Jojo Rabbit proves to be a dramatic adventure that infuses together comedy and some historical truth to detail what it was like to live in Germany during World War II. The movie revolves around Jojo Betzler, a young German boy that is living through the second World War. Jojo may only be ten years old, but he's already a fierce nationalist that believes his country can do no wrong. He worships his country's leader and all that he represents, not knowing the true extent of all of the horrors that have been committed. Jojo dreams of working for Adolf Hitler one day, so much so that his closest friend is actually an imaginary version of Adolf Hitler that aids him wherever he goes. However, Jojo's entire belief system comes crashing down when he discovers something he wished he hadn't. Jojo quickly finds out that his mother is protecting a young Jewish girl within their home. Because Jojo's father is away and helping the war effort, it's only Jojo living with his mother, which makes things even more complicated for Jojo. If he lets anyone know what's going on, both he and his mother will be in great trouble, but if he doesn't, he will feel like he's letting down his country. With only an imaginary Adolf Hitler by his side, Jojo begins to question everything he idolizes and believes in as World War II continues to shape his life, family, country and the world as he knows it. 

 Jojo Rabbit manages to become a surprisingly sophisticated film that manges to utilize enough humor to become thoroughly entertaining. The movie strikes a stark balance between the dark, cold reality of what occurred in the war and the imaginative and relatively innocent mind of a little boy. This allows the movie to be hilarious at certain moments, but this also doesn't prevent the movie from elucidating its true theme, or having it become any less profound. The characters of the movie are still successfully able to hit a chord with audiences, captivating them with their unique blend of satirical humor and earnest drama. 

 Jojo Rabbit becomes incredibly effective as a film, mostly because of the creative lens that is used to portray the events of the movie. Having a child as the protagonist helps to add a level of innocence and naivety to the movie, and this manages to be quite instrumental in forming a complicated story. While most would assume all Germans during this time were most likely bad people, the intriguing perspective of Jojo helps to illustrate how some weren't viewed as villains, just father figures. It also highlights the childish nature of some of the German characters' attitudes, which is reflective of how many real adults did feel during the time period. This combination allows the movie to mock some of the more humorous portions of this time period, while also teaching watchers the true significance of such actions. 

 Jojo Rabbit has a star-studded cast that proves to be quite the ensemble. Taika Waititi is wonderful as Adolf Hitler, and he manages to create a memorable character that is funny in all of the right ways. Scarlett Johansson is superb as Rosie Betzler, and as Jojo's mother, she has a crucial role in raising her child and showing how there were some in Germany that were willing to sacrifice themselves to help Jews in need of help. Roman Griffin Davis does a great job of portraying Jojo, and he manages to bring plenty of emotion and passion to the lead role. While there are plenty of other notable roles, like Sam Rockwell's Captain Klenzendorf, Thomasin McKenzie's Elsa Korr, and Rebel Wilson's Fraulein Rahm, it becomes abundantly clear that every character in this movie serves a vital role in depicting the movie's beautiful story. 

 Jojo Rabbit is a well done film that is ridiculously likable with its eccentric characters that have plenty of natural charisma. There's an oddly functional sense of unity to the movie, and beneath all of the wittiness and jokes, there lies a beating heart that calls to everyone. Without a doubt, this is definitely a must-see for viewers of all ages.