Kevin Hart as Roland juxtaposed with Florian Munteanu as Krieg in Borderlands
Summary Borderlands star Florian Munteanu comments on the backlash to Kevin Hart being cast as Roland. Based on the popular video game franchise, the Borderlands adaptation features Eli Roth in the director's chair and tells the story of a ragtag band of criminals who attempt to rescue a young girl who has access to great power.
"I was happy to be in a movie with Kevin Hart, but then on the other side, I knew the game. I knew the role that Kevin was playing, and I'm not gonna lie, I had a little bit of doubts as well. You know, just because Roland is a very stoic and big soldier who is known for his fighting skills. Kevin is just known for something else. But that's the beauty about acting, you know, and that's the beauty about such talented people. They are able to step out of their usual character.
Related Borderlands' Budget & Box Office Explained: How Much It Needs To Make The video-game-to-movie adaptation Borderlands is days away from its theatrical premiere, and this is what it needs to be a box office success. Borderlands debuted to 0% on Rotten Tomatoes and now sits at 6% from 73 reviews. This clearly suggests an overwhelmingly negative response from critics. In reviews, the adaptation is slammed for its unexciting action sequences, an uncompelling abundance of characters, and a more family-friendly tone than the source material necessitated. Cate Blanchett's performance as Lilith is frequently cited as one of the film's few redeeming qualities.
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