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Warcraft: Prelude to Chaos
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Faneditor Name:
Original Movie Title:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2016
Original Running Time:
122
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
91
Time Cut:
88
Time Added:
3
Available in HD?
Additional Links:
Brief Synopsis:
There are some fleeting moments in Warcraft (2016) that demonstrate that it could have been not only the film to finally break the video game-to-film adaptation curse, but that it could have stood shoulder to shoulder with the best of fantasy movies. Sadly, these moments are lost in a script with poor dialog, a meaningless second act, and characters that have inconsistent motivations.
Intention:
The purpose of making this edit is to minimize the damage done primarily in the second act of the movie. This includes, but is not limited to, eliminating the Garona/Lothar romance, the Alodi subplot, and bad line reads from the beginning to the end. With any luck, this will satisfy fans as a worthy substitute for the original for which they don't feel like they have to apologize.
Other Sources:
Warcraft Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
World of Warcraft Original Soundtrack
World of Warcraft Original Soundtrack
Special Thanks:
thecuddlyninja, theryaney and zamros.
Release Information:
- Blu-Ray
- Digital
Special Features
- MP4 and BD contain Fan Edit Commentary Track
- 15m Comparison Video between scenes from the Original and the Fan Edit
- Download Includes 3 BD Cover Art Variations - Horde, Alliance, and Mix
- 15m Comparison Video between scenes from the Original and the Fan Edit
- Download Includes 3 BD Cover Art Variations - Horde, Alliance, and Mix
Editing Details:
- Adobe Premier Pro CS 6
- DVD Architect Pro
- DVD Architect Pro
Cuts and Additions:
Act 1:
- Removed Human/Orc Duel
- Removed Durotan VO
- Modified Draenei subtitles
- Added new "Prelude to Chaos; Title Sequence
- Added Goldshire Location Text
- Heavily Modified Khadgar meets Llayne Scene (Lothar/Callan's relationship implied / Khadgar's mage history/exposition removed / edited to lead into Griffin flight to Kharazan)
- Removed Lother / Lady Taria Scene
- Inserted Horde Destruction Montage from Act 2
- Removed Khadgar / Alodi Scenes
- Removed Khadgar / Medivh Confrontation
Act 2:
- Removed Lothar / Direwolf Encounter
- Heavily Modified Garona meets Llayne Scene (Removed Lothar / Garona Romantic implications / Removed Garona being persuaded by offer of Freedom / Removed Medivh's confusion)
- Removed Medivh recharging at the Font
- Heavily Modified Garona meets Lady Taria Scene (Removed Garona speaking to Medivh / Removed all dialog of Garona)
- Added Llayne / Lady Taria Balcony Scene
- Removed Lothar dressing Garona Scene
- Removed Council of Races Scene
- Removed Lothar / Callan Infirmary Scene
- Removed Khadgar / Medivh Book Burning Scene
- Removed Khadgar / Lothar warning to about the Gate Scene
- Modified Callan's death scene so that Medivh is more culpable
- Heavily Modified Lothar / Garona Blame Scene (Removed Lothar / Garona Romantic Implications / Only have Lothar lament on his pain)
- Removed Khadgar / Alodi Scene on Dalaran
- Removed Medivh's Transformation Scene
- Removed Romantic Implications in Lothar / Garona Scene in Jail
Act 3:
- Re-edited such that Llayne's army arrives simultaneously to the Durotan / Gul'Dan Duel
- Removed many of Lothar's comedic lines when fighting Medivh
- Edited Llayne / Garona scene to not reference lines previously removed
- Used Prelude to Chaos Title Sequence
- Inserted World of Warcraft Log in Music over credits
- Moved Thrall's Discovery Scene to after the credits
- Added Special Thanks
- Removed Human/Orc Duel
- Removed Durotan VO
- Modified Draenei subtitles
- Added new "Prelude to Chaos; Title Sequence
- Added Goldshire Location Text
- Heavily Modified Khadgar meets Llayne Scene (Lothar/Callan's relationship implied / Khadgar's mage history/exposition removed / edited to lead into Griffin flight to Kharazan)
- Removed Lother / Lady Taria Scene
- Inserted Horde Destruction Montage from Act 2
- Removed Khadgar / Alodi Scenes
- Removed Khadgar / Medivh Confrontation
Act 2:
- Removed Lothar / Direwolf Encounter
- Heavily Modified Garona meets Llayne Scene (Removed Lothar / Garona Romantic implications / Removed Garona being persuaded by offer of Freedom / Removed Medivh's confusion)
- Removed Medivh recharging at the Font
- Heavily Modified Garona meets Lady Taria Scene (Removed Garona speaking to Medivh / Removed all dialog of Garona)
- Added Llayne / Lady Taria Balcony Scene
- Removed Lothar dressing Garona Scene
- Removed Council of Races Scene
- Removed Lothar / Callan Infirmary Scene
- Removed Khadgar / Medivh Book Burning Scene
- Removed Khadgar / Lothar warning to about the Gate Scene
- Modified Callan's death scene so that Medivh is more culpable
- Heavily Modified Lothar / Garona Blame Scene (Removed Lothar / Garona Romantic Implications / Only have Lothar lament on his pain)
- Removed Khadgar / Alodi Scene on Dalaran
- Removed Medivh's Transformation Scene
- Removed Romantic Implications in Lothar / Garona Scene in Jail
Act 3:
- Re-edited such that Llayne's army arrives simultaneously to the Durotan / Gul'Dan Duel
- Removed many of Lothar's comedic lines when fighting Medivh
- Edited Llayne / Garona scene to not reference lines previously removed
- Used Prelude to Chaos Title Sequence
- Inserted World of Warcraft Log in Music over credits
- Moved Thrall's Discovery Scene to after the credits
- Added Special Thanks
Comparison Video between Original and Fan Edit (Password: fanedit.org)
User reviews
7 reviews
Overall rating
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
9.9(7)
Audio Editing
9.9(7)
Visual Editing
9.7(7)
Narrative
9.2(7)
Enjoyment
9.3(7)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
What a cut! Beezo did a great job making this movie flow so much better. I am thankful for the removal of the love story between Lothar and Garona.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
M
Overall rating
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
9.0
I thought the original movie was just okay, but I do remember getting bored. Pacing is far better in this edit, and it cuts a lot of the poor humor. I enjoy this edit far more than the original but it still doesn't turn an average movie into a great one. Beezo did make it way better though. Definitely recommend.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
A
Overall rating
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Tighter, better focused, and with the silly elements gone. Great editing.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
S
(Updated: February 20, 2020)
Overall rating
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
8.0
Enjoyment
8.0
A leaner, vastly improved edit on a perfectly fine but lacking film. Much better-paced and definitely more coherent this time around, resulting in a much more satisfying experience. I enjoyed this immensely.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
F
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
this edit was a vast improvement on the original movie,BEEZO has been able to trim out the awkwark scenes and un-neccesary humour making it now more of a action driven movie .the scenes explaining the lore and the magic have been shortened and are now sharp and to the point.now you dont have to be a video gamer to enjoy this movie now the whole family can.picture quality is superb.
a highly enjoyable watch,highly recommended.
a highly enjoyable watch,highly recommended.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
G