Evan Pol
@previewreview.bsky.social
A film critic/dedicated husband that wants to share his love for movies, television, and video games.
Poetic, moving, reflective, and universal, #TrainDreams is a quietly powerful meditation on life and the passage of time that might feel a bit too aimless for some, but the exceptional performances, deep themes, and beautiful filmmaking make it a true must-see. #Netflix #filmsky
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Poetic, moving, reflective, and universal, #TrainDreams is a quietly powerful meditation on life and the passage of time that might feel a bit too aimless for some, but the exceptional performances, deep themes, and beautiful filmmaking make it a true must-see. #Netflix #filmsky
Capturing all the good (and some of the bad) elements of the popular musical's second half, #Wicked:ForGood is just as spectacularly enchanting and harmoniously mesmerizing as its predecessor, but a rushed story, choppy pacing, and an uneven tone make this a slightly messy note to end on. #filmsky
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Capturing all the good (and some of the bad) elements of the popular musical's second half, #Wicked:ForGood is just as spectacularly enchanting and harmoniously mesmerizing as its predecessor, but a rushed story, choppy pacing, and an uneven tone make this a slightly messy note to end on. #filmsky
A Stephen King adaptation that's more faithful to the book without feeling like an Edgar Wright film, #TheRunningMan functions best as a popcorn blockbuster with fun set-pieces and a solid #GlenPowell performance even if the shallow commentary and uneven tone keep it from being truly good. #filmsky
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A Stephen King adaptation that's more faithful to the book without feeling like an Edgar Wright film, #TheRunningMan functions best as a popcorn blockbuster with fun set-pieces and a solid #GlenPowell performance even if the shallow commentary and uneven tone keep it from being truly good. #filmsky
A supposed slow burn that feels way more like a monotonous ordeal that leads to nothing but frustration and dissatisfaction, #Keeper benefits from a committed role from #TatianaMaslany, but the few creepy/cool visuals it has doesn't make up for the tedious pacing and incoherent story. #filmsky
November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A supposed slow burn that feels way more like a monotonous ordeal that leads to nothing but frustration and dissatisfaction, #Keeper benefits from a committed role from #TatianaMaslany, but the few creepy/cool visuals it has doesn't make up for the tedious pacing and incoherent story. #filmsky
An overcrowded follow-up that loses much of the wit and charm of the first two, #NowYouSeeMe:NowYouDon't may have some enjoyably fun set-pieces and a generally commited cast, but it isn't enough to compensate for a messy script that's littered with exposition, illogic, and awkward humor. #filmsky
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
An overcrowded follow-up that loses much of the wit and charm of the first two, #NowYouSeeMe:NowYouDon't may have some enjoyably fun set-pieces and a generally commited cast, but it isn't enough to compensate for a messy script that's littered with exposition, illogic, and awkward humor. #filmsky
A high concept rom-com with a fantastically creative premise that's hampered by a predictably standard love triangle narrative, #Eternity has plenty of laughs and sweetness thanks to its charming cast, but the weightless romance at its core is far to sappy to reach its full potential. #filmsky #A24
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yet another uniquely bold approach to this franchise from director #DanTrachtenberg, #Predator:Badlands makes some questionable choices as it leans a bit too much into humor, but it still delivers an exciting ride that adds to the lore of the series with a surprisingly engaging alien lead. #filmsky
November 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yet another uniquely bold approach to this franchise from director #DanTrachtenberg, #Predator:Badlands makes some questionable choices as it leans a bit too much into humor, but it still delivers an exciting ride that adds to the lore of the series with a surprisingly engaging alien lead. #filmsky
A surface level dissection of a person's mental health during postpartum depression, #DieMyLove does showcase excellent performances from both #JenniferLawrence and #RobertPattinson as well as beautiful camerawork, but is far to disorganized and emotionally distant to connect with at all. #filmsky
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A surface level dissection of a person's mental health during postpartum depression, #DieMyLove does showcase excellent performances from both #JenniferLawrence and #RobertPattinson as well as beautiful camerawork, but is far to disorganized and emotionally distant to connect with at all. #filmsky
A sophisticated, dialogue driven dramedy that's anchored by one of the best performances of #EthanHawke's career, #BlueMoon doesn't do much with its limited setting, but it's still a witty, humble, melancholy, and captivating watch that made me want to research the real-life people in it. #filmsky
