The Borderlands Movie Has Achieved A Rare Rotten Tomatoes Score (It’s Not Good)

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The Borderlands Movie Has Achieved A Rare Rotten Tomatoes Score (It's Not Good)

Highlights

  • Live-action Borderlands movie disappoints fans with poor ratings and lackluster portrayal of beloved characters.
  • Director Eli Roth faces criticism for failing to capture the excitement and essence of the popular video game.
  • Fans left unsatisfied with PG-13 adaptation, questioning the choice of director and writing quality.

As a long-time fan of the Borderlands series, I must confess that I was eagerly anticipating the live-action adaptation with bated breath. After all, who wouldn’t be thrilled at the prospect of seeing their favorite video game characters come to life on the big screen? However, my excitement quickly turned into dismay when I heard about the poor ratings and less-than-stellar portrayals of these beloved characters.

Fans of the Borderlands series are expressing disappointment over the live-action film adaption. The long-anticipated movie has garnered negative reviews from viewers who have already watched it.

Borderlands, a favorite among gamers, stands out for its dark humor, unique weapons like gun-wielding slot machines, engaging combat rhythm, and diverse cast of characters each with distinct personalities. This action role-playing first-person looter shooter video game keeps players engaged because there’s always something new to experience. The news that a live-action adaptation of the game series was in the works back in 2015 had fans thrilled. However, after nearly a decade of anticipation, the movie seems to fall short of meeting expectations.

A group of enthusiastic Borderlands devotees had a sneak peek at the popular game series on the big screen prior to its official launch. However, they appeared disenchanted and unfulfilled with how the characters were portrayed in the movie. As of now, Borderlands has been met with a dismal 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 23 reviews. Grace Randolph’s positive review has bumped the score up to a meager 3%. Critics were generally dissatisfied with how director Eli Roth handled Lilith’s journey when she went back to her home planet, Pandora, a planet known for its chaotic nature in the galaxy, to find Atlas’ missing daughter. Some critics even attributed the movie’s lackluster performance to Roth’s direction.

Critics sometimes drew parallels between “Borderlands” and a renowned Marvel franchise, but not in a favorable light. Upon the release of the movie’s trailer, some humorously suggested that it bore an uncanny resemblance to “Guardians of the Galaxy,” almost as if it were a spin-off. This likeness was attributed to its music, comedic tone, visual aesthetics, and vibrant color scheme.

In essence, the film adaptation of Borderlands fell short of expectations for many enthusiasts. It lacked the exhilaration and captivating gameplay feel, and unfortunately, the talented cast including Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, Jack Black as Claptrap, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, and Florian Munteanu as Krieg couldn’t quite bring the beloved video game characters to life on the big screen. The reasons for this underwhelming performance could be attributed to weak storytelling, a lackluster script, and perhaps less-than-ideal direction and casting choices.

Initially, there were doubts about Roth’s suitability for directing the film due to his specialization in PG-13 movies, which differ significantly from M (Mature) rated films and games. Despite being an accomplished filmmaker, Roth co-wrote the screenplay for the upcoming sci-fi action adventure movie, Borderlands, which is classified as PG-13. Originally slated to direct, Roth handed over his duties to Tim Miller for two weeks of reshoots when he had to focus on his holiday horror project, Thanksgiving. It’s speculated that his departure might have played a role in the film’s underperformance, or perhaps the shift to a PG-13 rating made it less relatable and altered its overall feel. Alternatively, it could be that live-action adaptations from video games are not Roth’s preferred genre.

Borderlands hits theaters on Friday.

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2024-08-08 20:53