Mosquita y Mari

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Mosquita y Mari

2011

1h 25m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Two Chicana high schoolers, Mari (Venecia Troncoso) and Yolanda (Fenessa Pineda), form a bond that confuses them at times.

Tim Grierson

Screen International

Mosquita Y Mari never definitively defines their friendship... so credit is due to these young actresses for walking a dramatic tightrope that requires an impressive amount of nuance.

Sep 23, 2024

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Stanley Kauffmann

The New Republic

In terms of content or plot, this film has little new to offer. Yet it is a small prize.

Jun 18, 2013

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Farran Smith Nehme

New York Post

Guerrero's attitude toward the teenagers - understanding and affectionate, without being cloying - is what holds your interest.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 3, 2012

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Dorothy Burk Vasquez

PopMatters

The world of Mosquita y Mari is rich in color and emotional depth.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 23, 2024

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Gary M. Kramer

Gay City News

Guerrero brings an authenticity to her characters and their location that informs the film’s drama.

Sep 23, 2024

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Rebecca Pahle

Pajiba

The LGBT angle here is low-key and achingly bittersweet.

Sep 23, 2024

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Frans G

Sympathetic film about two Latino girls from different families who develop a close friendship from an initial aversion. Realistically portrayed with painful and loving moments. They learn to cope with affection and jealousy. Poverty and its consequences is also a theme. Very natural acting. Skilfully filmed and a nice soundtrack.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/24

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PridePosterStudios

This is a real timewaster. It won’t take you long to find sapphic films that are far more deserving of your evening.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Audience Member

Its a bit slow in the start but very captivating after the 2nd episode.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

I do not see how this is a gay/ lesbian film ??????????!??!!???????? what cuddling ??then touching her face and stomach on a couch is considered gay ? Idk stupid labeling if you ask me the movie was okay not all that idk how it ,has such a high score but I wouldn't recommend to watch that's for sure

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

The acting was good, the writing was good, and we enjoyed this movie. It's not a face-paced movie, if that is what you're looking forward.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

This movie is worth seeing for what it highlights. It's not only about love, it's also about equality of chances and different turn of lives. I wish the ending were different but i did enjoy watching the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Synopsis

Two Chicana high schoolers, Mari (Venecia Troncoso) and Yolanda (Fenessa Pineda), form a bond that confuses them at times.

Director: Aurora Guerrero
Screenwriter: Aurora Guerrero
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 25m