Borderland Movie Reviews Rip It To Shreds

The upcoming Borderlands movie, directed by Eli Roth, is generating significant buzz, but early critical reception paints a largely negative picture. Let's delve into the initial reactions and what moviegoers can anticipate.

A Critical Mauling, Despite Star Power

Early reviews for the Borderlands film adaptation are overwhelmingly harsh. Critics, following its initial US screenings, have voiced their disappointment across social media. Common criticisms include weak humor, unconvincing CGI, and a poorly developed screenplay.

Edgar Ortega of Loud and Clear Reviews tweeted, "Borderlands feels like a studio exec's misguided attempt at capturing 'cool.' The humor falls flat, lacking genuine emotional connection. It's not even 'so bad it's good,' just a mess."

Darren Movie Reviews from Movie Scene Canada called it "a baffling adaptation," praising the potential world-building but criticizing the rushed and uninspired screenplay, stating that "the impressive set design is undermined by cheap-looking CGI."

However, not all reviews were entirely damning. Film critic Kurt Morrison noted that Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart's performances provided some entertainment value, preventing a complete disaster, but added that the film's box office success is uncertain. The Hollywood Handle offered a slightly more positive assessment, describing it as "a fun PG-13 action movie," heavily reliant on Blanchett's star power to succeed.

Despite a star-studded cast, which includes Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, and Jack Black as Claptrap, the film faced skepticism from fans of the game franchise even before its release.

The film follows Lilith's return to Pandora to locate Atlas's missing daughter, embarking on a dangerous adventure with a team of unlikely allies.

As more comprehensive reviews emerge from major publications in the coming days, audiences will soon have the opportunity to form their own opinions when Borderlands hits theaters on August 9th. In related news, Gearbox has hinted at a new Borderlands game.