Jojo Rabbit (2019) | Patreon Pick of The Month | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

[@manueldeabreu1980]

This movie should have been nominated for an Oscar. It was absolutely brilliant. It runs the gamut of emotions.

[@HRacer52]

It... was. It was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, and won for Best Adapted Screenplay.

[@kuhpunkt]

@@HRacer52 lol

[@Andrew-tf8jt]

It won the Oscar for best screen play so it must have been nominated😳

[@indiefjant]

The movie is portraying this time in Germany from the eyes of a child. So the way the whole movie so distinctly switches from being all whimsical and fun to suddenly turning dark and more serious the moment he finds his mother in the square makes sense. Up until that point in Jojo’s life he had never really been exposed to the horrors of it all, so everything was just seen and portrayed exactly like a child would see it, full of childlike wonder and whimsy. It’s a brilliantly told story.

[@BigGator5]

"Nothing makes sense anymore." "Yeah, I know, definitely not a good time to be a Nazi." Fun Fact: Mel Brooks praised the film in his speech at the AFI awards in January 2020: "I just saw Jojo Rabbit (2019), and it's really a terrific and eloquent and beautiful picture." Lost In Adaptation Fact: The film is based on Christine Leunens's novel Caging Skies (2008), a book that Waititi's mom loved before turning him onto it as well. "Imaginary Hitler" is an added element, although the rest of the story's main characters are adaptations of the book. Historical Fact: Despite not being a full-on war movie, all of the German equipment seen, both carried and vehicles, are genuine German gear. No mocked-up non-German vehicles are used ever during the film. Taika Waititi discovered in his research that WWII Germany was very vibrant and fashionable and was interested in shying away from traditional war films showing it as dreary and dark, instead presenting the town as a seemingly celebratory place and dressing characters as stylishly as possible. He liked the idea that everything seems happy, but just underneath the surface "the third Reich is crumbling, and, you know, the dream is over."

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

Surprised the wife wasn’t a ball of tears through this.

[@chrisdennis1449]

This is one of my favorite movies. Captain K is an amazing character. Jojo imagination of Hitler is the best. On a more serious note, notice how Captain K rushed into the house just in time to save Jojo and Elsa, then he saves Jojo at the end. What an amazing movie. One minute you are laughing the next you are crying

[@YoureMrLebowski]

The good people at Patreon know what they're doing.

[@ragad3]

Thank you!

[@jimhowe2624]

Fun fact: This person rips off the most watched part of your video and adds it to their "own compilation" so they can profit off you.

[@popculturallychallenged]

@jimhowe2624 We're honored to be included in his videos with other reactors that we look up to and admire. 🙂

[@susanliltz3875]

You’re thinking of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit “ (Oops as I typed it you got it!! You’re right!)

[@johnniekight1879]

This movie has it all. Beautifully filmed. Incredible soundtrack. And all gave stellar performances. And some classic lines.

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

Kinda disappointed that Toni laughed at the funny parts and didn’t sob uncontrollably at the scene we were all waiting for. Glad you both liked the move, though, one of my favorites.

[@nem447]

War movies don't always need an R rating to get their point across. Being able to reach a wider and younger audience, this film shows kids how to think for themselves, and to not just assume that what you're told and what is going on around you is true or right.

[@jackransom.]

Sobbed like a baby when the credits rolled first time watching this flick. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time ; ).

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

The mother said she never looked a tiger in the eye, but that's not true in my eyes. She had the guts to stand up to the Nazi regime and tried to help people. Gestapo were the official secret police of Nazi Germany. So they got wind that there might be a person hiding out in the house, so they came to tear it apart. Captain K brought his mom's bike over, either because he saw her bike and she wasn't with it, or he actually already saw her hanging and came to protect Jojo and the girl. He was in the same boat, because he was obviously gay and was basically in fear for his own life too.

[@previouslyachimp]

I believe the statement is partially incorrect. It's unlikely that the Gestapo thought she was hiding someone; rather, they likely saw her placing the resistance notes on the bench. The symbolism of the houses with 'eyes' when the mother is hanged suggests that people are watching, which, of course, they were. It was common for neighbors to report on each other. Additionally, it's not the mother's bike that Captain K brings. Perhaps he just knew about the mother's capture or death and wanted to be there to help Jojo.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

It's false since the has a picture of a tiger with massive big eyes. Else stares at it when she's outside, likely thinking back to Rosie's words.

