Borderlands Movie's Poor Reviews Aren't Its Only Problems

The "Borderlands" movie is facing more than just scathing reviews in its opening week. A recent controversy highlights issues beyond its poor critical reception.

A Rough Start for Borderlands

The Eli Roth-directed film adaptation has bombed with critics, currently holding a dismal 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 49 reviews). Prominent critics haven't held back, with harsh criticisms describing the film as "wacko BS" and lacking humor despite some positive design elements. Early social media reactions echoed these sentiments, labeling the film as "lifeless," "terrible," and "uninspired." While some fans appreciated the action and crude humor, many noted plot inconsistencies. Audience scores are slightly better at 49% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Uncredited Work Adds to the Film's Problems

Adding insult to injury, a production staff member, freelance rigger Robbie Reid, publicly revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he and the character modeler for Claptrap were not given film credits. Reid expressed disappointment, especially given his previous consistent credit history. He speculated that the omission might be due to him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, acknowledging that this is a common, yet unfortunate, industry problem. He concluded by hoping the situation might lead to positive change regarding artist crediting in the film industry.