Intense, captivating, enThralling! (see what I did there?)

Rating: 8/10 (8 January 2017)

I went into this with very little expectations (the last movie I saw being Assassin's Creed, this is understandable).
And WoW, oh Wow, (okay, I know, I should stop). I loved this. I didn't expect it to be so captivating, but the CG and cinematography! As it pulled me in, what struck me was how they cinematography was positioned to depict actual game-play. Another similarity to the games, was how as the story is being played out, the viewer sees both sides of the war and the internal debate is never answered as to who wins or more importantly, who do we want to win. Your heart ends up beating for both sides.
All talk of how this does justice to the games aside, I think even non players can watch this, it is thoroughly enjoyable and it just does not quit. I had no idea about the background of this story however, having played only Reign of Chaos and Frozen Throne, but despite that, I absolutely enjoyed this! I cant wait to see what Blizzard releases next in this franchise! Loved the cast: Dominic Cooper, Travis Fimmel. Ben Schnetzer as was likable as Khadgar.
Maybe even Arthas will make an appearance next time?