Such an awesome movie. Taika Waititi playing Hitler was really controversial when this came out but people missed the point behind that decision entirely. He's a Polynesian Jew filling a role about a man that hated Jews with his entirety. I'm glad you reacted to this and enjoyed it, I was tearing up when you saw the foreshadowing of his mother dying...such a powerful character moment that far too often goes overlooked.
She was doing what she could. Nearly gets me going again, 😢 lol. I didn't know he was Jewish, I thought he was Maori. Still think his priest in the Wilderpeople was the funniest! Cheers for watching.
@@dunkyvslife7447 His Dad is a Maori and his mother is a Russian Jew. Nazis hated the Russians and the Jews...and they feared the Maoris. He was perfect for this role. :) Great reaction btw!
This movie instantly entered my personal top 5 favorite movies of all time after I saw it. It is the perfect satirical example when exploring that particular genre. I wept at the gut punch scene of his mom's demise and how he still tried to tie her shoes. I must've laughed as much as I cried watching this. Brilliant casting, especially the kid who played Jo Jo. Can't believe this was his first time acting in anything.
Great reaction Dunky. The shoe scene had me crying too and left an emotional impact. It was brilliantly setup and executed. Scarlett Johansson did such a great job as Rosie. She was only in the film for 15 minutes, but her performance is something you can never forget. The movie implies that Captain K (Sam Rockwell) is gay and knew about Rosie hiding Elsa ahead of time. He and his boyfriend stopped by the house to bail Jojo out. The pink outfits were designed for him to go out "loud and proud". Keep up the great work Dunky!
Thanks man. I'm not the biggest Scar Jo fan but the scene where she says she'll just 'eat some grapes', and then chews and smiles is the best scene I've ever seen her in. Great smile! I also heard Captain K has a pink triangle on him like the nazis would put on gay people. Damn I love Sam Rockwell!
I didn't expect myself crying that much watching a (what i thought it was going to be) "comedy" movie as well. Love your sensitive reaction and this movie too of course. A great emotional rollercoaster. Greetings from Germany mate 🇩🇪 🇦🇺
This is one of those movies that I wasn't too sure about when I first saw previews for it. Anything with a sensitive and painful subject like this turned comedic can so easily go wrong. But TW did such a lovely job giving us hilarious satire, a perspective of the war from the viewpoint of a kid, and a beautiful show of humanity that leaves you breathless from crying. The emotional scenes were done so honestly and without overdressing. It was raw and real, and even more devastating for it. Such a deft hand at directing, I'm in awe. 💔 If you feel like watching a reaction to this movie from a German, try Cultured Bubble's channel. She has a lot of insights that added even more to an already amazing film. Thank you for your reaction. 💖 ~Caroline
If you liked this movie you should check out the Italian film 'A Beautiful Life', same emotional feels so you'll have to stay hydrated! I know Cultured Bubble, she's awesome. OMG! She's just put out a Princess Bride reaction, sorry, gotta go!
A hilarious movie to be sure but one that makes me cry every time I see it. Great reaction Taken from another reaction channel comment: On captain K’s final uniform he added a lot of decorations, one of them being a pink triangle which the nazis used to identity homosexuals.
After I saw this I watched a whole bunch of reactions and I missed quite a few things. Hadn't heard about the triangle but that is soooo cool, go Cpt.K!
What a beautiful reaction. I reacted the same way right till the very end - smiling and tears rolling down my face as Heroes plays and they both dance... finally free.
The way you muted all of the color does a disservice to the movie. It is intentionally brightly colored in the beginning, because this is seen through JoJo’s point of view, which is someone who is innocently unaware of his indoctrination and the real war. After he finds his mother’s body, the color grading definitely gets muted, to show his realization of the truth and horrors of war.
Thankyou for thinking I know how to mute colours in editing, I'm afraid that's above my skillset. Did I watch a bad version or something? Whatever you saw is how I saw it. Not having a go but did I not see it as it should have been?
as a german, at first it was really hard for me to get into this movie, what with "hitler" being funny and stuff. because obviously, while im not jewish, all the children here learn a LOT in school about national socialism and the horrors of fascism of course. but getting more into the movie, of course i realized how much we needed something like this. movies like schindlers list are a bit iffy anyway on account of them falling into the "heroic non-jewish saviour of jews" you know? and i think theres only so many grey scale, washed out versions of that we can take. but this? beautiful color palette, seen through a little kids eyes, with a jewish character that has actual character and is not a meek victim? (even though she still is one, its just that you can tell that she had a life outside this horrible situation) ... all those things make this movie so memorable in a very good way. i love it.
