Mosquito: A Fistful of Bitcoins surprised me right from the beginning and didn't let go until the end. As the opening credits rolled, something about the main character Mosquito walking through the vast, empty desert landscape to a neat Morricone-esque soundtrack really entranced me. Watching this cheerful, yet lonely young girl navigate the world as she time travels to the past is hilarious, and she just plays it so cool while embarking on a mission to save the world. It was a wonderful performance and the actress really is one to reckon with! She has something special and her quirky charm through tough situations is the quintessential role model for girls (perhaps a bit too rebellious).
The movie also treaded the line between a children's movie and a tribute to low-budget films, which is something you don't usually see too often in cinema today. The story was an interesting one involving time travel and corporate greed.
Mosquito does have its weak points though. It drags on for a bit and is perhaps a bit too long. The sound is noisy at some points and it takes you out of the film. The acting also is not always superb, as is common in low-budget features. Nonetheless, for a movie with no violence, an inspiring female protagonist, and a storyline involving saving the world from destruction, it doesn't get much better than this!
Highly recommended.
8 stars
The movie also treaded the line between a children's movie and a tribute to low-budget films, which is something you don't usually see too often in cinema today. The story was an interesting one involving time travel and corporate greed.
Mosquito does have its weak points though. It drags on for a bit and is perhaps a bit too long. The sound is noisy at some points and it takes you out of the film. The acting also is not always superb, as is common in low-budget features. Nonetheless, for a movie with no violence, an inspiring female protagonist, and a storyline involving saving the world from destruction, it doesn't get much better than this!
Highly recommended.
8 stars