Enjoyable and Amazing

Rating: 9/10 (6 January 2020)

Of all the things that I had watched the previous year, Jojo Rabbit overwhelmed most of them with an utterly unexpected surprise. A recent satire of a film that was officially released during October, 2019, Jojo Rabbit describes the life of a young kid named, Johannes 'Jojo' Betzler (portrayed by Roman Griffin Davis), who was involved into Hilter's Youth camp during the final years of the Third Reich.
Based on the book named Caging Skies by author Christine Leunens, the movie revolves around Jojo and his imaginary friend Hitler himself (thankfully he was the pigmentation of Jojo's thoughts, deviated and satirical on the screen), plotting around Jojo's life as a devoted Nazi. As the story progresses, ten-year-old Jojo begins experiencing the truth behind the Nazi regime and begins to doubt the whole thing. Well, enough with the synopsis.
Jojo Rabbit despite a comedy-drama, reminded of acclaimed films from the older days like Das Boot (1981), Schindler's List (1993), The Pianist (2002), and Downfall (2004), relating to the evils and flaws surrounding the infamous Third Reich of Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler. But Jojo Rabbit brought in a perspective that was unknown to the audience. It played along with a serious plot where things could've gone wrong in the smallest mistakes. Indeed, Nazi Germany is remembered as a black-part of modern history, and people might not agree with the film's portrayal. But in personal opinion, it was done in a much-justified manner, despite the historical facts.
Amazing acting work by Roman Griffin Davis, Taika Waititi (also the director) and Scarlett Johansson, along with special mentions to Sam Rockwell, who had portrayed Captain K. Some of the elements in the film may have seemed obvious, but some of the comic scenes were simply hilarious and original (eg - the Yorki Panzerschreck scene). I was pretty much hooked into the film from the beginning, mostly for the uncanny satiric depiction of all the characters in the given scenarios. Despite being a comedy-drama, there were intense scenes that gave the movie more reasons to understand in depth.
A genuine movie in most of its run-time with happy and down moment. It was indeed a really wonderful and enjoyable experience to watch the whole way. If you are sensitive to subjects related to Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, or the Second World War, do employ discretion. But I'd highly suggest everyone watching this film due to its humanistic message and its moral understanding.