We’re less than a day away from the premiere of the Borderlands movie based on the violent, treasure-hunting comedy adventure games from Gearbox Software. Unfortunately, the vast majority of its reviews are wishing it never went beyond its gaming phase.
Rotten Tomatoes rounded up 34 reviews of Eli Roth’s adaptation of the Borderlands games and so far, it’s earned a freshness rating of 3 percent. Only one of the included critics have given the movie a positive review.
So what are the rest of the critics actually saying about this movie? Well, their words are unkind and that’s being generous.
“…a quick internet search of images from Borderlands games yields better-rendered results.” – Bob Strauss, The San Francisco Chronicle
“…a horrendous waste of time, talent and pixels.” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
“…monotonous…” – Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
“…a cheap knockoff…” – Jake Kleinman, Inverse
“…the definitive worst film of Roth’s career…” Alison Foreman, IndieWire
“…one of the worst big-budget movies I’ve seen in a while.” – Chris Bumbray, JoBlo
“…clunky direction…lifeless…cringeworthy attempts at witty quips…” Billie Melissa, Men’s Journal
So there you go. It’s settled. If you’re itching for a grown-up action comedy based on a satiric adventure franchise that mocks the very medium in which it exists, just go see Deadpool & Wolverine again.
After reading through the scathing reviews of the Borderlands movie, it seems like the critics are not holding back in expressing their disappointment. With comments like “a quick internet search of images from Borderlands games yields better-rendered results” and “monotonous”, it’s clear that the movie failed to live up to expectations.
Some critics even went as far as calling it “the definitive worst film of Roth’s career” and “a horrendous waste of time, talent and pixels”. Ouch.
It’s always disappointing when a highly anticipated adaptation falls short, but maybe it’s a sign that some games are better left on the screen rather than the big screen.
So what can we take away from this? Perhaps it’s a reminder that not all video game adaptations translate well into movies. Or maybe it’s a lesson in managing expectations when it comes to beloved franchises. Whatever the case, the Borderlands movie seems to have missed the mark for many critics.
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Conclusion: While the Borderlands movie may have stumbled in the eyes of critics, it serves as a valuable reminder that not all adaptations are guaranteed success. Sometimes, it’s better to stick to what works best and leave beloved franchises in their original form. As disappointing as the reviews may be, there’s always hope for better adaptations in the future. And who knows, maybe the next video game movie will hit the mark and become a fan favorite.
