Jojo Rabbit -

In a bold choice, Waititi has the boy unceremoniously kick his imaginary best friend out the window. There is no final showdown. No dramatic speech. Hate is not defeated with a sword; it is defeated by indifference. When Jojo stops listening to the voice of division, the voice simply evaporates.

★★★★★ (5/5) Genre: Dark Comedy / War / Drama Streaming Availability: Check Disney+ and HBO Max for current rotations. Best For: Fans of The Grand Budapest Hotel , Life is Beautiful , and Moonrise Kingdom . Jojo Rabbit

The film’s central irony, and its genius, is that this imaginary Führer is a symptom of Jojo’s desperation for belonging, not of innate evil. In a bold choice, Waititi has the boy

Accompanying the visuals is a soundtrack that is nothing short of genius. Composer Michael Giacchino provides a score that echoes the whimsy of classic French cinema, but the needle drops are where the film’s satirical teeth sink in. The opening sequence features the Beatles' German version of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" ("Komm, gib mir deine Hand") set against footage of adoring crowds Hate is not defeated with a sword; it