Borderline

Despite two talented leads, the loose, fictionalized remix of a true stalker case struggles to strike a coherent balance between comedy and horror, landing instead on a repellent, vapid anti-love letter to ’90s Los Angeles.

The breathless pace, and all these jagged tonal asides, can leave you feeling more than a little disoriented, especially as they drag Warden further from the toxic romance that’s supposed to undergird “Borderline”‘s central story.

Warden makes the move from the page to behind the camera with Borderline, a feature that doesn’t have the same retro feeling as Cocaine Bear, but still provides some quick and dirty fun in 94 minutes.

for those seeking a sharper take on obsession or celebrity culture, or even just looking for compromised thrills, Borderline will likely feel like an opportunity narrowly missed.

Borderline is carefully thought-out and laser-focused on the simplicity of its framework while remaining determined to squeeze every last drop of inspiration from it.

Borderline is mostly a fun mess of a movie that had the potential to be something better if the filmmaker had taken things a little more seriously, even the humor.

Different kind of home invasion film.

Nicholson is locked into playing up the delusional nature of his character, and honestly, this should be a good sign of what we can expect from him.

Brimming with hilarious comedy delivered by two fantastic performances, Borderline is an incredibly fun watch that, despite feeling messy and over-saturated, delights regardless with its talented cast and humorous script.

Overall, Borderline is sharp, fun, and a witty little thriller that is pretty straight forward. But it is Weaving and Nicholson’s performances that carry the entire film and makes it something even better than a satisfying kill in a horror movie.