JOJO RABBIT: Part comedy, part drama, with a healthy dash of pathos, this is a most unusual film and quite enjoyable. Roman Griffin Davis, in a nuanced performance that belies his young age, plays Jojo Betzer, a lonely German boy in the midst of WWII. When he discovers that his single mother, Rosie (a superb Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in the attic, he must confront his fierce Nationalism and turns to his imaginary friend, Adolph Hitler. Yes, that Adolph Hitler! And this Adolph Hitler is played by Taika Waititi who also wrote and directed this one-of-a-kind creation with twist and turns and cinema tricks abounding. Others in the cast include Oscar winner Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson as brutish instructors in the Hitler Youth Movement. I won't divulge too much plot, but it will keep you on your toes and the outcome is most satisfying. If you're in the mood for a movie that's a bit different, this is the one to see.
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