Borderlands Movie Review: A Cluttered Caper Flick

Based on the Best-Selling Video Game

Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Edgar Ramírez, and Jamie Lee Curtis Star

In Eli Roth's Borderlands, a cluttered caper flick based on the best-selling video game series of the same name, Cate Blanchett plays a trigger-happy Lilith, the siren who teams up with Roland (Kevin Hart), a former soldier, and Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a demolitionist, to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the CEO of the eponymous weapons manufacturer.

The film follows the group as they navigate the dangerous world of Pandora, a planet inhabited by a variety of alien creatures and outlaws. Along the way, they must overcome a variety of challenges, including a giant spider monster, a group of psychotic raiders, and a rogue AI. Despite their differences, the group must learn to work together if they want to succeed.

Review Embargo Lifted

Ahead of the film's release this Friday, August 9, the review embargo has now lifted. With critics now sharing their thoughts online, Borderlands has received mixed reviews. Some critics have praised the film's visuals and action sequences, while others have criticized its cluttered plot and lack of character development.

Conclusion

Whether you're a fan of the video game series or not, Borderlands is a visually stunning and action-packed film that is sure to entertain. However, its cluttered plot and lack of character development may leave some viewers feeling disappointed. Will Borderlands fill the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3-shaped hole in our hearts? We will find out when it premieres in theaters on August 9.