Both fans of the game & non will enjoy this movie!

Rating: 10/10 (11 June 2016)

First of all, I am very much a fan of the game. I have played World of Warcraft for several years, and am sitting in my garrison as I type this. However, that does not mean I am writing a biased review. I have been a fan of other video games which spawned movie adaptions and not at all been a fan of the movies themselves. Warcraft is different.
I went into the theater utterly thrilled to see the game that had been a part of my life for nearly 8 years on the big screen, and I came out blown away. It exceeded my expectations tenfold. Every aspect was spot on. The story, the performances, the CGI, you name it! They truly brought the lore from the game to life. It was an emotional roller coaster and a truly epic adventure.
My 15-year-old went with us "for the popcorn" and ended up loving the movie. She became invested in the characters and the story and talked about it with my husband and I a long time after. We actually all went to see it a second time. I haven't seen a movie in a movie theater twice since Titanic when I was a preteen in love with Leonardo Dicaprio.
For non-fans of the game, or even for people who have never even heard of the franchise: the story, characters & performances stand on their own feet. It is a great ride from start to finish. The critics are being unfairly harsh with this one and so many of us want more Warcraft movies! Go see this movie & show your support!