
In the vast landscape of films and television series based on video games, we have blockbusters such as Sonic the Hedgehog and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, enduring franchises like Resident Evil, and critically acclaimed favorites such as The Last of Us. Some of these manage to generate substantial profits – even a film like Assassin’s Creed, which was panned by critics, did well commercially. However, there are just as many that might have been better off remaining on the gaming console, such as the role-playing first-person shooter game, Borderlands. While humor isn’t typically Eli Roth’s forte, the incessant gunfire, explosions, and violence in this sci-fi action comedy don’t seem to be his strong points either. This film, unfortunately, lacks the excitement that one might expect from such a genre.