[@pulkmees]

"They're crazy !!!" *perplexing look* "The nazis? "

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Her: "I don't like foul language." Rosie: "Come on Shitler!" Her: XD

[@JohnSmith-pw9lk]

No one would burn books these days, right?

[@micheletrainor1601]

It's disturbing how close we are to repeating past mistakes. We learned nothing.

[@garyjonjon]

They actually burned porn and communists propaganda but you can't do that anymore. Porn is forever on the internet. Sad.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

One of the most prominent Jewish kids being hid was Anne Frank. Guess which country bans the books depicting her diaries.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@garyjonjon Well, they ban porn sites now. lol

[@christophercarey1]

​@@garyjonjonjust tearing down statues all over Europe by the far left who call everyone they disagree with a Nazi. The irony is lost on them.

[@user-ux9ll3yk5y]

Nice one 👍 The 80s film Parenthood staring Steve Martin is another good reaction film.

[@joshfuller7103]

Omg this is one of my favorite movies!!!! It’s hilarious yet deep

[@PaiMei667]

I requested this movie pretty much as you started this channel. Better late than never, I guess 🤷‍♂

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction like always! Love this movie, the film is based on Leunens' 2004 novel Caging Skies, it's fair to say that Waititi took creative liberties when developing Jojo Rabbit. For instance, an imaginary Hitler does not make an appearance in the book. Waititi who ultimately went on to play Hitler, came up with the idea himself. Waititi said that he had no interest in accurately portraying Hitler, saying "Screw This Guy" One of my favourite scenes is when the Gestapo officers (led by Stephen Merchant) searching Jojo's home. However, the scene is also hilarious with the Gestapo doing little more than greeting one another with the "Heil Hitler" salute which is made 31 times in the scene. And in a interview Waititi told that he thought this would not only be a funny moment but also work to highlight how childish and silly the Nazi Party was. Seeing these grown men who claim to be members of a master race do their dumb greeting over and over just makes them look like a bunch of idiots. Along with being a movie about this period in time, Waititi also had a more intimate and personal influence on the film. He explained that the film is a love letter to single parents, like his own mother, who do all they can to protect their children. Keep up the good work.

[@susanliltz3875]

Recognize the guy that was teaching them to throw a “hand grenade “ he was the bad guy in The Green Mile” that killed the little girls.

[@tomhoffman4330]

Sam Rockwell, that's Correct!👍

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

And Iron Man two!

[@o.b.7217]

You mean the man who has no name, Susan?

[@Savatage1964]

Don't forget his sidekick was Theon Greyjoy in GOT and the guy who killed John Wick's dog.

[@adamkatt]

captain K woooooooooo

[@davidmichaelson1092]

You are thinking of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." No...not at all like that. That is a comedy. This is a comedy that slips into much deeper depths. Perfectly acted. No it is not an accurate portrayal of WW II. But it does get the feeling of it very right. It is just details that are not right. That said, it also got a lot of technical details VERY correct. Like the Panzerfaust and the Panzerschreck.

[@locutus9956]

It's an absolute masterpiece of a movie imo. Didnt expect that much of it when I first heard of it but it absolutely blew me away. Id probably at a push call it a 'comedic/satirical drama' as its not REALLY just a straight up comedy but its essentially poking fun at the absolute lunacy that was Nazi Germany (and somehow manages to do so without feeling like its making light or belittling some really REALLY serious and heavy historical events. Wonderful film and frankly Career best performances from everyone involved (including Sam Rockwell and Scarlet Johansen and thats saying alot considering both of their extensive filmographies!). Oh as to whether its based on historical events... not any SPECIFIC one but pretty much everything depicted did happen (not SPECIFICALY with those characters etc but all the things depicted are historically accurate for the most part (the absolutely insane propoganda and myths they brainwashed kids (and adults) into believing about the Jews, the level of fanaticism people got swept up in, the folks trying to make a difference where they could and often at giving their lives for that and folks within the system trying to make a differnece too, and Germany's increasingly desperate efforts with regards to putting kids and old men with anything they could cobble together as equipment on the front line as the war ran on and they got backed into a corner. It's all pretty much accurate albeit played up for dramatic/comic effect.

