Without spoiling too much, the most incredible thing about this film is the almost impossible way in which Jojo Rabbit disrupts the comedy with devastating realness. You are taken on the story of a young boy called Jojo, and the development of his relationship with his imaginary friend and hero, Hitler. Yes, as ridiculous as it sounds, this has to be one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time. Partly because of the casting and phenomenal acting, but also because of the completely poignant scriptwriting. Although, as director Taika Waititi has said in many interviews, due to the sensitive nature of the subject and the satirical-esque style of this film, it was incredibly hard to get made. Unsurprisingly I have heard many polarising opinions on this film, although I believe it to be one of the smartest films and concepts I have seen. There is a shocking nature to this film that I wasn’t expecting. Throughout the movie there is this motif of dancing and shoes associated with Jojo’s mother, Rosie (Scarlet Johansson). She constantly brings a happiness and hopefulness to the film. And then there is a scene in which Jojo is following a butterfly, a symbol of hope, when he stumbles upon a pair of shoes on a hanging dead body. His mother’s shoes. She has been killed for her beliefs and actions against Hitler in the Resistance. This scene has to be perhaps one of the most heart-breaking things I have ever watched. As Jojo realises his mother is dead, he tries to tie her shoelaces, as she does for him throughout the film, but he can’t. This shocking scene again displays the devastating nature of the film. I could watch this film over and over again and still laugh and cry throughout every single scene.