What Comedy Should Be at Heart

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2020)

Jojo Rabbit is a comedy that focuses on some serious topics, those topics being World War 2 and Adolf Hitler. Having a comedy that is based on Nazis and their point of views may be controversial, but I think that it's important to try to bring out laughter or happiness to such a serious topic. My beliefs are that you can make comedy out of anything, no matter how serious or controversial it is. Jojo Rabbit masters the comedy, as I think that silly comedy is the right way to go for something like this. Silly comedy can come off stupid and/or childish, but Jojo rabbit's comedy can make anyone laugh (only if the viewer have a sense of humor).
The plot itself is rather original in my opinion; a young manipulated Nazi boy who meets a Jewish girl hiding in his house who then form a unique relationship. The plot can be done as a drama, but I think it's best done as a comedy, as there's so much more opportunities you can do. Although this movie is really goofy, it has extremely mature themes, like brainwashing, death of a loved one, and hate. The scene of Jojo realizing that is mother is dead is extremely sad, and this theme is super important as it's a wake up call that this is Nazi Germany after all. Jojo rabbit also focuses on some very important parts in World War 2 history that not a lot of movies touch on. For example, the manipulation of young children in Nazi Germany and propaganda. So although Saving Private Ryan is a history lesson, Jojo Rabbit equally brings something new to the table.
Adolf Hitler in this movie is extremely well done because this isn't actually Adolf Hitler, but it's Adolf Hitler portrayed in the mind of a kid. So even though Adolf Hitler probably isn't a funny guy in real life, this version is hilarious. Rebel Wilson, Taika Waititi, and Sam Rockwell are the main source of comedy in this movie, and the delivery of the lines were done so well, and I think that there should be more appreciation to the actors. Roman Griffin Davis did a great job too; when children cry in movies, it feels fake and forced, but Roman Griffin Davis completely sold it. The characters and comedy were written so well in Jojo Rabbit that Taika Waititi is already in the Hall of Fame for comedy in my eyes. He played as Korg in Thor: Ragnarok and Adolf Hitler in Jojo Rabbit, so he definitely has plenty of potential.
Jojo Rabbit is a must watch if you enjoy comedy at the slightest bit. Jojo Rabbit is what comedy should be; it should make you laugh and it should make you cry while telling an amazing story. At first I thought Jojo Rabbit was going to be stupid by the looks of it, but I'm so glad I've seen it, as it truly made my day.