There is a Borderlands movie coming out, and now we have our very first trailer. These images give us a glimpse of all the main characters, most of whom are from the game, and the tone director Eli Roth was going for.
There is a certain guardians of the galaxy atmosphere run everywhere. Maybe it's the heavy use of an iconic Electric Light Orchestra song, or maybe it's the motley group of adventurers or the mix of action and humor. Either way, director Eli Roth seems to be channeling the best of James Gunn. All things considered, this seems to be the the right tone for one Borderlands movie. Color us with caution and optimism.
Now let's move on to the actors and characters that fans of the franchise know and love. Cate Blanchett plays the famously short-tempered Lilith and the actress certainly looks the part. Look at that hair and that outfit. The film follows Blanchett as she searches for a mysterious vault believed to be filled to the brim with sweet, sugary loot. It's like the game!
Jamie Lee Curtis plays scientist Dr. Tannis, an NPC in all three main Borderlands games. Comedian Kevin Hart plays mercenary Roland, a playable soldier in many games. Jack Black, following his turn as Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, plays the robot Claptrap. The well-meaning robot is considered a mascot of the franchise and often acts as comic relief. Black seems well suited to the role. The cast is completed by Ariana Greenblatt in the role of demolition worker Tiny Tina, star of the spin-off game. Little Tina's Wonderlandand Florian Munteanu as his enforcer Krieg.
Of course, it remains to be seen whether Roth can pull off this kind of big-budget adventure spectacle. The directors best known for his horror films. One thing is for sure, though, the trailer actually looks like Borders. The large and bright color palette is reminiscent of the cel-shaded aesthetic of the games. The film hits theaters on August 9.