Review of Jojo Rabbit (2019) by Tvjerry — 08 Nov 2019

This film starts as an almost rollicking satire of Nazi soldiers, especially Hitler youth, where the title character faces humiliation during his training (and earns his nickname). As he spends more time at home, he discovers that his mom (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish teenager in their house.

Before it's over, this narrative turns into a touching look at innocence, love and war. The actor playing Jojo is simply spectacular, deserving an Oscar for his nuanced and utterly charming performance.

Director Taika Waititi (who also plays the boy's imaginary friend Adolph Hitler) has crafted another twisted look at the absurdities of life (he's also hilarious as the Fuhrer). Even though there's plenty of Waititi's twisted sense of humor, this movie evolves into a sweet and ultimately touching wartime drama.