But despite all of its setbacks, a Borderlands live-action movie is still set to release in August, though things aren’t looking too good. While Borderlands‘ vibrant universe, eccentric characters, absurdist humor, and distinct visual style all lend themselves well to a silver-screen adaptation, fans aren’t too sure this upcoming movie is going to really embrace any of that. And though it might not seem like a big deal right now, Borderlands‘ success could impact the industry more than fans realize.
The Borderlands Movie’s Reception Could Have Some Big Consequences
The Borderlands Movie Could Seriously Damage the Brand
Since its debut back in 2009, the Borderlands franchise has rarely missed, and when it has, it’s done little to affect the series’ overall standing in the public eye. While entries like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Tales from the Borderlands can be middle-of-the-road experiences, their shortcomings aren’t taking away from the brilliance of Borderlands 2, and as things currently stand, the Borderlands brand as a whole is still very strong, with fans hoping for a new mainline entry sometime soon.
If the upcoming Borderlands live-action movie is critically panned, it could be the first proper time in franchise history where public perception of the series drastically changes, and changes for the worse. Using some beloved pre-established characters and plot lines, the Borderlands movie has the potential to upset a lot of fans if the source material isn’t treated with enough respect, and based on the movie’s odd casting choices and disappointing trailers, that unfortunately looks like it could be the case. While a fourth mainline installment in the Borderlands franchise could fix any messes the movie makes, the series’ brand could still suffer a lot of damage in the interim.
Borderlands Is Threatening to Ruin a Great Video Game Adaptation Streak
But the critical reception to the upcoming Borderlands live-action movie might not only affect the public perception of the Borderlands franchise, but potentially the perception of all video game adaptations. The history of video game adaptations is a shaky one, filled with infamous failures, and surprising successes, but the last few years have heralded something of a golden age for them, with animated adaptations like Castlevania, Arcane, and Cyberpunk Edgerunners all being genuinely excellent shows.
Recently, live-action video game adaptations have joined the same heights, with HBO’s The Last of Us and Amazon’s Fallout shows not only adapting their source material well, but elevating it in some places. But while these two shows have broken the curse of live-action video game adaptations, the public perception surrounding them is still a tad tumultuous. One wrong move and everything could tumble back down to square one, and Borderlands could end up being that one wrong move. The quality of the Borderlands movie obviously won’t take away from the quality of projects like The Last of Us or Fallout, but it certainly won’t help the public’s perception of live-action video game adaptations.
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