Borderlands
5.9
774 Votes

Returning to her home planet, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Together, they battle monsters and dangerous bandits to protect a young girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.

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Images (Backdrops)
Cast
Kevin Hart
Roland
Jack Black
Claptrap (voice)
Bobby Lee
Larry
Haley Bennett
Lilith's Mom
Riana Emma Balla
Young Lilith
Steven Boyer
Scooter
Emma Papp
Kid #3
Samuel Tamunotoku Gbobo
Krom's Lance Soldier #1
Zsuzsanna Roehnelt
Krom's Lance Soldier #2
Deák Zsolt
Stingray Gunner
Harry Szovik
Crimson Lance Soldier #1
Adam Zambryzcki
Another Lance Soldier
Zsófia Bujáki
Crimson Lance Soldier #2
Iliasz Shweirif
Crimson Lance Soldier #3
Attila Herman
The Vulture
Harry M. Ford
Middle Man / Jake
Details Of Movie
Music
Photos Rogier Stoffers
Revenue 30863794
Location Luxembourg
Producer Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Erik Feig
Director Eli Roth
User Reviews
TheSceneSnobs August 27 2024 03:08:37 AM

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. To preface, I want to clarify that I know nothing about the Borderlands video games—I’ve never played them, and I have no bias against them. However, I approached this movie with some trepidation, knowing Eli Roth's track record with handling other IPs has been less than stellar. From the outset, Borderlands feels like a blatant attempt to rip off Guardians of the Galaxy. The influence is undeniable, but Roth clearly missed what made Guardians so special. Borderlands is one dance-off scene short of being a direct copy, but even if Roth had included a dance-off, he probably would have cast an Australian Olympic breakdancer—an ill-fitting choice emblematic of how off-target this film is. The movie throws the audience into a barrage of nonsensical twists and turns that lack coherence or purpose. The narrative seems to be constantly shifting, yet never in a way that feels organic or meaningful. The lack of a coherent plot makes it difficult to stay invested, and the film quickly becomes tedious. Another glaring issue is the film's failure to create any meaningful connection between its main characters. In Guardians of the Galaxy, the chemistry among the team is a driving force, making their adventures feel both exciting and emotionally resonant. In contrast, Borderlands completely misses this mark. The characters are paper-thin, with little to no development, and their interactions lack the spark needed to make the audience care about their journey. Visually, the film also disappoints. The aesthetic choices, from the set design to the visual effects, fail to create a compelling or immersive world. The film’s attempt to capture the wild, chaotic energy of the Borderlands universe falls flat, resulting in a bland and uninspired visual experience. Overall, Borderlands is a truly boring movie, devoid of character development, narrative coherence, or visual appeal. It’s a film that not only fails to honor the spirit of its source material but also fails to stand on its own as an entertaining piece of cinema. Eli Roth’s attempt to capture the magic of Guardians of the Galaxy is misguided and ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in a forgettable and frustrating experience. This movie serves as a reminder that simply mimicking successful formulas without understanding what makes them work is a recipe for disaster.