Awesome on Lord-of-the-Rings Scale

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2016)

I love a movie that has a sturdy universe and story to stand on. Warcraft is therefore a dream for me.
I played the massive hit game before watching this movie. I loved the game for the same reason that I love this movie--universe, characters, and more or less the view of the which the world of shown.
Warcraft is a story of trust and honor in a world under siege. The characters are well developed and progress through the story. There are 3 or 4 that seem to be vying for space as the lead, and I can honestly say I enjoyed this because it makes them seem as an equal operator in the story.
This is probably what drew most to the film, however: the beautiful world. The CGI was well worth the $160 million it cost and it portrays a most stunning environment. One part I loved about this movie is seeing the locations I played at in the game become "real". The motion-capture for the orcs is also very impressive. Toby Kebell keeps up his talent.
The script is a little messy and deeper than the game would have it, but I can say that the writers know what they are doing. Though, those who are unfamiliar with the game might be confused by all the proper nouns and fancy names being jumbled together.
Overall, this movie is epic on a Peter Jackson level and it found a special place in my heart.
Lastly, I WILL DIE HAPPILY IF I SEE WARCRAFT 2 or even 3!