[@locutus9956]

Also Rebel Wilson I should add though to be fair I cant STAND her in most other things so thats not particularly high praise from me :P

[@pandorabrown6581]

Oh my Gosh. Ohhhh my Goooooosh! I asked for this damn near a year ago on a KZbin video and have been randomly wishing you'd do it ever since! I can't believe this is happening! I'm so excited :O

[@ragad3]

Ah, I’m glad we share similar tastes!

[@Andrew-tf8jt]

Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Stephen Merchant, Taika Waitiri, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, what more could you ask for?

[@Yawnzee_]

You are thinking of the movie who framed rodger rabbit another amazing movie with a great cast hope you guys react to it.

[@ChristiofromMauritius]

Surprised Toni didn't break! I tear up every time I watch *that scene.

[@popculturallychallenged]

I feel like I'm getting stronger with every movie I watch... - Toni 🤓

[@Steelburgh]

I don't think it was an abrupt shift. There were hints almost from the beginning that it was going to turn dark. It's JoJo's journey from being completely blinded by Nazi propaganda and fanaticism to being completely disillusioned. I thought it was very deftly handled. One of my top 5 movies of all time.

[@Steelburgh]

Also, if you want a very different take on the same general story, read Caging Skies, the book this was adapted from. It's extremely different and much darker.

[@BlackDeathThrash]

This broke into my top 5 of all time favorite movies the first time I watched it, it is absolutely brilliant. Props for the Iron Maiden shirt David, UP THE IRONS!

[@Savatage1964]

What an absolute gem of a movie... I've seen it half a dozen times and it still makes me giggle

[@kristianberg4264]

Ok, if Toni, who’ll cry at anything doesn’t she’d a tear watching this movie, she’s broken, cuz I’ve never seen a reactor who doesn’t at the mothers death scene. I feel like you both missed that the reason capt.K helped jojo and the Elsa,was because he and his partner were gay lovers, so they too had something to hide,that could get them killed. One of the most brilliant movies and deserved Oscars for sure, sadly that didn’t happen.

[@louielouie22]

Love the classic maiden shirt. I had that one in the 80s🤘

[@tomtorres212]

The piece of paper Rosie put down says "Liberate Germany, fight the party".......probably one of the best Anti-hate movies ever made and it´s sad you obviously missed so many subtely hidden stuff throughout the movie. still a great reaction ;)

[@dcemerald70]

What I think is amazing about this film is how it explores the dogmatism of the Germans that chose become Nazis out of blind loyalty. JoJo, being a young kid was easily influenced, goes through the journey of realizing the flaw in that dogmatism and how his mother was raising him not only to do what was right, but to learn to do it for when she’s no longer with him. I also love how you watch the connection between him and Elsa and how they grow from being two estranged children with different cultural backgrounds to not only friends but to a brother-sister relationship. Also there’s an implication that Captain K and Freddy, his second in command, were lovers; they had to keep it secret, because it was forbidden to be LGBTQ+ in those days. Men that were queer would be branded with a pink triangle that represented their homosexuality. 👦🏼🐇❤️🤍🖤

[@johngingras]

Really impressive acting performances from everyone in this.

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

They found a brilliant couple of young actors to play JoJo and Elsa.

[@DogeDavidLoredan]

Was a funny sad movie for sure

[@zzzkoszzz]

The Hitler scenes correspond to the timeline of events in WW2.

[@CanadaDan]

What was real is the propaganda taught to German kids about Jews n the Nazi kids camps too. I'm surprised Toni didn't cry when Jojo found the mom, maybe it was more of a shock n awe

[@Vendetta_s]

And how really kids just wanted to fit in 8:42 like here, how Jojo is peer pressured to be like everyone else. None of them liked it. Yet kids seek validation and approval from others around them especially those older and seem ‘cooler’ Jojo friend even said he didn’t see all the fuss about Jews when he actually saw them. Because most boys were still toddlers in the early-mid 30s when those riots and rounding up was happening.

