Brilliant Storytelling and Filmmaking Merged

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2020)

JoJo Rabbit is not only one of the most unique film concepts of the year but also one of the best films of the year in general. Taika Waititi's amazing directing and script make this film its own and it wouldn't be the same without him. His comedic flare brightens an otherwise darkly conceptual portrayal of WWII. Roman Griffin Davis' performance as JoJo is easily one of the best performances of the year, making me laugh and cry. He brings the energy and charm to every scene, all the actors in fact have phenomenal chemistry with each other and deliver the zany comedy with perfection. The pacing is well executed and the tone is surprisingly strong for a comedy film about Nazis. This film also couldn't have come at a better time in this political climate, talking about what's right and wrong and what it means to be a human and what value each person can contribute and if that contribution is for better or for worse. The setting immerses you and brings you into Germany. This film is easily the Best of the Year and should win Best Picture at the Oscars; despite its inevitable failure on that spectrum. This film makes you feel and that's what counts...