SummaryA violent sociopath Paul (Ray Nicholson), escapes from a mental hospital and embarks on a dangerous rampage. His target: Sofia (Samara Weaving), a world-famous pop star. An obsessive fan, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, delusionally believing they’re getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his dedication but Sofia’s just trying to sur... Read More
Directed By:Jimmy Warden
Written By:Jimmy Warden
Borderline
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58
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Mar 13, 2025
70
The cast of characters ping-ponging around Sofia's mansion and the surrounding neighborhood feel fresh and funny, the movie consistently delivers both thrills and laughs, and there is an absolutely delectable piano scene that I won't soon forget.
Mar 17, 2025
69
Ultimately, Borderline’s various threads threaten to unravel, but it succeeds in making a point about delusion and both unrealistic expectations and the lies we tell ourselves to make it through the day.
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Nov 30, 2025
7
"Borderline" (Nov 2025, 90mins, R for hard violence, Amzn Prime) This is apparently a based-on-true-story accounting of what happened to Madonna in 1995 and her song "Borderline" is worked into the film. Samara loosely plays Madonna as the pop star "Sophia" who's stalked by psycho "Paul" convincingly played by Ray Nicholson. Now Ray, is one of Jack Nicholson's out-of-wedlock kids. And wow, he basically plays "Paul" as Jack played "Jack Torrance" in "The Shining". So many psycho mannerisms track identically, it's kinda amazing. Alba Baptista, best known for her "Warrior Nun" role, plays totally against type in this as "Penny" a full-on psychopathic killer partner to "Paul", who meets a satisfying end at "Sophia's" hand. The film itself, though low budget, has good production quality, moves along pretty well, but has a social/cultural weirdness that's unsettling. It's a decent watch.
Mar 16, 2025
6
Certainly has a strong visual and storytelling style even if its pretty hollow overall.
Mar 14, 2025
63
It may not be quite as entertaining as the last time Weaving ended up in a murderous melee after a wedding ceremony. But there’s a least a few bits and bobs to keep “Borderline” from borderline failing.
Mar 11, 2025
63
Like “Cocaine Bear,” Borderline was built with “midnight movie” appeal in mind. And even if it never quite adds up to more than that, it doesn’t disapoint.
Mar 13, 2025
60
Borderline is a prime example of how a really great cast can elevate rather frail material.
Sep 2, 2025
40
The screenplay isn’t nuanced enough to switch between modes in a way that feels intentional and the result is the sense that there are a few different films jostling for attention.
Nov 23, 2025
2
Reading these review posts and wondering if ive watched the same movie as everyone… The only redeemable qualities are maybe the cast and the quality of production. Other than that, this movie falls completely flat. Its not funny and feels as though it’s been written for the consumption of brainless individuals. I feel offended after watching movies like this honestly. AND how could i forget the perpetuated agenda of emasculating the black man. For this, another point deducted.
Mar 15, 2025
1
A jumbled mess from start to finish. Confusing, uninteresting, boring and poorly executed overall.
Aug 14, 2025
0
What a waste of two talented leads. The story is an interesting mess, focusing more on the side characters than on the two leads we want to see.
Production Company:
- LuckyChap
- Red A Entertainment
- Productivity Media
- Brightlight Pictures
Release Date:Mar 14, 2025
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:R
Tagline:You're cordially invited to a violently romantic comedy.
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