Mostly Good

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2016)

Disclaimer: I'm a fan of the franchise. I've read all the publications and played all the games.
The movie could've been improved a bit but it remain a good movie overall. (Visuals/Effects) simply amazing. (Acting) I didn't have high expectations, given the cast, but was not disappointed. (Story) the beginning could've been improved by setting the story more properly and in a slower pace. The introduction of characters and landscape/map to the viewer should've been better as well to ensure the viewers are following the plot and places easily. (Game Lore) I'm disappointed with the story changes in the movie. (Editing) the transitioning between places, characters, and time *morning/night/days* is just bad. Scenes tend to jump to others without easing the viewers into the new setting. using a map to transition from one place to another could've improved things a bit. Also, characters could've been introduced and given a personality during transitions instead of taking a scene by themselves. (Music) good score but seemed a bit repetitive at times. It could've been expanded more. (Choreography) well done. (Fandom) good amount of nods to the game's players.
Overall, the movie was enjoyable. It seemed as if the production wanted to put as much as possible into 2 hours instead of extending the movie for the seek of better story development. Also, the story could've used more complex emotions like using leverage and concealed self-interest- based-actions/decisions *it seemed a bit childish and naive to me*. I recommend going to the movie. I hope there will be sequels where all the shortfalls I've mentioned are corrected.