Jojo Rabbit

I’m very hit or miss on Waititi’s brand of humor, but this is easily one of my top 5 films of the 2010s. Expertly navigates the entire spectrum of joy and grief. A triumph.

What happens when you mix Wes Anderson, Schindler’s List, and What We Do in the Shadows? You get something like Jojo Rabbit. A story that’s not supposed to be laughed at — but maybe we need to laugh at the bad stuff sometimes. Honestly, the film reminded me a bit of Hitler Kaput, but a much better version — still dumb like Dumb and Dumber, only smarter, darker, and a lot more obscene in its own way. Taika Waititi is brilliant. I see him as a very creative and daring artist. The way he fully embraces the role of Hitler — if he spoke in real German, we might’ve actually believed it was him. Yet, at the same time, he mocks him so cleverly — through speech, movements, reactions, thoughts. To be fair, it’s a movie for kids in many ways. I would’ve loved to watch it when I was 12 or 13. It teaches you that everything can and should be seen from multiple angles — maybe even ten. The film is light, fast-paced, and highly theatrical. There’s a touch of exaggeration in the performances, but it works. It doesn’t go very deep emotionally. You don’t really believe what’s happening on screen. But maybe that’s the point — to present the absurdity of it all in a way that’s easy to digest, especially for younger audiences.

Omg it was so good..

(CASTELLANO) Jojo Rabbit es una película rara. A veces entra como una comedia ligera y tierna, otras parece lanzarse hacia lo absurdo, y en ciertos momentos se asoma a algo más oscuro y emocional. Esa mezcla es, al mismo tiempo, su mayor virtud y su mayor problema. Tiene un algo que atrapa, que la hace especial, pero también deja sensaciones encontradas. La propuesta es valiente: mostrar el nazismo desde la mirada ingenua y distorsionada de un niño, con un Hitler imaginario como amigo invisible. Y aunque la premisa suena a disparate, el tono general consigue no derrumbarse gracias a su equilibrio entre lo ridículo y lo sensible. El humor funciona muchas veces, sobre todo al principio, pero también se vuelve repetitivo cuando intenta estirarse demasiado con el mismo tipo de broma. Hay una evolución clara en la historia, y es justo decir que el personaje principal está muy bien trabajado. El crecimiento emocional del niño está lleno de matices, y eso ayuda a que el espectador no desconecte del todo incluso cuando la película se vuelve un poco dispersa. El reparto también aporta mucho: hay interpretaciones muy humanas que sostienen incluso las escenas más exageradas. Sin embargo, hay algo en el ritmo que no termina de cuajar. Algunas transiciones de tono resultan un poco forzadas, y el giro hacia lo dramático no siempre está del todo bien manejado. Se nota que la película quiere decir cosas importantes, y a veces lo consigue, pero otras se queda a medio camino entre lo infantil y lo trágico, sin terminar de decidirse por ninguno de los dos registros. Aun así, no se le puede negar personalidad. Jojo Rabbit no se parece a casi nada, y aunque en su intento de ser original a veces tropiece, hay momentos que emocionan de verdad. Su mensaje, aunque a ratos algo simplificado, llega con claridad. Y el envoltorio —con su colorido, su música y su puesta en escena cuidada— ayuda mucho a que el conjunto funcione más de lo que podría parecer. Es una película que se disfruta, que arranca sonrisas y, en algunos tramos, consigue tocar algo más profundo. Puede no ser redonda, pero tiene alma, y eso siempre se agradece. (ENGLISH) Jojo Rabbit is a strange film. At times, it plays like a sweet, light comedy; other times, it dives into absurdity; and occasionally, it edges toward something darker and more emotional. That mix is both its greatest strength and its biggest flaw. There’s something oddly captivating about it, something that makes it stand out — but also leaves you unsure how to feel. The premise is bold: showing Nazism through the naive, distorted eyes of a child whose imaginary friend is Hitler. It sounds like madness, but the overall tone stays on its feet thanks to a balance between ridiculousness and genuine warmth. The humor works often, especially early on, but starts to wear thin when it leans too hard on the same type of joke. The story follows a clear arc, and it’s fair to say the main character is well developed. His emotional growth is nuanced, helping the audience stay engaged even when the movie gets a bit scattered. The cast adds a lot, too — there are honest, grounded performances that carry the film even in its most over-the-top moments. Still, there’s something off about the pacing. Some tonal shifts feel clumsy, and the move toward drama isn’t always smooth. The film wants to say important things — and sometimes it does — but other times it gets stuck somewhere between childish and tragic, never quite landing on either. That said, it’s impossible to deny its personality. Jojo Rabbit doesn’t feel like anything else. And even if its originality causes a few stumbles, it delivers moments that genuinely move you. Its message, though a bit simplified at times, comes through clearly. And the visual flair — the color, music, and stylish direction — helps it hold together better than expected. It’s a film that entertains, that brings out smiles, and at times reaches something more heartfelt. It may not be perfect, but it has soul — and that’s always worth something.

This film is a satirical comedy. This film is a gritty war drama. This film is a screwball comedy. This film is about music and dance, betrayal and death. This film is sad. This film is happy. This film will remain long after all of us. This film is legend.

This Amazing Film Made me Laugh and Cry at The Same Time!!! Never have I Experienced Anything Like That before!!

Hilarious and heartbreaking!

Jojo Rabbit est une comédie burlesque, mais profondément engagée. Sous ses airs légers, presque enfantins, le film traite avec une ironie mordante de l’endoctrinement des enfants dans la jeunesse hitlérienne. Les musiques sont extrêmement bien choisies, apportant tantôt une touche d’émotion, tantôt un décalage assumé. Les effets spéciaux sont sobres mais efficaces, et l’histoire, malgré son ton volontairement naïf, est parfaitement construite. Ce film est un excellent exemple de comment faire cohabiter l’humour et l’horreur historique, à travers l’amitié touchante qui naît entre une adolescente juive cachée et un garçon de 10 ans embrigadé dans une idéologie qu’il ne comprend pas encore. Leur relation est bouleversante, sincère, pleine de tendresse et de contradictions. Même si j’aurais aimé parfois un peu plus de gravité dans certains passages, Jojo Rabbit reste un film que je recommande fortement. Il frappe là où ça fait mal, mais il le fait avec style, dérision, et une humanité inattendue.

Taika Waititi best film is a funny and emotionally moving tale, in which every actor gives everything to make a enjoyable movie. Every character is memorable and its absurd humour (even in the dark context of the film) land almost always. You might not like it, but you should watch it

Incrível, apenas. Consegue trazer um tema pesado de uma forma satírica. Todos deveriam assistir esse filme.