David Fontana
David Fontana's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Film Inquiry
Movies reviews only
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Glass Onion is a well-made, multilayered murder mystery, whose appeal lies not only in its subversive story but in its prescient ability to predict the future. It's one of the best films of the year. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 02, 2023
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
Guillermo del Toro‘s Pinocchio is amongst his finer recent films as well as one of the more standout adaptations of the classic fairy tale. It’s a must-see for this holiday season. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 17, 2022
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Harold and Maude (1971) |
The characters of Harold and Maude are its lifeblood; but the visual and auditory elements of the film tell its story just as well. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 30, 2021
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Nightmare Alley (2021) |
It's a tense thriller that will be sure to please audiences if they can get past the film's extended length, but it still had more potential to be something greater. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 30, 2021
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The Power of the Dog (2021) |
The Power of the Dog may be among the most unsettling films of the year, as well as one of Jane Campion's career-best. This is a highlight of 2021, and not a film to be missed. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 17, 2021
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The Harder They Fall (2021) |
Despite its flaws, if you're looking for a fleeting couple of hours with some talented actors and some exciting action and music, you'd be hard-pressed to turn away. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 06, 2021
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Cry Macho (2021) |
Cry Macho is a middling later effort by a still-living legend. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 25, 2021
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Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020) |
Perhaps the best way to sum up Dick Johnson is Dead is through the tone set through Kirsten Johnson's voiceover throughout the film, which is at times funny, at others poignant, and overall self-aware. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 23, 2020
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Bull (2019) |
It's slow yet impactful, telling the story of a small town yet one that is relatable to people of all walks of nature. It's a feature worth checking out. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Apr 07, 2020
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The Call of the Wild (2020) |
If you can see past the somewhat distracting CGI animals, you may find yourself caught up in its youthful energy. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 22, 2020
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Dolittle (2020) |
Dolittle is what happens when you take a story with potential but fail to make it interesting or entertaining, with not even a slew of talented actors both in front of the camera and providing voices being able to make up for it. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 24, 2020
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Earthquake Bird (2019) |
It's unfortunate that Earthquake Bird falls apart in the way that it does, as a film with this much of a unique premise and setting and populated with talented actors had such potential. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 23, 2019
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Motherless Brooklyn (2019) |
It's a film for which it's hard to completely recommend, yet not one to completely ignore either. It shows that Edward Norton has some promise as a director, and above all that his heart is in the right place. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 14, 2019
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Doctor Sleep (2019) |
Doctor Sleep may not be the most satisfying conclusion to both the book and film version of The Shining, yet it is still an engaging film in its own right. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 02, 2019
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Sound of Metal (2019) |
It's a devastating, poignant, and ultimately hopeful film, especially for a side of humanity that rarely sees itself portrayed on screen. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 28, 2019
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Judy (2019) |
Judy isn't a particularly inventive or game-changing film. Much of its success rides on Zellweger's performance. Yet, for a genre that has seen its fair sure of mediocrity in recent years, it's still a worthy tribute to one of cinema's great stars. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 28, 2019
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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) |
The Personal History of David Copperfield may not quite have the biting wit of some of Iannucci's more overtly political satires, yet, it's a delightfully engaging narrative in its own right. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 28, 2019
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Color Out of Space (2019) |
It's everything all at once, without even a chance to breathe in-between. But hey, if that's what you're looking for, you're sure to get some enjoyment out of Color Out of Space. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 21, 2019
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The Long Walk (2019) |
The Long Walk is one of those supernatural stories that, as bewildering as they can be, are also a real treat as well, the type that will stay with you. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 21, 2019
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Lucy in the Sky (2019) |
To conclude, Lucy in the Sky is an unfortunate misstep for Noah Hawley. It takes his visual style and attempts to transfer it to a story that is as chaotic in tone as the real Lisa Nowak's criminal activities were. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 20, 2019
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Dirt Music (2019) |
Dirt Music is amongst the more unusual love stories I've seen in some time. That is because, first and foremost, it's not really about their love at all. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 20, 2019
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Ordinary Love (2019) |
Directors Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn approach Ordinary Love through an everyday lens. The film likely wouldn't work as well as it does without the dual performances of Neeson and Manville. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 20, 2019
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Easy Land (2019) |
Easy Land, operating on a lower budget, makes the best of its limited resources. The story is simple, yet powerfully effective all the same. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 20, 2019
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August (2019) |
Capó beautifully captures the surrounding landscape of the island, in a manner that shows his attachment to it. There may not be a lot that occurs during the course of August, but sometimes it's in the silent moments that he manages to captivate. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 20, 2019
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Marriage Story (2019) |
Marriage Story is amongst Baumbach's finest works. Sympathetic, charming, and above-all relatable, it also contains some impressive, career-best acting by Driver and Johansson. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 19, 2019
