It was a hugely divisive film when it first hit cinemas with many fans unable to agree

In a weekend update, Netflix has quietly added a 'chaotic' action adventure movie based on what some fans say is 'one of the best video games series of all time'.

Despite the title being one of the most divisive when it hit cinemas back in 2024, other declared that it is an 'absolute thrill ride'. Available to stream as of today (March 22), the streamer now includes the film Borderlands as part of its extensive offering.

It is a big screen live action adaptation of the hugely popular video game franchise of the same name. Those games are first person shooters, known for extravagant weapons, sometimes crude humour and colourful characters, with the latest title Borderlands 4, hitting PC and consoles last year.

The movie version attempts to bring some of those characters to life with the main story focusing on Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett. She is an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, who reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy.

Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas . On her way she forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits - Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Florian Munteanu), Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), the oddball scientist who's seen it all; and Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black), a wisecracking robot.

Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. Eli Roth, known for making the Hostel horror movies as well as Cabin Fever, wrote and directed the film.

According to the film's credits it was written in partnership with Joe Crombie but it has been reported that person may not even exist. Some fans believe whoever the writer really was, wanted their name taken off the project but that is still an unconfirmed rumour.

The studio apparently brought in Tim Miller who helmed Deadpool to take charge of reshoots for the production. It lost $100 million at the box office against its budget and scored just 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, since its release it has still managed to find a fanbase, making it one of the most divisive blockbusters around. One viewer posting their thoughts online admitted to its shortcomings but still considered it an enjoyable watch.

They said: "Look, this film isn't a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but if you want an entertaining popcorn flick, this is it. Sure it played around with the lore, but it was satisfying and while the writing was predictable and the final boss fight very quick, it felt like the actors had fun doing it, got into character and had a few laughs."

Meanwhile, another person described it as "an absolute thrill ride from start to finish, perfectly capturing the chaotic charm of the beloved video game series."

They go on to say: "As someone who has played all the games multiple times, I was blown away by how faithfully the movie brought the world of Pandora to life. The humour, the action, and the larger-than-life characters are all here, just as fans would hope."

They continue: "The movie doesn't just cater to hardcore fans; it's a fantastic entry point for newcomers too, offering a wild, entertaining experience that doesn't require prior knowledge of the games. The visual effects are stunning, and the action sequences are both intense and hilarious, just like the chaotic gunfights the franchise is known for. "Borderlands: The Movie" delivers everything I hoped for and more, making it a must-see for any fan of the series or anyone looking for a fun, action-packed movie experience. I can't wait to see it again."

However, not everyone agrees, such as one disappointed viewer who claimed: "What a disappointment. This world has so much potential, and they just wasted it to produce a no-heart, by-the-numbers adaptation. With amazing adaptations like The Last of Us, Fallout, Mario Bros, Sonic etc coming out in recent years, I thought Hollywood finally knew better. Boy was I wrong."

Borderlands is streaming on Netflix.