[Movie Review] Jojo Rabbit

Today's movie is Jojo Rabbit.
It is a masterpiece that depicts the innocence and growth of a young boy, as well as the ruthlessness and sorrow of war that swallows everything up.

Synopsis
Germany during World War II. Ten-year-old Jojo, who lives with his mother Rosie, joins a Hitler Youth camp he has long admired. Encouraged by his imaginary friend Adolf, Jojo tries his best to complete the rigorous training under Captain Klenzendorf, but because he is kind-hearted, he is mocked as a coward and given the dishonorable nickname "Jojo Rabbit." Meanwhile, Jojo discovers the presence of Elsa, a Jewish girl being hidden by Rosie in their home. Although he panics at the sight of the Jewish person he was taught to hate, he eventually finds himself drawn to Elsa, contrary to the teachings of Adolf and the Hitler Youth.

The atmosphere of the film is gentle for the first two-thirds, but in stark contrast, the depiction of war in the final act is extremely heartless and painful to watch.
I'm glad Yorki survived.
The directorial choice to frequently show close-ups of his mother's feet was a sad and poignant piece of foreshadowing; when I realized why, a wave of sadness and heartache washed over me, and I thought it was very well done.

Even Adolf, who is used as a comedic relief character at first, is portrayed in the second half as a character whose mere appearance evokes anxiety and tension, which I also thought was a clever directorial choice.
Overall, while the flow of the story centers on the boy's growth and his budding romance, it is a great film that goes beyond just that.

And, above all, the final scene.
It symbolizes Jojo and Elsa trying to move forward and live positively, and it brought tears to my eyes.

I wrote my thoughts quite seriously today.
So, I think I'll upload a slightly silly image.
Thank you for reading until the end.