Gorgeous film!

Rating: 10/10 (9 June 2016)

Honestly, I had low expectations going into the theater to watch this movie. I hadn't seen much of the previews so I expected a "cartoonish" kind of film that would be satisfactory entertainment for 2 hours. Instead, I got a film that had a serious plot, great action scenes and amazingly well done marriage between CGI and real life acting. I want more!... You will leave the theater as if you had just been showered by a fantasy world and immediately you'll want to go back for more (the movie and another shower!).
I won't spoil any of the plot or fun references to the game but for any fans of the Warcraft series and especially the game World of Warcraft, this movie is a rare treat that you really should indulge in. I left the game around 6 years ago but the movie took me back to those early days of Azeroth where exploration and adventure was waiting at every corner.
This movie is faithful to the geography and history of Warcraft but was much more serious than I expected. The characters and their stories become real and you care for their development. There are twists and turns that I did not expect and really fun references to character classes you may have played. Even for the un-initiated to the game, there is enough character development and great storytelling to enjoy the movie as a stand alone. But if you have the background, you will enjoy it so much more.
I really want more! I may actually pick up a book of the series if they are anything as good as the storytelling of this movie. What a wonderful bonus that the acting, animation and direction was so good as well. If you like fantasy, action or role-playing genre and your imagination allows for the existence of other races such as orcs and what-not then this movie is for you! Now go soak yourself in this wonderful fantasy world!!