The Borderlands Movie Social Reactions Are Out And It's Not Looking Good
The Borderlands live-action movie arrives in theaters this week and although official reviews still have time before the embargo lifts, the social reactions are live
The social media embargo has now lifted and I can say that #BorderlandsMovie has an exceptional level of detail for those who have played the video games, but I don't know if that's enough to stop people from accusing it of being a Guardians of the Galaxy rip-off. pic.twitter.com/PiShS2NVyC
— Sean Patrick Kelly (@SKonMovies) August 7, 2024
Borderlands feels like what an out of touch executive thinks the “cool kids” find appealing. There is not a single earnest character moment here, just obnoxious quips that feel dated as soon as they leave the actors’ mouths. It’s not even so bad it’s good, just a complete mess. pic.twitter.com/M7WCc1cUj3
— Edgar Ortega (@edgorteg) August 7, 2024
Oh hey I can tell you I’ve seen #BorderlandsMovie now and that it’s really bad. I really wanted to like it, but an uninspired plot + several phoned in performances + being stuck in a weird place where it looks both expensive and cheap a the same time make it a huge misfire. pic.twitter.com/nek6r0CuTm
— Matthew Simpson (@SmatthewAF) August 7, 2024
Not everything was bleak for the would-be-tentpole, end-of-summer feature. There were some actual positive impressions. Fans praised Jack Black and Cate Blanchett's performances and fans of the franchise will love the Easter eggs.
Ok, the #BorderlandsMovie was better than I expected BUT I went in expecting a 6/10.
— Ki11er Six (@Ki11ersix) August 7, 2024
NO SPOILERS
The plot is kinda a mess in true #Borderlands fashion, but the humor and heart are there. LOTS of fan service moments, but ultimately I don’t know if it will resonate. 6.75/10
Jack Black’s Claptrap is the standout of the film. Comedy gold with fun action sequences, the audience will eat him up. Crowd-pleasing adaptation that’s faithful to the legacy of the games while also defining Borderlands for a new generation.#ChaosLovesCompany #BorderlandsMovie pic.twitter.com/kQF7CvSq1i
— Atom (@theatomreview) August 7, 2024
Last year's trend of successful video game adaptations might hit a few road bumps with the Borderlands film, but we'll see soon enough.
Borderlands stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis, and hits theaters August 9.
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This story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG
