The Borderlands movie, currently in its premiere week, is facing a barrage of negative reviews from prominent film critics, adding to its already troubled release. A recent revelation further compounds the film's issues: a key staff member claims they were not credited for their work.

Borderlands Movie: A Rocky Premiere

Uncredited Staff Member Speaks Out

Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation is experiencing a difficult launch, with overwhelmingly negative critical reception. Rotten Tomatoes currently shows a dismal 6% rating based on 49 critic reviews. Critics haven't pulled any punches; Donald Clarke of the Irish Times suggested viewers might want to "imagine hitting an X button" to escape the film's perceived flaws, while Amy Nicholson of the New York Times praised some design aspects but found the humor lacking.

Social media reactions following the recent lift of the embargo echoed these sentiments, with descriptions ranging from "lifeless" and "terrible" to "uninspired." Despite the harsh criticism, a segment of Borderlands fans and moviegoers seem to appreciate the film's action and over-the-top style. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a slightly more positive 49%. One user commented, "I went in with low expectations, but I truly loved it," highlighting the divergence between critical and audience reception. Another fan praised the action and humor, but acknowledged that "some lore changes might puzzle people."

Beyond the critical panning, a controversy has emerged regarding credit for a production staff member. Robbie Reid, a freelance rigger who worked on the character Claptrap, publicly stated on Twitter (X) that neither he nor the character's modeler received screen credit.

Reid expressed disappointment, highlighting that this was the first time he'd been uncredited after a long career. He speculated that the omission may stem from him and the artist leaving their studio in 2021, adding that such oversights are unfortunately common in the industry.

Reid concluded by expressing his hope that the situation might contribute to positive change regarding how the industry credits artists. His statement reflects a broader concern about the treatment of artists and the need for improved crediting practices.