It looked like it was going to be a faithful, explosive adaptation of the famous video game, but Borderlands ends up falling short on just about everything. It’s fast-paced, colorful, it’s got Cate Blanchett… but it doesn’t have a soul. The script feels more like a collection of disconnected scenes linked by jokes that don’t always land, and the story never really manages to hook you. The visuals try to capture the game’s style—and sometimes they do—but everything else drifts in another direction. The characters have no depth, no chemistry, and none of the madness you'd expect. The humor is hit or miss, with a couple of funny moments, but also plenty that just feel forced or awkward. The best thing you can say is that it’s not boring—but that’s not enough to save it. It’s one of those movies you watch, forget, and move on from. And that’s a shame, because there was potential for something much better.

Some films are born from original ideas, others from books or urban legends… and then there’s Dear David, which comes straight from a Twitter thread. The premise was promising: a horror story based on supposed real events, with a modern "digital terror" twist that could have really worked. But in the end, what could have been unsettling turns out to be a soulless retread. The movie has its moments—there are a few jump scares that do their job and an atmosphere that initially seems to be building toward something serious. But it quickly becomes repetitive, with a plot that doesn’t really scare, intrigue, or hook you in. What’s most frustrating is how seriously it tries to take itself, losing what could’ve been its best card: the absurd, mysterious nature of the original viral story. The characters don’t help. It’s hard to empathize with them, and the story, which should build tension, just slowly fizzles out. By the time the ending rolls around, you’re left feeling like this was better suited for a short… or honestly, best left on Twitter. Neither fans of classic horror nor those looking for something different will leave satisfied. It’s watchable, sure—but only if you keep your expectations very low. A shame, because Dear David had all the ingredients to at least be an intriguing experience.