The Borderlands movie, currently in its premiere week, is facing a barrage of negative reviews from prominent critics, adding to its woes. A recent revelation further complicates matters: a staff member claims they were not credited for their work.
Borderlands Movie Premiere Week: A Rough Start
Uncredited Staff Member Speaks Out
Eli Roth's Borderlands movie adaptation is experiencing a turbulent premiere. Rotten Tomatoes currently shows a dismal 6% critics' score based on 49 reviews. Critics haven't held back, with scathing comments like Donald Clarke's (Irish Times) suggestion that viewers might want to "imagine hitting an X button" to escape the film's perceived flaws, and Amy Nicholson's (New York Times) observation that while some design choices are praiseworthy, the humor largely misses the mark.
Early reactions from social media, following the lifting of the embargo, echo this negativity, describing the film as "lifeless," "terrible," and "uninspired." However, a segment of Borderlands fans and moviegoers seem to appreciate its action-packed style and crude humor. Rotten Tomatoes reflects this divided audience, displaying a more favorable 49% audience score. One user commented on their positive surprise, despite initial reservations about the cast. Another lauded the action and humor, but noted potential confusion for those familiar with the game's lore.
The controversy extends beyond poor reviews. Robbie Reid, a freelance rigger who worked on the Claptrap character, recently revealed on Twitter (X) that neither he nor the character modeler received credit. Reid expressed disappointment, highlighting that this was the first time he'd been uncredited after a long career, particularly for such a prominent character. He speculated that the omission may stem from him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, acknowledging that such oversights are unfortunately common. Reid concluded by expressing his hope that this situation will contribute to positive industry change regarding artist crediting.
