In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing JOJO RABBIT (2019), currently streaming on HBO Max. With screenwriting credits to Christine Leunens (the film is based on her book, "CAGING SKIES") and Taika Waititi, the film tells the story of a young boy living during Hitler's Germany who finds out about an unexpected guest in his home and how that relationship changes him. The ensemble cast includes Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant and Archie Yates. Roman Griffin Davis gives a spectacularly heartbreaking yet beautiful performance as JoJo and Taika (who also directs) has a turn in the film playing Der Fuhrer. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
