Anduin Cinematic Reaction | Blizzcon Cinematic Anduin | The War Within Cinematic Reaction

@HaughtyChicken and myself were absolutely blown away by this cinematic. Cannot believe we got to watch it LIVE from the Opening Ceremony at #Blizzcon!

Reactions filmed at the Blizzcon 2023 Opening Cermenony using a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Directors mode)

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[____DARK_____]

"Im not that person anymore, I have no light.." hit deep... 😭

[charlayned]

I'm glad someone else teared up at that cinematic. Anduin's my favorite, I knew this PTSD was going to happen, but that didn't dull it any, seeing him fight it. He's grown up. And Thrall's gotten older, his beard and hair have big gray streaks now. I'm thinking that's your mom with you? Does she play too? I'm a grandmother of 9, playing since 2008 and loving every minute of it. Great reaction video.

[witchblade]

The emotions the music score brings is just amazing. I start tearing up every time I watch this video, so much emotion in this cinematic.

[jasonwarnecke]

Don't play WOW anymore but this trailer hit hard. You could really see, hear and feel the pain in Anduin. Glad they're not just having him back to normal and addressing the trauma and scars of what he went through.

[ArlaeyaExplores]

I loved being able to be in the room experiencing this with others. Seems like you were only a few rows over where I was also sobbing my dang face off!

[Zero-Catalyst]

I love how they added that ringing before he raised his sword, much like experiencing ptsd can hear at times right before experiencing an 'episode' of sorts, like it tunes out every sound around them and they, heart rate increases and that mind just snaps into fight or flight, in Anduin's case fight as he had his hand on his shoulder.
Really strong stuff!

[doomwolf]

Anduin’s theme is the best, can’t wait to get my hands on this version

[yatsuketa]

As someone who still suffers from PTSD. The lashing out at those trying to help really hit deep. It took a long time and a lot of effort to connect with people again. 10/10 scene. I swear, nobody makes cinematics like Blizz.

[amandapelland]

I teared up big time when I first seen the war within cinematic. Loved seeing your reaction too and the crowd ☺

[riod]

they really improved the CGI, Anduin kinda looks bit like Chris Hemsworth ( not exactly though) but man, I can really feel the raw emotion from Anduin's the voice tone the face expression of sadness and agony. Blizzard really outdid themselves again in the cinematics

[FEARSWTOR]

You have to appreciate the double symbolism of when Thrall leans into the tip of Shalamayne. He's both showing Anduin that he trusts him not to give into evil, and he steadies the quivering blade implying that he is the rock Anduin can lean on in return when he needs strength.

[ElitePortraits]

I had no idea I could cry so many times in a row watching the same trailer over and over again. I almost ran out of tears. And now I'm crying again.

[myflfrn]

It definitely got me emotional you could see how broken he was 😢

[manolitolibongco]

Glad I am not alone... tearing up while watching this....

[Starchicky]

As Horde, I really do love Anduin. This broke my heart to see him have to go through this. "You're here to tell me we don't get to hide", "what I've seen, what I've done" make me really miss Saurfang 😢 I do believe that Anduin HAD to be separated from the light in order to be free to face what is coming. As a side note, I have to say, Thrall has the kindest eyes!

[whyteboyy]

Your reaction was SO visceral. LOVED it <3 I can't wait to go to Blizzcon next year!!!

[kuronaialtani]

I don’t even play WoW, only followed the past few years thanks to all the “battling” with FFXIV, but god I could feel the pain and consequences Anduin is going through
The Arthas pose, the trembling hands, the look in his eyes, gritting his teeth

[DadbrosGarage]

damn...watching you tear up made me tear up...Ive watched the cinematic several times before too haha

[MrMiQT]

Seeing the Arthas Pose (tm) is both amazing and horrifying in that moment there.

[danielkover]

While I'm more wizard and rogue than I am paladin, Anduinn has a special place in my heart. He went from a boy prince who knew nothing to a young man full of faith and fire (while still hoping for peace) to a prematurely aged man who's literally been through Hell and back. While some of the other cinematics (vanilla and MoP) make my heart soar, and the one for Wrath makes my heart sad, this one makes me tear up—every time. That boy has been through so much. I also recognize the parallels between Anduinn and Arthas. They're both champions of the Light at some point in their story. They both get the "My son" moment. They both have a connection to the Helm of Domination and its true master.

But Anduinn's story is different. He's the man and champion Arthas should have been. I hope that however his story ends, that they give Anduinn a good story and a good send-off. That boy deserves it. ❤