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Ford v Ferrari (2019) |
Ford v Ferrari is a somewhat exciting entry in James Mangold's filmography. Come for the car races, and some fine performances by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, but don't expect to take too much away from it. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 17, 2019
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Joker (2019) |
Joaquin Phoenix is, far and above, the best part of Joker. Besides him, though, this is a comic book story dead on arrival. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 17, 2019
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Knives Out (2019) |
Knives Out is an absolute blast. It'll appeal to fans of the detective mystery genre, for fans of the astounding cast, or for those that love Rian Johnson's subversively entertaining films. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 17, 2019
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Driven (2018) |
Driven is a film that, despite a unique structure and talented cast, doesn't feel as inventive as it sets out to be. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 30, 2019
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Them That Follow (2019) |
When it comes down to it, the film needed a bit more oomph to truly stand out, especially with a cast as talented as the one gathered for this and with a subject as ripe with potential. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 17, 2019
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Ophelia (2018) |
Ophelia, though flawed, is nonetheless the type of revisionist story we need right now. Told from a female perspective, and benefiting from a seminal performance by Daisy Ridley, it rewrites history in a more favorable light. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 11, 2019
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Anna (2019) |
Anna just isn't quite the fun thrill ride that one might have hoped for. Basically, if you're on the hunt for an interesting, inventive spy thriller, keep looking. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 06, 2019
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Deadwood: The Movie (2019) |
Even with high hopes, the film surpasses what I could've hoped for, marking Deadwood, much like the town itself, as one for the history books. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jun 05, 2019
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All Creatures Here Below (2018) |
Though not flawless, All Creatures Here Below will likely have you conflicted as well as moved by its events, in addition to being wowed by the stirring performances of both Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian. It's a film that deserves to be seen. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted May 20, 2019
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Hellboy (2019) |
Hellboy is an unfortunate example of how a R-rated superhero film could go wrong. It's violent, but to a fault, lacking humor, substance, or a compelling story to go along with it. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Apr 20, 2019
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The Wind (2018) |
The Wind, above all, shows talent amongst its edges, primarily that of director Emma Tammi. There is enough here to ultimately recommend it, especially for those fans of either Westerns or horror. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Apr 09, 2019
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Captive State (2019) |
With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 27, 2019
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Triple Frontier (2019) |
The film's attempts at multiple genres may not blend together into a seamless whole, yet the talented cast and strong direction by Chandor help to raise it above its flaws. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 22, 2019
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) |
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a perfectly serviceable watch. Though delving into a dismal real-life situation, it retains a sense of empathy for its characters and for their plight throughout. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 08, 2019
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The Changeover (2017) |
The Changeover is a definite standout when it comes to young adult films. It is a mature, eerie, and effective coming-of-age story that just so happens to also include the supernatural. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 23, 2019
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Io (2019) |
A forced romance, lackluster execution, and a tendency to pander to its audience makes IO come up far shorter than it otherwise could've been. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 05, 2019
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The Mule (2018) |
Eastwood has earned, and here cements, his status as one of the all-time greats, and even if he is still most remembered for his older Westerns, this is still a wonderful callback to his career as a whole. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 30, 2018
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) |
With too much happening all at once and not enough focus on bulding characters we actually care about, the film fails to leave any sense of an impact, which makes me concerned that future installments will fall victim to the same trend. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 21, 2018
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Prospect (2018) |
It is a visually dazzling and thrilling adventure of a movie, and one which could be just the beginnings of an elusive career for its directors Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 13, 2018
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The Sisters Brothers (2018) |
There is much to admire about The Sisters Brothers; the powerful performances, the beautiful cinematography, and the statement on violence in the Old West. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Nov 01, 2018
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The Old Man & the Gun (2018) |
A love letter to the 1970s/early '80s, the aging outlaw trope so often seen in Westerns, and to film itself, with David Lowery's love and homage for previous filmmakers shining through. But, above all, it's a tribute to Robert Redford. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 27, 2018
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The Favourite (2018) |
With an infectious sense of humor, some wonderfully captivating performances, and a decidedly deeper takeaway, it is a shining example of a filmmaker at the prime of his art. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 12, 2018
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Transit (2018) |
The clash of Nazi-era aesthetics with modern production design makes for an alarming and surreal effect, giving the film an unexpected edge with every turn. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 05, 2018
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Diamantino (2018) |
Diamantino might not be as clever or witty as it clearly tries to be, but for a fun, absurdist satire, it's often a riot of a good time. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 05, 2018
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The Image Book (2018) |
There isn't much to latch onto even with the energy that Godard instills into his images, and I often found my mind drifting off during some of the film's more somnolent moments. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 05, 2018
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