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Jojo Rabbit
Comedy · War · Drama · 2019
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.
Movie details
Jojo Rabbit
“An anti-hate satire.”
2019 Comedy · War · Drama 1h 48m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
8.0 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Jojo Rabbit?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Taika Waititi
Written by
Taika Waititi
Roman Griffin Davis
Jojo
Thomasin McKenzie
Elsa
Scarlett Johansson
Rosie
Taika Waititi
Adolf
Sam Rockwell
Captain Klenzendorf
Rebel Wilson
Fraulein Rahm
Alfie Allen
Finkel
Court is in session
Put Jojo Rabbit on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.