Key Takeaways
- The Borderlands movie’s critical reception has been nothing short of abysmal, earning a dismal 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Criticisms levelled against the production as “underwhelming” and “lacking in spark”.
- While Borderlands may lag behind other online game cinematics, the disparity isn’t significant.
The Borderlands franchise has been a phenomenal success, with the 2012 release of Borderlands 2 emerging as the best-selling game of all time at launch, a remarkable achievement for developer and publisher 2K Games. Given its widespread popularity, it’s little wonder a film version of the series was brought to life. Despite boasting an all-star cast featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black, the initial trailers failed to impress, leaving fans of the franchise concerned about the film’s tone and direction? With only one day left before the highly anticipated film’s release, a select few critics have had the opportunity to view it ahead of time. Unfortunately, early reviews suggest that the Borderlands adaptation is poised to set a dismal record.
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Borderlands: The Movie?
Criticisms are pouring in, with many describing the outcome as underwhelming and uninspiring.
Despite limited access, early reactions suggest a collective disappointment, as Rotten Tomatoes’ 0% critic approval rate indicates. “Alistair Ryder savages Borderlands, dubbing it an ‘unhealthy’ film bereft of quirky charm, condemning its 102-minute runtime to feel interminable due to creative bankruptcy. Taylor Gates concurs, citing hasty pacing and subpar writing, while Cynthia Vinney laments the movie’s tediousness, underscoring a lack of compelling storytelling.”
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What’s the consensus among gamers and critics on these cinematic adaptations of beloved video games?
It’s still quite mediocre, though not drastically so.
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While the video game-to-film genre has historically been inconsistent, recent successes include notable exceptions like Illumination’s impressive take on The Super Mario Bros. Despite receiving a lukewarm 59 percent approval rating from critics, the film surprisingly managed to rake in over $1 billion at the box office. While the Fast and Furious franchise has produced many high-octane hits, it’s also had its share of misfires – including a forgettable 2016 adaptation, the puzzling 2010 film that inexplicably cast Jake Gyllenhaal, and the lackluster 2005 offering. While no recent films in this genre boast high Rotten Tomatoes ratings, it’s notable that none of these movies languish at 0%.
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