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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
Agreed. Despite some jarring tonal changes from irreverence, to dark comedy, to just dark, this is an enjoyable film that does a great job being both a hilarious comedy and an interesting drama. Once scene in particular manages to have both the tension of a Tarantino movie while also featuring some of the film's funniest moments.
I really like anything from Waititi and JoJo is no different featuring his signature style and humour. There are also a lot of similar themes with Hunt for the Wilderpeople featuring a young boy trying to find his place in the world.
Finally, how good is the acting in this one? Rockwell and Johansson are at their best with a great supporting cast too. The child actors are excellent especially the one playing JoJo's friend who is given some of the funnier lines.
Definitely recommend 9/10.
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Love Jojo Rabbit. And love Johannson. But I have to say I felt like she just didn't quite have the right timing for Waititi's humor. It's a very particular thing built on dry comments and awkward pauses, and she brought a bit more a slapstick sort of style that I felt didn't really land as well as it could have. It was good, but I couldn't help but feel someone with a more dry sensibility would have been better.