Borderlands is swiftly transitioning from theaters to home screens. The film will be available on digital and VOD later this month, just weeks after its theatrical release.
The video game adaptation has faced significant challenges, both critically and commercially. With a dismal 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a disappointing $16.5 million global opening weekend, Borderlands has struggled to find success.
Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish), Borderlands, made on a $100 million budget, takes us to Pandora. It’s a lawless wasteland with bandits, alien creatures, and untold riches. Here, we meet Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a legendary bounty hunter with a shrouded past. Lilith is tasked with finding the missing daughter of the powerful villain, Atlas (Edgar Ramírez).
Lilith can’t go it alone. She assembles a motley crew of unlikely heroes, including Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary with his agenda. Joining them is the explosive Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a pre-teen demolitionist with a wild streak, and her fiercely loyal protector, Krieg (Florian Munteanu). Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), a brilliant scientist, and Claptrap (Jack Black), a wisecracking robot with a knack for trouble, round out the team.
Together, this dysfunctional band of misfits must face off against a ruthless alien species and bloodthirsty bandits. But their quest for riches becomes a fight for survival.
While the film’s struggles may be disheartening, fans of the franchise can look forward to the upcoming Borderlands 4 game. Series creator Randy Pitchford has already teased the next installment, offering a glimmer of hope for fans of the beloved video game series that has found far more love than the movie.
Borderlands will be available on digital and VOD on August 30th. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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