"Borderland Movie Slammed by Critics"

The highly anticipated Borderlands movie, directed by Eli Roth, is set to hit theaters soon, yet early reviews from critics are overwhelmingly negative. Dive into the details to see what's being said and what you might expect when it premieres.

Borderlands Movie Too Bad to be Good

Cast Receives Praise Despite Poor Initial Reviews

Initial reviews for Eli Roth's adaptation of the popular space Western looter shooter game, Borderlands, have been met with harsh criticism. Following its early screenings across the US, critics have taken to social media to express their disappointment, citing the film's lackluster humor, unconvincing CGI, and uninspired screenplay.

Edgar Ortega from Loud and Clear Reviews tweeted, "Borderlands feels like what an out-of-touch executive thinks the ‘cool kids’ find appealing. There is not a single earnest character moment here, just obnoxious quips that feel dated as soon as they leave the actors’ mouths. It’s not even so bad it’s good, just a complete mess."

Darren Movie Reviews from Movie Scene Canada echoed these sentiments, calling the movie "a baffling video game adaptation," and pointed out that despite the potential for great world-building, "it never happens due to a rushed and dull screenplay – the set design is impressive, but the film looks cheap due to poor CGI."

Despite the negative feedback, some critics found a few redeeming aspects. Film critic Kurt Morrison noted, "Blanchett and Hart are having a lot of fun here & save this from being a trainwreck," though he added, "it’ll be a big surprise if this film finds an audience." The Hollywood Handle offered a slightly more optimistic view: "Borderlands is a fun PG-13 action movie. It completely relies on Cate Blanchett’s star power to carry itself to the finish line — and she delivers."

Re-announced by Gearbox in 2020 after a hiatus, the Borderlands movie features a star-studded cast, yet fans of the shooter game franchise have remained skeptical about the adaptation.

As full reviews from major film review publications are expected in the coming days, fans will soon have the chance to see it for themselves when the Borderlands movie premieres in cinemas on August 9. In other news, Gearbox has hinted at the development of a new Borderlands game.