Early reviews for Eli Roth's "Borderlands" film adaptation are overwhelmingly negative, despite a star-studded cast. While some praise the performances of Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, the consensus points to a disappointing cinematic experience.

Critics cite a weak script, unconvincing CGI, and lackluster humor as major flaws. One review describes the film as "a complete mess," lacking earnest moments and relying on dated jokes. Another criticizes the rushed screenplay, hindering the potential of the impressive set designs. The film's visuals are deemed cheap due to poor CGI, despite the potential for strong world-building.

While some reviewers find minor redeeming qualities in Blanchett and Hart's performances, concerns remain about the film's overall appeal and box office prospects. One critic suggests the film's success hinges entirely on Blanchett's star power. Another offers a more positive, albeit qualified, assessment, calling it a "fun PG-13 action movie," but still reliant on Blanchett to carry it.

The film follows Lilith (Cate Blanchett) as she searches for Atlas' missing daughter on Pandora, teaming up with a diverse group including Roland (Kevin Hart), Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), Krieg (Florian Munteanu), Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), and Claptrap (Jack Black).

Though the full critical consensus awaits, the initial response suggests a challenging cinematic adaptation of the popular video game. The "Borderlands" movie opens in theaters on August 9th. Meanwhile, Gearbox has teased the possibility of a new Borderlands game.