[@mikennem9077]

One of my favorite movies ever. the director (Taika Waititi) is also a Jew.

[@StoryTimewithMissAnna]

When you were trying to remember a rabbit movie that was like real life, I was thinking of the movie HARVEY starring Jimmy Stewart. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it highly.

[@zecav1786]

Love this movie. Great job Toni & David

[@Heisenberg-Blue]

At that time it was completely normal because people imagined that this was the only way to become a tough man. In Russia it is practically still the same today; a lot of regulation is based on violence.

[@peterschairer488]

This might be rough for Toni.

[@StoryTimewithMissAnna]

I also recommend watching Schindler's list for an idea of what the Nazi's took it upon themselves to say they had the right to do to others. A powerful film.

[@bethscott4330]

Actually, I enjoyed the more comedic Thor movies lol. I respect your opinion and have heard similar responses.

[@paulcurlin2789]

I am saying this before you both react to the movie. I am always very happy tp see that all of the people reacting to a movie have not seen it. Good job ♥ Oh, and Scarlett Johansson ♥🙂

[@m.hreels9822]

I think this movie was too much for sweet innocent, Toni ❤😅 🙏🏻

[@chrisby30]

Great Reaction, one of the many things I like is the more JoJo becomes friends with Elsa the nastier Hitler gets

[@bethscott4330]

Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

[@JC-ke7mj]

This one was great! Thank y'all!

[@popculturallychallenged]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glyngasson8450]

The young actor who plays JoJo had never acted before

[@popculturallychallenged]

He did an amazing job!

[@BlackDeathThrash]

Don't worry Toni, the rabbit was just acting dead.

[@anaacevedo2263]

Thank you for reacting to the movie, " Jo Jo Rabbit " . Can you please react to the movies , " The Joker" , " As Good As It Gets" , The Notebook , The Hunchback of Notre Dame, " One Flew Over the Coo Coo's Nest" , " Encanto " , " Coco" , Tangled " , " The Water boy " , " Little Nicky " , " Jerry McGuire " and " Forest Gump " ?

[@NickThorbjørnsen2207]

You've gotta stop making Toni cry dude. I'm only at the start I know she's gonna cry.

[@ragad3]

And? (I thought the same too!)

[@kristianberg4264]

The one movie she should have cried, nothing, go figure. Lol

[@micheletrainor1601]

I dont know if you two picked up on captain K and Freddie Finkle. But when you see him fighting towards the end both of them are wearing the pink triangle ( which was placed on homosexuel nazis as hated by nazis) both showing how even they can still be strong. I love how when his mother is killed he finds ways to take care of jojo and his " sister" saving their lives and his final act alive is to save jojo again. If dont know Taika is jewish himself ,he did absolutely no research on hitler he said he didnt deserve that respect but also its jojos imagination that has created this hitler anyway.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

and now america is going in the same direction, which was actually why he filmed it now

[@jbwade5676]

🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@etxkevin7452]

Ooooff....that scene....ooofff....

[@chrisreulbach]

Never got into this one... but you know I'll watch the reaction. 😇

[@o.b.7217]

Ready for some harsh truth? This reaction is really poorly cut. Just five minutes longer, and you could have let a lot of 'important' scenes in it.

[@kuhpunkt]

Why don't you do it then?

[@o.b.7217]

@@kuhpunkt Because I don't have a reaction channel? Others did it, though. Lots of others. Therefore I know it's not impossible to do.

[@kuhpunkt]

@@o.b.7217 But you don't know the reality behind the editing and getting flagged.

[@o.b.7217]

@@kuhpunkt Read my last comment again. Maybe you'll notice something...

[@kuhpunkt]

@@o.b.7217 I read what you wrote. It's not that simple.

[@tomhoffman4330]

This should be Interesting, I never know whether to call this one a 'Dark Comedy' or a 'Dramedy'🤷‍♂because it's Surprisingly Funny, but it's also Seriously Sad too...🥲