First Taste of Borderlands Movie Isn’t Sweet
The big screen version of ‘Borderlands’, a highly popular video game, was something fans eagerly awaited. With Hollywood superstars like Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett, and Jack Black on the billing, and a director like Eli Roth, you’d think success was a sure thing. But it seems like this film serves as a reminder that even star power can’t always save a movie.
Bad Reviews for Borderlands
Even before the film’s release, Borderlands has started making waves, and not in a good way. It diverges from the elements fans loved in the original video game. The early reviews confirmed the fans’ worst fears. With a shocking 0%, based on expert reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the film made a rocky debut.
Eli Roth vs. Loyal Fans
Eli Roth, when interviewed by IGN and Den of Geek, shared his thoughts on the film. He said he based the film on the game, but also wanted to add his own touches. His goal was to make a great sci-fi film, not just a carbon copy of a video game. But fans of Gearbox Software’s hit series aren’t happy with this shift, and they’re making their feelings known.
Kevin Hart Holds His Ground
Kevin Hart plays a key role in the film. He familiarized himself with the world of Borderlands, but this didn’t win any points with the already disillusioned fans. Despite his star status, even he couldn’t turn the tide of opinion.
Twitter Fans Don’t Hold Back
Unsurprisingly, the online reaction was savage. Twitter was flooded with messages of discontent, with fans blaming Eli Roth’s departure from the original source for the film’s potential downfall. This added fuel to the fire, confirming fan predictions about the movie’s likely failure.
Rough Waters Ahead for Borderlands
The film reportedly had a hefty $120 million budget. To break even, it would have to make over $300 million at the box office. Given all the negativity surrounding it, that’s going to be a tall order for this film.
A Wake-Up Call for Borderlands
The adaptation of Borderlands, set to release on August 9, is already swimming against the current of bad reviews and criticism. Seems like Roth’s version of Borderlands strayed too far from what fans loved about the original game. Next time film producers want to adapt a beloved video game, they might want to stick a little closer to the source material.
Until then, the world can only wait and see if Borderlands manages to swim or sink when it hits theaters worldwide. But for now, the tide seems to be against it.
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