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Mosquito

2020·Movie
2h 2min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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About

Dreaming of great adventures and of standing up for his homeland, a young Portuguese man enlists in the army during World War I and is sent to the front line in Mozambique, Africa. Left behind by his platoon, he sets out on a grueling trek across the mystic Makua native land, walking for over a thousand kilometers, in search of his dream.
WWI DramaSurvival StoryPortuguese ColonialismGrueling JourneyPsychological OdysseyHistorical War FilmHarsh RealismComing-of-AgeSolitary Struggle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Mosquito worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mosquito rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mosquito?

2 h 2 min

Mosquito runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Mosquito in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil, France, Portugal.

In how many countries can I watch Mosquito?

7ATCHDEESFRPLPT

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mosquito in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mosquito use?

Heel–Face TurnCreepy BasementActor AllusionBig Creepy-CrawliesEnemy MineTook a Level in KindnessBig Brother InstinctFailed a Spot CheckWhat Happened to the Mouse?Even Evil Has Loved OnesShout-OutGive Me a Swordand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Mosquito, including Heel–Face Turn, Creepy Basement, Actor Allusion.