Mein Film

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2020)

So Taika Waititi is an exceptional director and this is proof of that! I mean who'd take Hitler as an imaginary friend (source material is way more serious apparently, haven't read it) and not just run with it, no pun intended, but make a funny, engaging and heartfelt movie with it? Well the answer lies in front of you and is ready to be enjoyed.
Although to be fair, there is not just enjoyment and there are quite a lot of scenes here that will make you cringe to say the least. It is not just about showing violence for what it is (explicit), but also finding a balance with the humor. There is a let's everyone say "Heil" that seems to go forever, but the scene as akward as it is and seems, still works.
JoJo Rabbit has a few things that happen in the background or are not really talked about (see Sam Rockwell and his ... "hidden" love, which while obvious is never spoken out literaly) - there are so many little gems in this movie, handled with so much care and dignity, it really is amazing. I know and heard some be offended even before seeing it and never really plan to watch the movie - which is their loss I reckon, but better that way than being offended by something that is widely considered as being funny and as delicate as it can be