surprisingly good and entertaining

Agreed with everything apart from 2 points which I will slightly disagree on.

1. Acting really wasn't that bad on the part of the two leads at all IMO. I think they did a very good job and would like to see them reprise the roles personally.
2. The score, though I agree about the quality for me the volume of the music in a couple of scenes made it difficult to heard the script, particularily when the orcs were talking, in one scene I really coulden't make out what was said, even with a couple of re-winds (though I got the jist).

My only negative points would be the costume of the big thing that attacks them in the woods, IMO that was the worst thing in the film and actually kind of dragged the whole scene down which is a shame, I appareciate without massive budgets realistic looking costumes are not particularily easy but I would have left it out personally, the rest of them, and the orcs were really good.
The other point would be (actually a point for a LOT of movies) how easily people who have been wounded seem to ignore those wounds.... laughing heartily after just being sliced accross the stomach... not likely, even for a fast healing orc... but, as I say that can be said of a lot of films of all budgets.

Overall a very solid film, and way better than either of the D&D movies lol. EDIT: wow they made a third one.... well I can't speak for the 2012 one.

Agreed, much better then expected.

It was excellent, script, costumes, even the prop's and sound effects.

But like Maxxev, I had issues with the music.

I worked out as 6.8 stars with a 1 bonus for budget.

I must say i watched recently some of the previous movies from the same producers/cast and they are definitely improving with each movie.I dare to say in a few years,if they keep this up,will be making movies comparable with the blockbuster ones but with only a fraction of the budget.
Maybe they could eventually get the rights from some videogames and make some decent adaptations instead of those Uwe Boll crap.

*U need not be a movie pro or critic,u just need common sense*

Just watched this on SyFy in the UK, expecting it to be some nonsense to have on in the background.

The movie was surprisingly well done and drew me in, hadn't actually watched SyFy in years with their reliance on really bad B movie schlock such a sharknado.

Hopefully SyFy will get some more of the films by the people who made this and start going for quality over ridiculousness but I highly doubt it.

Looks good. It's too bad that the orcs are a complete ripoff of the Lord of the Rings. They obviously had money for makeup and costumes. They should have found a way to make them look unique.

You got it spot on. I saw this on Netflix then checked the rating here. I almost didn't watch it because of the low rating but I love fantasy like this and just gave it a chance. Like you, I thought the lead female wasn't quite right but indeed very attractive. That in my opinion was her saving grace. Didn't like the paladin at first but he grew on me. While the orcs looked decent I felt they needed just a few finishing touches. Same with the dwarf; he really needed a more fleshy color. Think a little make-up could have fixed that. I watched this until completion...something I won't do if I don't like it. For their effort, budget, etc I give this movie a...erm....6. But, it's a good 6...hehe. Congrats to those involved.

yes, it's like a continuation of lotr. well made.