![]() The filmmakers were clearly aiming for something in the tradition of classic sword-and-sandal epics. The lush human world of Azeroth is brimming with wildlife, bright green vegetation and distinct leaves, all thanks to the stunning wide-shot photography of Simon Duggan ('Live Free or Die Hard,' 'The Great Gatsby') and the long list of talented people behind the visual effects. This is a real shame because the computer-generated visuals are truly remarkable, serving as evidence of how far movie-magic has come in the last twenty years. But it ultimately lacks genuine emotion and a sense of urgency on either side of the battle between humans and orcs. ![]() It has all the makings of a satisfying summer blockbuster with the bombastic, percussion-heavy score by Ramin Djawadi leading the charge. 'Warcraft,' on the other hand, bursts onto the screen with fantastically detailed battle sequences that should ignite exhilarating applause. However, much like this drab, yawn-inducing production, that action-adventure time-bender might be a visual feast for the eyes, but there's no guaranteeing the core story that attracted players in the first place will translate perfectly to the language of cinema. Though, many are placing their bets on 'Assassin's Creed' starring dramatic heavyweights Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard as possibly changing all that later this Christmas. The action-fantasy box-office flop goes down as yet another example of video games not making good movies. Like the brawny orcs of 'Warcraft' adamantly advocating for others observing ancient traditions, this big-budgeted adaptation of the massively popular PC game also adheres to real-world traditions. ![]()
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