This Film Is My First Ten Star Review

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2019)

Best film I've seen this year and one of the best I've ever seen. Waititi's previous work did not prepare me for the depth and beauty of this tale. Films rarely bring tears to my eyes, but this one did. That said, I laughed a lot as well.
Several love stories, a riveting suspense story, an observation on the vulnerability and flexibility of young minds, a coming of age story, a tragedy and a hilarious and biting satire on hatred, in which love prevails, and more...
The soundtrack is an economic use of great music, always perfectly placed. Two beautiful young protaganists with a fine ensemble cast of stars who are always absolutely brilliant. And an ACTUAL STORY! Which is becoming a rare thing in this post millenial era of film making.
Now that he has entered the 'A' list I am really looking forward to Waititi's next film. I can't imagine how he would top this but given the extraordinary humour, depth and subtlety of this film I anticipate great things.
And casting himself (a Maori man) as Hitler? CLASSIC!
Not a film for the "woke" brigade!