In the universe ofhumans and fantasy races (Elves, orcs, etc.) have lived together since the beginning of time, with orcs being stereotyped as criminals and traitors due to past transgressions. Jakoby (the first orc police officer) and his antagonistic human partner Ward, are thrown into the middle of a magical conspiracy that threatens to destroy the world...again. There's absolutely nothing new about. It features a world that has similarities to the role-playing gameand uses the juxtaposition of fantasy species to explore racial discord, but it never goes beyond the most basic ideas.with orcs is a fair descriptor, yet, Joel Edgerton's performance as Jakoby, along with Will Smith's usual flair help to move things along. Jakoby is imperfect, perhaps even cowardly at times. His transition is telegraphed from the start, yet Edgerton's approach endears him to the viewer, even with a considerable amount of makeup. Smith supports in a more vulnerable role. His Ward simply wants to get home to his family and this is an excellent change of pace from the brash characters he is known for.