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A sophisticated, dialogue driven dramedy that's anchored by one of the best performances of #EthanHawke's career, #BlueMoon doesn't do much with its limited setting, but it's still a witty, humble, melancholy, and captivating watch that made me want to research the real-life people in it. #filmsky
A neo noir, gambling thriller that tries to show how addiction can lead to self-destruction, #BalladofaSmallPlayer benefits from its stimulating style and the commitment from #ColinFarrell, but it loses its way in a jumbled story that fails to get you invested despite so much going on. #filmsky
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A neo noir, gambling thriller that tries to show how addiction can lead to self-destruction, #BalladofaSmallPlayer benefits from its stimulating style and the commitment from #ColinFarrell, but it loses its way in a jumbled story that fails to get you invested despite so much going on. #filmsky
A cinematic panic attack showing the harsh realities of motherhood that gives the film a constant sense of apprehensive escalation, #IfIHadLegsI'dKickYou is a blistering social horror film elevated by claustrophobic direction from #MaryBronstein and #RoseByrne's best performance to date. #filmsky
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A cinematic panic attack showing the harsh realities of motherhood that gives the film a constant sense of apprehensive escalation, #IfIHadLegsI'dKickYou is a blistering social horror film elevated by claustrophobic direction from #MaryBronstein and #RoseByrne's best performance to date. #filmsky
A distinctly unconventional alien invasion flick that highlights the overall impact of conspiracy theories while also being wildly entertaining, #Bugonia is a twisted, grim, funny, and riveting ride with superb performances from #EmmaStone and #JessePlemons that's truly out of this world. #filmsky
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A distinctly unconventional alien invasion flick that highlights the overall impact of conspiracy theories while also being wildly entertaining, #Bugonia is a twisted, grim, funny, and riveting ride with superb performances from #EmmaStone and #JessePlemons that's truly out of this world. #filmsky
#GuillermodelToro's vision of #Frankenstein is as impeccably crafted, superbly acted, and graphically macabre as you'd hope for, but this gothic epic is also too unevenly paced and narratively heavy-handed to reach the quality we'd expect from this pairing of director and source material. #filmsky
October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#GuillermodelToro's vision of #Frankenstein is as impeccably crafted, superbly acted, and graphically macabre as you'd hope for, but this gothic epic is also too unevenly paced and narratively heavy-handed to reach the quality we'd expect from this pairing of director and source material. #filmsky
A biographical character study that'll resonate the most with diehard fans of the titular artist while possibly alienating others, #Springsteen:DeliverMeFromNowhere has superb performances from #JeremyAllenWhite and #JeremyStrong but struggles emotionally/narratively due to lack of focus. #filmsky
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A biographical character study that'll resonate the most with diehard fans of the titular artist while possibly alienating others, #Springsteen:DeliverMeFromNowhere has superb performances from #JeremyAllenWhite and #JeremyStrong but struggles emotionally/narratively due to lack of focus. #filmsky
A barely tolerable affair that sugarcoats all the drama to the point where it feels like it came from Hallmark, #RegrettingYou has a talented cast who try their best to make this shallow, tone deaf, and increasingly unlikeable romance work, but all I can say is that I regret watching it. #filmsky
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A barely tolerable affair that sugarcoats all the drama to the point where it feels like it came from Hallmark, #RegrettingYou has a talented cast who try their best to make this shallow, tone deaf, and increasingly unlikeable romance work, but all I can say is that I regret watching it. #filmsky
A relatively simple yet daringly relevant look at how America would likely respond to an incoming nuclear missile strike, #AHouseofDynamite captures it's overwhelming scenario with terrifying realism even if it's nowhere near as riveting or investing as #KathrynBigelow's other films. #filmsky
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A relatively simple yet daringly relevant look at how America would likely respond to an incoming nuclear missile strike, #AHouseofDynamite captures it's overwhelming scenario with terrifying realism even if it's nowhere near as riveting or investing as #KathrynBigelow's other films. #filmsky
Starting off as a genuinely creepy horror movie with an intriguing mystery that slowly devolves into a muddled and generic mess, #ShelbyOaks displays some genuine promise from director #ChrisStuckman but falls a bit short due to its flawed execution keeping it firmly in C grade territory. #filmsky
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Starting off as a genuinely creepy horror movie with an intriguing mystery that slowly devolves into a muddled and generic mess, #ShelbyOaks displays some genuine promise from director #ChrisStuckman but falls a bit short due to its flawed execution keeping it firmly in C grade territory. #filmsky
