The much-anticipated Borderlands movie has shocked fans and critics with its remarkably low score on Rotten Tomatoes. As of now, the film has a 0% rating, with over 20 reviews tallying nothing but negative feedback. This consensus has led to questions about the viability of video game adaptations, despite recent successes like The Last of Us.
The Rotten Tomatoes score initially counted over 20 reviews, but it now stands at 14, with no change in the overall rating. Critics have harshly criticized the movie, pointing out its failure to capture the humor and fun of the Borderlands games. Fans of the franchise, who were already skeptical due to the long development time and casting choices, found their fears confirmed.
The film features big names like Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black. However, casting decisions, such as Hart playing Roland, were ill-received. Fans also noted discrepancies in the ages of the movie characters compared to their video game counterparts.
Despite the star-studded cast, the movie’s reception has been overwhelmingly negative. Critics have described it as lacking humor and failing to engage even those familiar with the games.
