life is a gift

Bernice 2022-04-20 09:01:16

Jojo, a tiny microcosm of being brainwashed by the Nazis.

What I find interesting about this film is that in the context of World War II, a young child, Jojo, who lives with his mother, has an imaginary friend "Hitler", and the two of them talk about everything.

Jojo is wearing a Nazi boy band uniform, and his room is covered with Hitler posters and Nazi flags. His imaginary Hitler can help him overcome his fears, encourage him and give him advice, although this Hitler occasionally quarrels with him. Temper, like a child.

Hitler's existence largely seems to make up for the lack of the father's role in Jojo's growth, vivid and real.

Turning such a devil into a "funny" uncle from Jojo's perspective, do you think you're beautifying him? That's really wrong, after all, the foot that Jojo kicked at him at the end was really pleasing.

At first, Jojo, who couldn't bear to break the rabbit's neck, was laughed at by everyone, and then under the encouragement of "Hitler", she rushed to Captain K and snatched the grenade to start the rampage mode. Do you think his bravery will be applauded? Stop dreaming, he can blow himself up by throwing a grenade.

With a humorous and ironic shell, it is loaded with a warm story, which makes the stories about Nazis and Jews a little easier.

Color is especially good here.

Whether it's mom Rosie in a retro and bright outfit, or the brightly colored houses in town and the way home, this small, fresh hue adds a lot to the movie.

Rosie put on her coat, smeared soot, and apologized to Jojo pretending to be her father.

"Jojo, I know you miss me, but I've gone somewhere else, I'm trying to make a difference in this world, while I'm away, please take care of my Rosie, you can do Are you there?"

"I can do it"

"Thank you, she's doing her best too"

The camera has been focusing on close-up of Rosie's retro red leather shoes, and it is not unexpected that it has entered a turning point.

When Jojo saw the gallows for the first time, she made a "bah" and turned her head, but was forcibly pressed back by Rosie. At this time, a close-up of the hanged person's shoes was given, which was also helpful for Rosie's future use. The gallows set the stage.

"What did they do?"

"Did what they could."

Rosie was eventually hanged at the gallows.

The film doesn't even give her a frontal close-up, only the red leather shoes that appear many times in the shot give the audience a hint.

Rosie used to tie her shoelaces for Jojo, but this time Jojo finally learned to tie her shoes.

Talk about other characters.

The five men in black, who were arrogant before the Russian attack, were the Nazis joking with Jojo's book, and after the war, they were "civilians" who took off their uniforms and tried to hide from the killings.

And the fat lady who is known as the country who gave birth to 18 children, used the children as human bombs during the war, and then rushed to the battlefield with a machine gun full of comedy.

His good friend York, a cute little fat man, is a nonsensical charge on the battlefield, and in the end is just a child who needs a hug from his mother.

Captain K, a standard Nazi, who would have thought he would lie for Jojo and the Jewish girl, and make them eluded by the Nazis.

The clothes he and his assistants wore during the war made people feel happy. After the war, he took off Jojo's coat again, labelled him Jewish and pretended to spit at him, allowing Jojo to escape.

"I feel sorry for Rosie, she was a good person, a really good person."

"You're okay child, now go back to take care of your sister, okay?"

Seeing this, you will find that the concept of the Nazi Party is gradually weakened, ignoring this background, everyone is nothing more than to live.

Love what Rosie said:

You shouldn't be celebrating wars and discussing politics at your age, you should be climbing trees and accidentally falling off them.

Life is a gift, and we have to live every day well.

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Extended Reading
  • Rudy 2022-03-23 09:01:24

    It’s embarrassing to watch, maybe I just can’t stand the use of Nazis in American movies to make some movies that seem positive and are really boring and self-righteous.

  • Sammy 2021-10-20 19:01:48

    In fairy tales, this is the best one. In this way, it still says "low intentions" and "lower-level leftist style". I really don't know if a human being as high as you is just a flicker? Some film critics almost didn't squeeze their eyes out.

Jojo Rabbit quotes

  • [first lines]

    Jojo Betzler: [Jojo puts on his uniform and looks at himself in the mirror] Jojo Betzler, ten years old. Today, you join the ranks of the Jungvolk in a very special training weekend. It's going to be intense. Today, you become a man.

    [pause]

    Jojo Betzler: I swear to devote all my energies and my strength to the savior of our country, and of his now. I am willing and ready to give up my life for him. So help me, God.

    [Hitler walks around Jojo]

    Adolf Hitler: Yes, that's right. Now, Jojo Betzler, what is your mind?

    Jojo Betzler: Snake mind.

    Adolf Hitler: And Jojo Betzler, what is your body?

    Jojo Betzler: Wolf body.

    Adolf Hitler: Jojo Betzler, what is your courage?

    Jojo Betzler: Panther courage.

    Adolf Hitler: And Jojo Betzler, what is your soul?

    Jojo Betzler: A German soul.

    Adolf Hitler: Yeah, man. You're ready.

    Jojo Betzler: Adolf?

    Adolf Hitler: Hmm?

    Jojo Betzler: I don't... I don't think I can do this.

    Adolf Hitler: What? Of course you can. Sure, you're a little bit scrawny and a bit unpopular and you can't tie your shoelaces even though you're 10 years old, but you're still the bestest, most loyal little Nazi I've ever met. Not to mention the fact you're really good looking. So you're gonna get out there and you're gonna have a great time, okay?

    Jojo Betzler: Okay.

    Adolf Hitler: That's the spirit, okay.

    [Adolf turns Jojo around]

    Adolf Hitler: Heil me, man.

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler.

    Adolf Hitler: Whaaat? You can heil me better than that.

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler.

    Adolf Hitler: Just throw it away. Don't even think about it.

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler.

    Adolf Hitler: No, you're overthinking it. Heil Hitler.

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitaler.

    Adolf Hitler: Who's Hitaler? Do you even speak German?

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler.

    Adolf Hitler: That's not a heil. This is a heil. Heil!

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler!

    Adolf Hitler: Heil Hitler!

    Jojo Betzler: Heil Hitler!

    Adolf Hitler: Heil Hitler!

    [Jojo continues to yell 'Heil Hitler!' several times]

    Adolf Hitler: Ooh, that's it! You've got it! Heil Hitler! Have a great day! Heil Hitler! You can be the best! Heil Hitler! You can do it!

    Jojo BetzlerAdolf Hitler: Heil Hitler! Heil Hitler! Heil Hitler! Heil Hitler! Heil Hitler!

    [they both scream until Jojo runs out the door]

  • Deertz: Heil Hitler!

    Captain Klenzendorf: Heil Hitler!

    Herr Junker: Heil Hitler!

    Captain Klenzendorf: Heil Hitler!

    Herr Mueller: Heil Hitler!

    Captain Klenzendorf: Heil Hitler!

    Herr Klum: Heil Hitler!

    Captain Klenzendorf: Heil Hitler!

    Herr Frosch: Heil Hitler!

    Captain Klenzendorf: Heil Hitler.