As the American great-granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, this movie moved me to tears. I've never felt so compelled to review a film. It is a sparkling inspiration, a reminder of humanity while very clearly acknowledging the evil that reigned. It made me laugh, too, (director Taika Waititi is brilliant) which helped make this not a dark film to watch - despite depicting the horror of the times.
Visuals were fantastic. The music - both song and soundtrack - was BRILLIANT. And the actors were incredible. I think Scarlett Johansson took the spotlight (and it helped knowing she herself is Jewish! As is Waititi) but Roman Griffin Davis (the protagonist) and Thomasin McKenzie (a Jewish girl in hiding) really brought justice to the many souls their characters represented.
Above all, the writing was spot-on. Johansson's determination to show her son humanity at a time when being human was dangerous. Her courage and sacrifice. McKenzie's declaration that NO JEW IS WEAK while she struggles to find life in her dangerous hideout. And a German captain's last brave stand (played by the marvelous Sam Rockwell).
All the little moments and big exclamations - this movie should be screened in all schools across the world.
Visuals were fantastic. The music - both song and soundtrack - was BRILLIANT. And the actors were incredible. I think Scarlett Johansson took the spotlight (and it helped knowing she herself is Jewish! As is Waititi) but Roman Griffin Davis (the protagonist) and Thomasin McKenzie (a Jewish girl in hiding) really brought justice to the many souls their characters represented.
Above all, the writing was spot-on. Johansson's determination to show her son humanity at a time when being human was dangerous. Her courage and sacrifice. McKenzie's declaration that NO JEW IS WEAK while she struggles to find life in her dangerous hideout. And a German captain's last brave stand (played by the marvelous Sam Rockwell).
All the little moments and big exclamations - this movie should be screened in all schools across the world.
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