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Borderlands
2024 101 min United States of America, Luxembourg PG-13 16+
★4.6
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director: Eli Roth
🎮 Based on the game
«Borderlands»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$115M
US Gross:
$15.48M
Worldwide:
$33.02M
Starring
Cate Blanchett
Actor
Kevin Hart
Actor
Edgar Ramírez
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Borderlands is widely regarded as a significant failure, characterized by a disjointed narrative and mismanaged adaptation of its source material. While some viewers find it a passable, mindless watch, the consensus criticizes the film for its shallow characterizations, poor casting, and inability to replicate the wit and energy of the games.
| Screenplay | The narrative is fundamentally incoherent and overly simplified, failing to provide meaningful character arcs or engaging stakes. | |
| Acting | The casting choices are widely considered ill-suited, particularly regarding age and character archetypes, creating a sense of disconnect for the audience. | |
| Adaptation | The film fails to capture the signature wit, satirical energy, and unique visual identity that defined the Borderlands video game franchise. | |
| Direction | The direction relies on chaotic, superficial visual spectacle that sacrifices substance and depth, leading to a hollow viewing experience. | |
| Accessibility | Opinions on the film's watchability are polarized; some find it a harmless, occasionally fun standalone sci-fi adventure, while many others perceive it as a sterile and boring misfire. |