Gridiron Glory

Peter Berg, known for his intense and gripping filmmaking style, has brought to life the story of four college football stars who join the Marines after the Pearl Harbor attack. The Mosquito Bowl, starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, and Ray Nicholson, is a history drama that explores the themes of brotherhood and war. The film is based on the 2022 book by Buzz Bissinger and has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its brutal and relentless combat sequences, while others found it disappointing and formulaic.

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes, and is rated 15. It has been assigned scores by various platforms, including Trakt, which gave it 74% from 20 users. Critics have noted that the film's portrayal of the title game is somewhat lacking, and that the characters lack real arcs. However, viewers have praised the camaraderie built through football and the message that the sport is infinitely better than war.

The Mosquito Bowl will be screened at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury on Friday, 13 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article.