A true crime documentary that is raw, relevant, and riveting all at once, #ThePerfectNeighbor examines Florida's 'stand-your-ground' law and the disproportionately negative impact it has on the Black community while shedding light on one tragic crime that is sadly one of many just like it. #filmsky
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A true crime documentary that is raw, relevant, and riveting all at once, #ThePerfectNeighbor examines Florida's 'stand-your-ground' law and the disproportionately negative impact it has on the Black community while shedding light on one tragic crime that is sadly one of many just like it. #filmsky
A screwball, body swap comedy that resonated with me more than I expected, #GoodFortune may not be laugh-out-loud funny due to its structure, but it's still undeniably unique, frequently humorous, and surprisingly optimistic with an adorably charming performance from #KeanuReeves as well. #filmsky
October 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A screwball, body swap comedy that resonated with me more than I expected, #GoodFortune may not be laugh-out-loud funny due to its structure, but it's still undeniably unique, frequently humorous, and surprisingly optimistic with an adorably charming performance from #KeanuReeves as well. #filmsky
A horror follow-up that somewhat justifies its existence even if it's not as good as the original, #BlackPhone2 isn't as scary or well-paced as the first, but it does expand on the story and characters in interesting/creepy ways while also having good performances and disturbing visuals. #filmsky
October 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A horror follow-up that somewhat justifies its existence even if it's not as good as the original, #BlackPhone2 isn't as scary or well-paced as the first, but it does expand on the story and characters in interesting/creepy ways while also having good performances and disturbing visuals. #filmsky
An untraditional revenge thriller as well as an unfiltered outlet to explore the immoral political repression in Iran, #ItWasJustAnAccident is a tense yet poignant cinematic experience with terrific performances that's as bold as it is well-made. One of the best endings of the year! #filmsky
October 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
An untraditional revenge thriller as well as an unfiltered outlet to explore the immoral political repression in Iran, #ItWasJustAnAccident is a tense yet poignant cinematic experience with terrific performances that's as bold as it is well-made. One of the best endings of the year! #filmsky
A real-life disaster flick executed so terrifyingly that it almost feels like a horror film, #TheLostBus sometimes struggles with the human side of its narrative, but it still delivers a suspenseful and well-crafted ride with solid performances from #MatthewMcConaughey and #AmericaFerrera. #filmsky
October 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A real-life disaster flick executed so terrifyingly that it almost feels like a horror film, #TheLostBus sometimes struggles with the human side of its narrative, but it still delivers a suspenseful and well-crafted ride with solid performances from #MatthewMcConaughey and #AmericaFerrera. #filmsky
More of a showcase for #DanielDay-Lewis and #SeanBean rather than being a meaningful or articulate drama, #Anemone has tons of surreal and stunning imagery, but fails to justify it's two runtime with a barely engaging story with shallow depth and a bad main character who isn't interesting. #filmsky
October 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
More of a showcase for #DanielDay-Lewis and #SeanBean rather than being a meaningful or articulate drama, #Anemone has tons of surreal and stunning imagery, but fails to justify it's two runtime with a barely engaging story with shallow depth and a bad main character who isn't interesting. #filmsky
An invitingly cozy, consistently hilarious, and deceptively mature Christmas movie that feels like this year's version of The Holdovers, #TheBaltimorons is a perfect blend of sincere drama and dark comedy with great performances from and chemistry between #MichaelStrassner and #LizLarsen. #filmsky
October 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
An invitingly cozy, consistently hilarious, and deceptively mature Christmas movie that feels like this year's version of The Holdovers, #TheBaltimorons is a perfect blend of sincere drama and dark comedy with great performances from and chemistry between #MichaelStrassner and #LizLarsen. #filmsky
Failing to deliver a proper continuation of the series that fans actually wanted or a remotely compelling blockbuster, #Tron:Ares may look and sound good, but it falls flat due to characters that are as flat as 2D graphics and an incoherent story that feels like a rambling, formulaic code. #filmsky
October 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Failing to deliver a proper continuation of the series that fans actually wanted or a remotely compelling blockbuster, #Tron:Ares may look and sound good, but it falls flat due to characters that are as flat as 2D graphics and an incoherent story that feels like a rambling, formulaic code. #filmsky