Borderlands

Never played the game, enjoyed the film.

I have heard of the video game that 'Borderlands' is based upon, though my knowledge of it doesn't extend past that one and only fact. I knew nothing else about it, so I can't comment on this in regards how well it adapts the game. As a movie though, I did get the required enjoyment from it.

Sure the story could've been greater, but what's produced kept me watching all the way through - it's a watchable flick. I did like the cast and characters, all of whom I found suitably interesting. Cate Blanchett is good fun in the lead role, Kevin Hart is perhaps a tad underused but satisfactory nonetheless, while Ariana Greenblatt impresses.

Jack Black is the one I enjoyed most, admittedly that's no s...

10 minutes is and the acting is already bothering me. Why are they all smiling like it's all a joke, totally does not fit the background or mood of the set. How can a movie with such complex and elaborate set, costume design and background can have such a bland, forgettable character with such a boring storyline? I suppose it is not the fault of the movie because it follows the story of a video game? Yet it remains true. I think there's too many characters and not enough time to explore each character. They could have just pick one or two characters for this movie and then add a bit more on the next sequel.

Oh come on - it's not that bad! True, there isn't an original thought in it's hundred minute duration and it does look like a very poor relation to a video-game, but it's "Mad Max" meets "Buck Rogers" vibe just about entertained me. It's all about "Lilith" (Cate Blanchett) who is a renowned bounty hunter charged by gazillionaire "Atlas" (Edgar Ramirez) with finding his kidnapped daughter "Tina" (Ariana Greenblatt). Thing is, she's already been rescued by "Roland" (Kevin Hart) and is in no great rush to return to the loving arms of daddy. Whilst trying to track her down, "Lilith" encounters the true star of the film - the robot "Claptrap", a sarcastic pile of scrap who decides to help out whether she likes it or not, so off they go a-child-h...

I just have a question on what world Hollywood is living in to believe this would be in any way a success. We've have how many writer strikes for better pay and this is the outcome for people supporting them?

Nah, sorry I'm not a borderlands fan game wise, its simply not my cup of tea but I can see the appeal that so many love about it especially with friends. However I am still familiar with the characters and seeing this film completely destroy them is a slap to the face.

If you aren't going to respect the lore/source of whatever book or game you're taking it from don't make it at all.

PS - Kevin Hart as Roland? Really? How many drugs are legal in Cali?

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 gamesIve 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 breakdanceran ill-fitting choice emblematic of how off-target this film is.

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Brittle, boring and badly miscast, there is little to like in Borderlands.

Once witty, satirical, over the top and above all else, a colourfully fun gaming experience, in my view this film mirrors, what Borderlands has become. Dull, humourless, uninspiring, wooden exposition, that vacuously apes what once was.

For my money too, much of the cast just don't fit this kind of over the top action genre. As a result a good number of performances feel more than a little awkward.

Any upside? Decent production values, I guess.....

In summary, very little to like here. Bland, brittle exposition with a Borderlands make over, minus all the good things that made the original Borderlands games franchise, so appealing.

After reading all the bad reviews (some here) of Borderlands, I decided to give it a watch. To be brutally honest, I actually enjoyed it. Its definitely not a movie Id watch again, but it was entertaining enough that if forced to choose, Id rather watch it again over any of the Ant-Man films. Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd just dont do sci-fi wellespecially Paul Rudd. I thought Cate Blanchetts performance wasnt bad at all, and frankly, some of the reviews here seem like pure trolling.