8 Awful Video Game Movies That Got The Most Important Thing Right
4. Warcraft - The Beauty Of Azeroth
It may have been dragged down by too many characters, bulky dialogue, and a paper-thin, overstretched plot, but one of the few scarce positives about Duncan Jones’ big-budget Warcraft adaptation was the world of Azeroth.
The movie had so many things wrong with it, yet the majority of the landscapes and certain of the film’s characters look fantastic. Well, apart from the elves. They looked horrendous. Like, really, really awful.
Forget adapting a video game, though, for this felt more like a vibrant, otherworldly comic book brought to life – such was the energy and style given to the picture.
Of course, returning to the original point, there’s just very else in Warcraft that is actually salvageable.
This film really was such a massive shame, for with such a great director, impressive core ensemble heading up the cast, and a reported budget of $160 million, hopes were high that Warcraft would be a hit and that this would be the launching point for a new cinematic franchise.
Sadly, despite a decent box office return - $430 million – the response of both fans and critics alike for Warcraft marked it down as a dud. But still, the corners of Azeroth looked marvellous!