As a seasoned movie-goer who has seen more than my fair share of adaptations, both good and bad, I must say that the latest video game adaptation, Borderlands, seems to have missed the mark spectacularly. Having grown up with the original games, I was hoping for a faithful representation of the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes deeply moving world of Pandora. Sadly, it appears that this film has failed to capture even a fraction of its source material’s charm.
The recent movie version of the popular video game, Borderlands, has made its way into an exclusive yet notorious group known as the “0% Club” on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the lowest-rated video game film ever featured on the review aggregator site. As critical reviews start pouring in for director Eli Roth’s take on adapting the beloved Gearbox Software game to the big screen, it seems he may have been better off leaving the project untouched.
According to David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter, the movie’s downfall is attributed to its one-dimensional storyline and flat characters. In his critique, he expresses that it becomes challenging to engage with or empathize with the events unfolding in the film.
Because the characters lack depth, being mostly just flat representations of gamers, we don’t become deeply concerned about their survival or their race to reach the vault ahead.
Collider’s Taylor Gates shares the same sentiment and argues that the upcoming “Borderlands” movie falls short in encapsulating the most appealing aspects of the original content. Consequently, it seems that “Borderlands” may not join the ranks of critically acclaimed video game adaptations such as “The Last of Us” or “Sonic the Hedgehog,” which have recently experienced a resurgence…
“I find it unfortunate that the movie adaptation doesn’t seem to delve into the rich complexity of its characters and deep themes of trauma and survival found in the original source material. It appears as though it lacks the interest or ability to fully explore these aspects.”
Daniel Jolin from Empire observed that the production and promotion strategies for Borderlands bear striking resemblances to the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe series Guardians of the Galaxy. However, it’s important to note that in essence, they are fundamentally different entities.
“Borderlands so wants to be Guardians Of The Galaxy… But it doesn’t come close.”
Unlike Deadpool & Wolverine, Borderlands Fails at Self-Parody
As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I couldn’t help but draw a parallel between the “Borderlands” adaptation and this year’s Marvel sensation, “Deadpool & Wolverine”. While the former triumphantly pulls off its self-deprecating humor, the latter unfortunately fails to land its jokes.
As a lifelong fan of action-packed comedies, I’ve seen my fair share of superhero movies and video game adaptations. With that said, I must admit that I was quite excited for Borderlands, especially considering its high-profile release following the success of Deadpool and Wolverine. However, upon watching it, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment.
As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m excited to share that Eli Roth, in collaboration with Joe Crombie, directs the upcoming cinematic adventure titled “Borderlands.” In this action-packed extravaganza, I’ll be joining forces with an extraordinary ensemble cast. Cate Blanchett portrays Lilith, while Kevin Hart steps into the shoes of Roland. Jack Black breathes life into Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis embodies Dr. Patricia Tannis, Ariana Greenblatt brings Tiny Tina to the big screen, and Florian Munteanu takes on the role of Krieg. For more details about this video game adaptation, you can find the official synopsis below.
Title character Lilith, a renowned fugitive shrouded in secrecy, is compelled to revisit her native world, Pandora. Her objective: locate the lost child of the cosmos’ most dominating scoundrel, Atlas. In an unexpected turn of events, Lilith unites forces with a diverse group – Roland, a one-time top-tier mercenary seeking absolution; Tiny Tina, a wild adolescent demolitions expert; Krieg, Tina’s muscular protector with limited verbal skills; Tannis, a scientist teetering on the edge of insanity; and Claptrap, a chatty robot who never misses an opportunity to be sarcastic. This unconventional team must confront extraterrestrial creatures and menacing gangs to secure and safeguard the missing girl, whose potential influence could be unfathomable. The future of the universe might rest in their hands, yet they’ll be battling for something far more precious: each other.
Borderlands
is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on August 9, 2024.
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