"Badlands" is a film that portrays characters adrift in life, lacking purpose or direction. The main character, Kit, is depicted as someone who sees others as disposable obstacles in his undefined journey. Holly, accompanying him, is similarly lost, unsure of her place in the world.

Director Terrence Malick effectively captures the essence of individuals disconnected from their goals, leading them into a life of serial killing without understanding the immorality of their actions. The film's narrative follows their detachment from reality as they embark on a thrill-seeking crime spree, oblivious to the consequences of their actions.

The movie draws comparisons to "Fargo" in its sudden and casual portrayal of violence in a seemingly crime-free setting. Kit’s mundane job as a trash collector symbolizes his aimless mindset, living day by day without any real purpose or awareness of his stagnant life.

"Badlands" explores the thin line between psychopathy and sheer boredom. Kit, empowered by his possession of a gun, fails to recognize the gravity of his actions. Holly, too, appears indifferent to the killing spree, both characters being products of a small-town environment with limited perspectives and ambitions.

While the film is engaging, it faces issues with pacing and character portrayal. Martin Sheen’s portrayal of Kit and Sissy Spacek’s performance as Holly occasionally come across as tedious, leading to moments where the film seems to lose momentum and direction. Despite these drawbacks, "Badlands" remains an intriguing exploration of aimlessness and detachment from societal norms.