The Borderlands movie is facing more than just scathing reviews in its opening week. A recent controversy erupted when a key crew member revealed he wasn't credited for his work.
A Rocky Premiere:
The Eli Roth-directed adaptation currently boasts a dismal 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 49 critic reviews. Critics like Donald Clarke (Irish Times) described it as an experience best avoided, while Amy Nicholson (New York Times) found the humor lacking despite praising some design aspects. Early social media reactions echoed this negativity, labeling the film "lifeless," "terrible," and "uninspired." However, a more positive audience score of 49% suggests some viewers appreciated the film's action and crude humor, although some lore changes have caused confusion among fans.
Uncredited Work:
Adding to the film's woes, Robbie Reid, a freelance rigger who worked on the Claptrap character, publicly stated on X (formerly Twitter) that neither he nor the character modeler received screen credit. Reid expressed disappointment, particularly given his consistent credit history on previous projects. He speculated the omission might be due to him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, acknowledging that this type of oversight is unfortunately common within the industry. He concluded by expressing hope that the situation might spur positive change regarding artist crediting practices.
The Borderlands movie's launch is clearly facing significant challenges, extending beyond simply negative critical reception.
