On this episode of Movie Boarding, (on the 81st anniversary of D-Day) we dive into the bold, bizarre, and unexpectedly heartfelt satire Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi. Set in Nazi Germany, this dark comedy follows a young boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), whose world is turned upside down when he discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Oh—and his imaginary best friend is none other than Adolf Hitler, played hilariously by Waititi himself.

We talk about how the film balances absurdist comedy with deep emotional weight—and how Scarlett Johansson’s character becomes the moral and emotional core of the story. Through quiet acts of love and defiance, her role as a mother is the resistance. Her strength, compassion, and courage in the face of fascism are what ultimately guide Jojo toward humanity.

We unpack the film's mix of humor and heartbreak, explore its unforgettable performances from Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, and Thomasin McKenzie, and ask: how does Jojo Rabbit walk the tightrope between satire and sincerity?

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Show notes:

1. keep saying she instead of he, I noticed  I've been doing that a lot

2. I say concentration camp when I actually mean WW2 

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