The fact that the Borderlands film was first officially announced in 2015 and then finally released nine years later in 2024 already hinted at the shaky foundations that it was being built on. But perhaps those who held out hope and waited so long, mostly fans of the 2K Looter Shooter videogame franchise, would not have expected the film to be this plain and boring. While the Borderlands games are known for their out-of-proportion action and story moments, along with a very distinct style of humor, the film has almost none of the franchise’s characteristic elements. The plot follows a bounty hunter, Lilith, who is hired by the ruthless head of a corporation to find his daughter, but her mission leads to a number of unexpected discoveries about the world and herself. Overall, Borderlands makes for a very average watching experience and should most definitely be avoided by fans of the video game series.