World of Warcraftcatapulted Blizzards fantastic franchise into the mainstream upon its 2004 release.
A movie in the near future was a good bet and planned in 2006.
Nearly 12 years after the games launch and a handful of delays, the cinematicWarcraftraids theaters Friday.
Credit: Legendary Pictures
Both sides fight to protect their homes and families.
The epic throw down might captivate theatergoers, but it didnt win over critics.
EWs Chris Nashawaty likened the endeavor to being bludgeoned on the head with a Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual.
Read more critics takes below, beforeWarcrafts release Friday.
… ImagineBattlefield Earthwithout the verve, or the unintentional comedy, and youve gotWarcraft.
Geoff Berkshire (Variety)
The epic battle at the center ofWarcraftisnt the clash between humans and orcs.
Thats just what takes up roughly two hours of screen time.
The story doesnt end so much as stop, leaving enough plot threads dangling for at least two sequels.
Everyone else can move along.
Theres not much to see here.
A.A. Dowd (The A.V.
… Its massive only in budget and miscalculation.
