Duncan Jones co-wrote and directed this Fantasy Action film. Watch Preview. Cast: Ben Foster, Clancy Brown, Daniel Wu, Dominic Cooper, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, Travis Fimmel, Ben Schnetzer, Ruth Negga, Robert Kazinsky, Anna Galvin. Rated PG - 13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy violence. Running time is two hours and three minutes.
A peaceful realm stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a race of invaders fleeing their dying home. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction.
This is a well made film but I have to wonder about its potential audience. It's based on the multi-player game of the same name and it's been my experience those who play games are usually negative about the movie version. Those who like fantasy films (Avatar comes to mind) may also find this appealing although precious little time is spent giving you any kind of background. I don't play computer games so I went into this with no preconceptions. It took me a while to determine this is set on an Earthlike world (Azeroth) that has the appearance of medieval Europe, but with races other than human-like inhabiting it, along with those who appear human. There's also plenty of magic, both good and bad, and a few creatures you won't find on Earth, including a horse/bird creature that can be ridden. Then there's the whole portal to another world bit, which Orcs who are on a dying world, plan to use to get to Azeroth. You get the idea. If this sounds appealing to you, production values are good and the pacing is fairly good, although I was looking at my watch before it was over. If you decide to pass, you may have another shot in a couple of years as the ending is clearly leaning toward a sequel. I saw this in IMAX 3D, which was excellent.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is imperative for maximum visual enjoyment. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times. IMAX 3D Times.
A peaceful realm stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a race of invaders fleeing their dying home. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction.
This is a well made film but I have to wonder about its potential audience. It's based on the multi-player game of the same name and it's been my experience those who play games are usually negative about the movie version. Those who like fantasy films (Avatar comes to mind) may also find this appealing although precious little time is spent giving you any kind of background. I don't play computer games so I went into this with no preconceptions. It took me a while to determine this is set on an Earthlike world (Azeroth) that has the appearance of medieval Europe, but with races other than human-like inhabiting it, along with those who appear human. There's also plenty of magic, both good and bad, and a few creatures you won't find on Earth, including a horse/bird creature that can be ridden. Then there's the whole portal to another world bit, which Orcs who are on a dying world, plan to use to get to Azeroth. You get the idea. If this sounds appealing to you, production values are good and the pacing is fairly good, although I was looking at my watch before it was over. If you decide to pass, you may have another shot in a couple of years as the ending is clearly leaning toward a sequel. I saw this in IMAX 3D, which was excellent.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is imperative for maximum visual enjoyment. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times. IMAX 3D Times.
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