
“This is kiddie shit. It’s also not particularly well put together, which is surprising because director Dan Trachtenberg did such a terrific job with Prey. Badlands – which despite the title has nothing to do with the Terrence Malick movie or my favorite Springsteen song — is a lot of samey, weightless CGI battles that all take place in a dusky, low-contrast haze.” – North Shore Movies, 11/06/2025