Films with these types of touchy subjects tend to be
mediocre in nature and not successful. This film manages to tackle sensitive subjects
and turn it into comedy without being dull or offensive. It is one of the year's
most memorable films as far as story and performances are concerned.
With an all-star cast lead by director Taika Waititi himself
as an alternative version of Hitler who is the title character’s “imaginary
friend”. Newcomer Roman Griffin-Davis plays the title character in a heartwarming
and genuinely charming. He stars alongside Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and
Thomasin McKenzie. Their performances are as memorable and genuinely heartfelt
as the lead role.
This film has the essence of a Quentin Tarantino film. For anyone
who has seen one of Tarantino’s films knows that somewhere in the film it will
have Nazis and Swastikas for a comedic purpose. Well, this film does that same
thing. It works to the best of its ability to not be like a Tarantino film
exactly, but it has similar elements that like his films.
Highly renowned film composer Michael Giacchino scores this
funny and emotional film. He crafts a score that is hearty and fun which keeps
the film alive. It is as entertaining as the film itself, which keeps the film
more balanced altogether.
It’s weird, unexpectedly charming and fun. One of this year’s
most absurdly hilarious films. This film is unique and original in every sense
of the word. The beauty of the film doesn’t go unnoticed and that is true says
something special about the film and Waititi’s vision of the film. It may go a little
over the top but that doesn’t mean that this film is worth skipping. This film
is worth the watch given its satirical take on some of the histories most sensitive
times.
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Rate: A-
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson, Thomasin McKenzie, Sam Rockwell, and Rebel Wilson
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, violence, and language)
Runtime: 1 Hour & 48 Minutes
Synopsis: Writer-director Taika Waititi (THOR: RAGNAROK, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE), brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, JOJO RABBIT, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy (Roman Griffin Davis as JoJo) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
