The Borderlands movie is facing more than just scathing reviews in its opening week. A recent controversy highlights a lack of credit for a key member of the production team.
Borderlands Movie: A Rough Start
The Eli Roth-directed adaptation has received overwhelmingly negative critical reception. Rotten Tomatoes currently shows a dismal 6% rating from 49 critics, with prominent reviewers like Donald Clarke (Irish Times) and Amy Nicholson (New York Times) expressing strong disapproval. Social media reactions since the embargo lifted echo this sentiment, describing the film as "lifeless," "terrible," and "uninspired." While some viewers appreciate the film's action and humor, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (49%) remains significantly higher than the critics' rating, suggesting a divergence in opinion.
Uncredited Work Sparks Controversy
Adding to the film's woes, freelance rigger Robbie Reid recently revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he and the artist who modeled Claptrap received no film credit. Reid, who boasts a previously unblemished record of receiving credit for all his previous film work, expressed disappointment, especially considering Claptrap's significance to the film. He suggests the omission may be due to him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, acknowledging that such oversights, while unfortunate, are sadly common in the industry. He concluded by expressing his hope that this situation might spur positive change regarding artist crediting in the film industry.
