Borderlands
"Chaos loves company."
On her home planet, a feared bounty hunter returns to scavenge what she left behind, only to find a new threat on the horizon. Instead of pursuing bounties alone, she ends up teaming with a mismatched crew of unlikely allies. Together they cross hostile landscapes, fending off brutal monsters and... Read more
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About Borderlands
On her home planet, a feared bounty hunter returns to scavenge what she left behind, only to find a new threat on the horizon. Instead of pursuing bounties alone, she ends up teaming with a mismatched crew of unlikely allies. Together they cross hostile landscapes, fending off brutal monsters and vicious raiders as a young girl with extraordinary powers becomes the key to a weapon far beyond anyone's imagination. The mission quickly shifts from survival to a fragile alliance, as each member weighs loyalty against personal gain. The group's humor, gruff pragmatism, and growing trust keep the danger at bay while the clock ticks.
Directed by Eli Roth, Borderlands brings the video game to the screen with a stubborn sense of humor. It adapts Gearbox's universe while leaning into star powered performances from Cate Blanchett as Lilith and Kevin Hart as Roland.
Box office details have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Industry trackers await performance in multiple markets and streaming windows.
As of now, Borderlands has not received major nominations from the Oscars, Emmys, or Golden Globes. It may show up in genre or technical categories later, but there are no announced nominations at this time.
Reception and themes: Early chatter points to a film that balances fast paced action with sci fi wit. Themes of teamwork, trust and power dynamics shimmer through the ensemble as a grizzled bounty hunter reconsiders her priorities and finds family in a crew that fights for something larger than themselves.
What Viewers Are Saying
Viewers have mixed opinions on Borderlands (2024), with some appreciating its entertaining action and Cate Blanchett's performance despite a derivative and predictable story. However, others criticize the film for its weak character development, uneven acting, and failure to capture the original game's wit and energy. The visuals and set design receive some praise, but many find the pacing uneven and the tone inconsistent, with comparisons to other sci-fi franchises drawing unfavorable remarks. Overall, audiences are divided between those who find it a watchable, fun experience and those who see it as a disappointing adaptation with uninspired execution.
Details
- Release Date
- August 07, 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 1,379 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Lionsgate +4 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Cate Blanchett
Lilith
Kevin Hart
Roland
Edgar Ramírez
Atlas
Jamie Lee Curtis
Tannis
Ariana Greenblatt
Tiny Tina
Florian Munteanu
Krieg
Janina Gavankar
Knoxx
Jack Black
Claptrap (voice)
Benjamin Byron Davis
Marcus
Olivier Richters
Krom
Written by: Joe Crombie, Eli Roth