"Dear David" suffers from a worn-out premise, making it challenging to enjoy from the start. While some films manage to reinvent or at least enliven familiar storylines, this is definitely not one of them. The movie relies heavily on cheap jump scares, with little to no real tension. The most intriguing aspect, the main character's struggle with sleep paralysis is barely explored, wasting a unique angle.
Unfortunately, the main character is also quite unlikeable, making it hard to root for him and rendering the film unsympathetic overall. The supporting characters are similarly bland and forgettable, with some lackluster performances that don't help elevate the experience. Misplaced comedic elements only serve to further disrupt the film's tone, feeling completely out of place.
While I've seen worse, this movie can easily be skipped without missing much. [4.5/10]
