have ever played the game to enjoy this. Someone who is familiar with the game will obviously 'get' the easter eggs and homage to the game, and it is awesome that Blizzard put those items in there (a 'nod' to the many fans of the game). Blizzard/Legendary did a wonderful job of making a major motion picture that does the product justice and can appeal to any fan of the genre. I have heard that up to 40 min was cut from the movie, and I an really hoping an extended version is released in the future. Can't wait for the sequels.