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Jojo Rabbit
2019 108 min New Zealand, United States of America PG-13 12+
★8.2
Comedy, War, Drama
Director: Taika Waititi
🎭 Based on
«Caging Skies»
byChristine Leunens
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Description
Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
Budget:
$14M
US Gross:
$33.37M
Worldwide:
$82.47M
Starring
Roman Griffin Davis
Actor
Thomasin McKenzie
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Scarlett Johansson
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2020
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best International Feature Film
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2020
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2020
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2020
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2020
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2020
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2020
— Best Production Design
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Cast Ensemble
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Jojo Rabbit is a stylized, poignant satire that utilizes a child's perspective to dismantle the absurdity of indoctrination. While the film is widely praised for its exceptional lead performance and balance of humor and tragedy, it divides opinion on its tonal choices and the necessity of its satirical flourishes.
| Acting | Roman Griffin Davis delivers a standout, career-defining performance that anchors the film's emotional arc. | |
| Production | The vibrant cinematography and imaginative production design effectively mirror the protagonist's distorted, idyllic worldview. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds in blending lighthearted, absurdist humor with profound moments of heartbreak and serious historical reflection. | |
| Direction | Taika Waititi’s direction is criticized for occasionally mirroring Wes Anderson’s aesthetic, leading some to question the film's artistic originality. | |
| Humor | The comedic portrayal of Hitler is seen by some as a brilliant satirical tool, while others find the character’s presence unnecessary or tonally jarring. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing faces scrutiny, with some viewers finding the initial setup sluggish before the narrative hits its stride. |