Borderlands Film Struggles Amid Negative Reviews

The Borderlands movie isn't just facing scathing reviews; it's also embroiled in a crediting controversy. Despite a week of overwhelmingly negative critical response, a production staff member has highlighted a significant issue.

A Rocky Premiere Week for Borderlands

The Eli Roth-directed Borderlands film adaptation is experiencing a difficult launch, with a dismal 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 49 critic reviews. Prominent critics have been far from impressed, with descriptions ranging from "wacko BS" to "lifeless" and "uninspired." While some design elements have received praise, the humor largely missed the mark.

Despite the brutal critical reception, a segment of the audience, including some Borderlands fans, seem to appreciate the film's action and crude humor, giving it a more favorable 49% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, even positive reviews acknowledged some plot alterations may confuse viewers unfamiliar with the game's lore.

Uncredited Work Fuels Controversy

Adding to the film's troubles, freelance rigger Robbie Reid, who worked on the Claptrap character, publicly stated on Twitter (X) that neither he nor the character modeler received screen credit. Reid expressed disappointment, particularly as this was his first uncredited film project after a long, successful career. He speculates that the omission may be linked to him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, noting this type of oversight is unfortunately a common industry problem. He hopes the controversy will highlight the broader issue of artist credit in the film industry.