Review of Warcraft (2016) by Gihan E — 25 Jul 2017

Too much in too little time with too narrow an appeal. The visuals will pleasure the devotees, but not their friends or family.

This review of Warcraft (2016) was written by Gihan E on 25 Jul 2017.

Warcraft has generally received positive reviews.

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