Borderlands director says his 10% Rotten Tomatoes-rated video game adaptation went wrong because it "belonged to…
Director Eli Roth discussed the critical and commercial failure of the Borderlands movie adaptation, attributing its issues to studio risk aversion and a lack of clear identity. He explained that the film struggled to satisfy gamers due to its PG-13 rating and broad appeal, resulting in a product that pleased neither core fans nor a general audience. Despite a star-studded cast, the movie received a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed only $33 million worldwide.
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