Borderlands is yet another vapid video game adaptation that fails to capture what made the games it's based on so great—a colorful explosion full of nonsensical plot points and weak action.
Not surprisingly, it couldn't ignite the box office or earn the adoration of fans and critics.
Now, sit back, fuel your anarchy with a Oberon Eclipse from Bell's Brewery, and roll up the damn windows! The Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK), Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are trying our hands at vault hunting. What could go wrong?!
This Week’s Segments:
- Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Chaos loves company! (0:00)
- Lingering Questions – Whose to blame for this debacle? (23:09)
- The "Other Pandora" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (36:49)
- Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our series of 2024 flops with the ultra charming Ryan Gosling vehicle The Fall Guy! (47:06)
And, as always, hit us up on Threads, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week’s episode!
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