Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.0
Overall		3.5

Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie Review

A thrilling adventure and one well worth seeing.

Mosquito Squadron is a thrilling spectacle with plenty of thrilling action-adventure. Produced by Lewis J. Rachmil (Footloose, Our Town), Mosquito Squadron features a star cast including David McCallum. An engaging production and one that will appeal to fans of films exploring the WWII era.

Allied forces take on the mighty threat of the German Luftwaffe. The biggest obstacle for these allied forces is the development of a V3 rocket capable of annihilating countless lives at once. The rocket remains in development at a secret Nazi center and the allied forces must work together to stop destruction from the Nazis becoming reality for the forces.

Determined to save the day, the Royal Air Force Mosquito Squadron sets out on a mission to destroy the site of the in-development V3 rocket. Yet the mission becomes more complicated when the allied forces learn of hundreds of prisoners-of-war at the same site. The allied strike could also kill these prisoners-of-war while destroying the V3 rocket. Can the mission continue and can these prisoners be saved at the same time? Mosquito Squadron leader Quint Munroe (David McCallum) has a mission cut out for him.

David McCallum has a terrific time exploring the lead role. As the Mosquito Squadron leader, Quint Munroe is a character with a bit of edge. The performance by McCallum reflects that with a strong performance bringing out the nuances of the character and his role in the command. McCallum is excellent here and audiences will appreciate the dedication to the role.

The art direction by William C. Andrews (Lolita, Escape to Danger) is effective at making the filmmaking all the more realistic and compelling. The art direction highlights the aerial backdrop and makes this a film with all the more energy. The production benefits a great deal from these creative flourishes by Andrews.

The costumes by David Baker (The Lion in Winter) stand out as something memorable within the film. The costumes fit the characters and the time-period. The designs certainly seem well suited to the production. A great showcase for the talents of Baker.

The score composed by Frank Cordell (The Captain's Table, Khartoum) is exciting fun. The original score imbues the production with the right ingredients for a thrilling adventure. Cordell is a strong composer here and has plenty of fun exploring the action of the film and the character journeys.

The cinematography by Paul Beeson (The Lost Continent, West of Zanzibar) is one of the most beautiful elements of the production. The cinematographic approach to the film is top-notch. The visuals help to aid the filmmaking with a vivid and artistic approach to the material. Beeson is a good fit for this film and the production.

Written by Donald S. Sanford (Thriller, Telephone Time) and Joyce Perry (Land of the Lost, Days of Our Lives), Mosquito Squadron is a well-written action-packed adventure with interesting characters and compelling storytelling. The script by Sanford and Perry finds the right balance between drama and adventure to keep audiences entertained.

Directed by Boris Sagal (The Omega Man, The Name of the Game), Mosquito Squadron is well worth checking out. Audiences will appreciate the fun rhythm of the filmmaking and the pacing is spot on. Sagal has a good time exploring this landscape and the end results certainly please. Consider this a thrilling Saturday matinee at home.

Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Arriving on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, Mosquito Squadron is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the theatrical aspect ratio of 1.67:1 widescreen. The presentation on the release is excellent. The picture-quality is impressive in high-definition and the scan capably preserves the filmmaking. Color reproduction is superb. The print looks excellent and there are only occasional moments of scratches or dirt. Though not a pristine restoration, the print utilized by Kino Lorber is certainly effective and does a good job with the footage. A solid encode.

Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented in English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono. The lossless audio on the release is worthwhile. The original score is well- reproduced and integrated in to the soundstage. The thrilling audio effects make a strong impression as well. Dialogue is clear and crisp. A solid effort by Kino.

Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Audio Commentary

633 Squadron Trailer (SD, 3:16)

Mosquito Squadron Trailer (SD, 2:41)

The Devil's Brigade Trailer (SD, 3:47)

Attack Trailer (SD, 2:31)

The Train Trailer (SD, 4:35)

Beach Red Trailer (HD, 3:08)

Mosquito Squadron Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Mosquito Squadron offers exciting adventure for audiences. The film is compelling and has an exciting script alongside solid direction by Boris Sagal (The Omega Man). David McCallum delivers a strong leading performance as the star of the film. The Blu-ray release includes a strong video and audio presentation. Recommended.