Here is where I get to nerd out just a little so please, bear with me.
So... needless to say... I'm just a bit excited for this film. I've played WarCraft now for 22 years... the original Orcs and Humans kicked it all off when it hit the PC Gaming world in 1994. Since then we've seen StarCraft, Diablo, WarCraft 2, Diablo 2, WarCraft 3 and then finally, the World of Warcraft that took the franchise and Blizzard Entertainment into the PC Gaming Halls of Fame, setting new standards and an unmatchable format for the Massively Multiplayer Online RPG Genre.
This movie has loomed in the shadows for years and years. First announced in 2006, some thought it would never happen, just like the vaporware of so many software companies and frankly, Blizzard Entertainment had bigger, better things going on. When the reality struck that this movie WAS going to happen, there were talks of big name directors taking the wheel - Sam Raimi the most notable, responsible for successful movies and television series in a similar genre - The Evil Dead (1981), Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series 1995-2001), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series 1995-1999).
Raimi dropped out and the Director role was given to Duncan Jones. The story is based on the original back story that was tied to the original Warcraft title - WarCraft: Orcs and Humans and brings back a lot of characters that have gained popularity through the years by being referenced through the following titles and resurrected through the World of Warcraft game and following expansions.
Playing through the series for so many years and seeing these characters brought to life might be what I'm looking forward to the most: King Llane, Medivh, Lothar, Garona, Gul'Dan just to name a few. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not setting the expectations high - I genuinely fear being let down so I'm going to take it for what it is and keep my perspective focused on the delivery of the story and appreciate the reoccurring CGI eye-candy as a result of the large battles and intricate beasts and characters that live in the realm of Azeroth.
Rotten Tomatoes' Review of Warcraft has already begun the slaughter starting it off, before release, at a strong 18% out of 100%. I will appreciate what the film is trying to accomplish and the fact that it took them 10 years to put out a piece that Blizzard felt good about.
I'll make sure to follow up with review after I get a chance to see it on June 10. "For the Alliance"
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