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Returning to her home planet, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Together, they battle monsters and dangerous bandits to protect a young girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.
Lilith, an infamous outlaw with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe's most powerful mogul. Forming an unlikely alliance with a ragtag group of outcasts – Tiny Tina, Claptrap, Krieg, and Tannis – Lilith must battle alien monsters and a ruthless corporation to protect the universe from a destructive alien artifact. The mission quickly turns into a fight for survival as they uncover secrets from the past.
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising the action sequences and humor, while others criticized its screenplay, pacing, and deviation from the source material's tone. Audience reception was also divided, with many expressing disappointment regarding its adaptation of the beloved video game series.
Praised for its vibrant visual style and committed performances from its star-studded cast.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven tone that struggles to balance action, comedy, and its video game origins.
Fails to capture the chaotic energy and distinctive humor of the 'Borderlands' games.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film entertaining with some fun action and a few laughs, appreciating the cast's efforts. However, many felt it was a weak adaptation that missed the mark on the game's unique charm and humor, leading to a sense of missed potential.
The character of Tiny Tina, known for her explosives and childlike yet terrifying demeanor in the games, is portrayed by Ariana Greenblatt in the film. Her casting aimed to capture the character's manic energy and surprising depth.
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After reading all the bad reviews (some here) of Borderlands, I decided to give it a watch. To be brutally honest, I actually enjoyed it. It’s definitely not a movie I’d watch again, but it was entertaining enough that if forced to choose, ...
Brittle, boring and badly miscast, there is little to like in Borderlands. Once witty, satirical, over the top and above all else, a colourfully fun gaming experience, in my view this film mirrors, what the Borderlands franchise has beco...
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. To preface, I want to clarify that I know nothing about the Borderlands video games—I’ve never played them, and I have no bias against them. However, I approached this movie with some trepid...
I just have a question on what world Hollywood is living in to believe this would be in any way a success. We've have how many writer strikes for better pay and this is the outcome for people supporting them? Nah, sorry I'm not a borderl...
Oh come on - it's not that bad! True, there isn't an original thought in it's hundred minute duration and it does look like a very poor relation to a video-game, but it's "Mad Max" meets "Buck Rogers" vibe just about entertained me. It's al...
10 minutes is and the acting is already bothering me. Why are they all smiling like it's all a joke, totally does not fit the background or mood of the set. How can a movie with such complex and elaborate set, costume design and background ...
Never played the game, enjoyed the film. I have heard of the video game that <em>'Borderlands'</em> is based upon, though my knowledge of it doesn't extend past that one and only fact. I knew nothing else about it, so I can't comment on ...
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