Episode 14: Borderlands

In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell tackle the 2024 Borderlands movie. They discuss the film's budget, financial outcomes, and the long delays and reshoots that plagued its production. The hosts critique the casting chemistry, overall storytelling, and compares it to other video game adaptations. 

 

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:13 Borderlands Movie Overview

00:35 Box Office and Production Insights

02:09 Spoiler-Free Review

02:29 Detailed Movie Critique

04:16 Character and Casting Analysis

16:39 Visuals and Production Quality

18:26 Rushed Storytelling and Character Importance

18:53 Comparing Treasure Hunt Movies

19:40 Jumanji and Jungle Cruise Discussions

21:09 CGI and Visual Effects Critique

21:44 Madam Web and Borderlands Comparison

23:49 Confusing Celebration and Ending

25:58 Annoying Characters and Plot Holes

28:25 Worst Video Game Adaptations

30:43 Final Thoughts and Plugs