Initial critics were convinced by the film adaptation of Borderlands. The film is receiving very poor reception from audiences. Now, the CEO of Take-Two is trying to get fans to give the film a chance. A well-known YouTuber is mocking this.
Why is the film not well received? The Borderlands film has been viewed by the press as a “catastrophic disappointment”. It’s described as silly, loud, and more suitable for children. Even the strong Hollywood cast cannot save the film.
- The Borderlands film premiered with a rating of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, the film has a recommendation rate of 10%.
- On Metacritic, it scored only 27 out of 100 possible points from critics. Fans see this dismal rating similarly with 31 points.
Even the fans who have been able to see the film agree with the critics’ rating. Amidst all the criticism, there is a defender of the film in Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two.
With a first trailer, you can convince yourself whether the Borderlands film might be something for you:
CEO of Take-Two wants to lure you to the cinema
What does Zelnick say about the film? In an interview with IGN, the CEO of Take-Two stated that audiences should give the Borderlands film a chance. After all, a multitude of people worked hard on this film. He also places himself in a neutral position by confirming that the film’s success will not have a financial impact on the franchise.
The underlying intellectual property is phenomenal, the cast is amazing, and I think the look and feel are really great. Let’s see what the viewers have to say.
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two
Zelnick remains optimistic that the rating could drift into the positive range if more viewers give the film a chance and watch it. However, this statement has prompted the well-known YouTuber Cr1TiKaL (also known as penguinz0 on YouTube) to harshly criticize him in a new video:
What does the YouTuber think of the film and Zelnick’s statement? Cr1TiKaL cannot find any positive aspect of the film. Anyone who would like the film, in his view, would be a liar. Zelnick is simply encouraging people to waste their money.
He is not a stranger when it comes to putting on the squeaky nose, but damn it, this clown always finds a way to surprise me.
According to the YouTuber, the actors are miscast. They appear as if they are embarrassed to be in the film. Some fans also shared the opinion in advance, criticizing that a comedian would get the role of a serious soldier.
Cr1TiKaL escalates in his video, increasingly filled with insults. He thinks, for example, that Zelnick has never played a Borderlands game and that if he were to touch the controller, his skin would burn like a vampire in the sun. He also embodies the soulless embodiment of greed.
If it were true that Strauss Zelnick had never played a Borderlands installment, he would soon have a lot to catch up on. Because the fourth part of the main series is set to be released soon. There are several hints for a release of the 2K title: Borderlands 4: First hints indicate a release of the next part