That bully who put his boot on Jojo's face in the rabbit scene was the one begging the Russian soilders for his own life, before they dragged away Capt K.
Excellent reaction video buddy!! Very good observation. I like how you started already getting depressed about Rosie way before it happened. Were she was being “the father” and tells JoJo “She’s doing what she can”
I remember seeing this in the movies with my girlfriend at the time, im so glad I bought a beanie I wasn't expecting to cry so hard at the mum scene and captain Ks sacrifice.
This film is so good. There are scenes in this (as in many other films) that I only have to see clips of, to get teary-eyed. Have you seen Dead Poets Society, White Squall, Master and Commander, Boychoir, Stand By Me, or Good Will Hunting? All of those have good stories and heartfelt moments. They all have teary-eye moments for me, too... Jonathan Brandis (NES2) was an amazing actor, especially as he got older, and "found his chops." Sad that we lost him. The Captain and Freddy were lovers, who came-out together in flamboyant costumes, and I'm sure they were friends with Jojo's mother, as she was part of the Resistance, and probably a friend to all manner of "undesirables."
Just finished watching a 'Shawshank' reaction so got some cry therapy in, I know exactly what you mean. Haven't seen White Squall or Boychoir, haven't done any movies in ages so will have to get on that. The Cap was def friends with Jojo's mum, not sure about Freddy, he still seemed kind of serious. They did look cool though!
Always great to watch reactions to this film. I avoided it to avoid the depressing reality and finally watched it and Taika is a genius. In my top 5 all time. Thanks for this upload.
Such a great movie. Before I saw it I was having this whole philosophical debate with myself about making fun of Nazis, because I was afraid they’d sacrifice the horror for the benefit of comedy, but it works so well. I laughed out loud and cried like a baby. In the theater no less.
@@dunkyvslife7447 It's with James Rolleston. If you liked JOJO i think you'd like BOY. It's set in NZ in the 80's and is about a boy and his brother, and their estranged father. It's stunning. Like jojo, it's funny but with very moving moments.
I've seen this movie multiple times and watched many reactions, and I never caught the foreshadowing of "she's doing what she can." Nice catch.
Cheers man, I missed lots of stuff too like the pink triangle etc.,
That scene broke all of us 😢 Such a brilliant movie though.
Love the laugh/cry movies! Everyone acted the hell out of it too.
Yeah, even when you already know what's coming, it still hits hard in the gut
@@axlm.808 you right
Such an awesome movie. Taika Waititi playing Hitler was really controversial when this came out but people missed the point behind that decision entirely. He's a Polynesian Jew filling a role about a man that hated Jews with his entirety. I'm glad you reacted to this and enjoyed it, I was tearing up when you saw the foreshadowing of his mother dying...such a powerful character moment that far too often goes overlooked.
She was doing what she could. Nearly gets me going again, 😢 lol.
I didn't know he was Jewish, I thought he was Maori. Still think his priest in the Wilderpeople was the funniest!
Cheers for watching.
@@dunkyvslife7447 His Dad is a Maori and his mother is a Russian Jew. Nazis hated the Russians and the Jews...and they feared the Maoris. He was perfect for this role. :) Great reaction btw!
@@athenasuperheldin1017 Maori and Russian Jew, there's a combo you don't get every day!
@@dunkyvslife7447 Well he is really one of a kind. Loved your reaction!
@@Bjjbhcoa86 I just watched a reaction to the American version of 'the Inbetweeners' and Taika directed the episode.
What is going on!?
I can't get over how incredible this movie is
I know right!
Omg you are so humble, sensitive and adorable person. I love your reaction and I cried with that movie as you did :') Greetings from Lima, Peru.
I'm actually a real prick but I turn all innocent when watching things lol!
Hi from Australia!
Real men cry.
Well then I'm the 'manliest man that ever manned' ... or something.
This movie instantly entered my personal top 5 favorite movies of all time after I saw it. It is the perfect satirical example when exploring that particular genre. I wept at the gut punch scene of his mom's demise and how he still tried to tie her shoes. I must've laughed as much as I cried watching this. Brilliant casting, especially the kid who played Jo Jo. Can't believe this was his first time acting in anything.
His little chubby friend was my favourite, how they always hugged! 😊
Great movie!
@@dunkyvslife7447 Here's a silly interview with them. They should be a comedy team.
th-cam.com/video/lyDSlSz35ng/w-d-xo.html
I reacted EXACTLY the same, tears and laugher and all. First video I've seen from you but you have a new fan!
It was sooo good! This director is great... also I'm a big softie when it comes to the telly.
Beautiful reaction, Dunc.
Thanks mate.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Out."
"Oh no you're not."
- Every teenager ever has had that exact same conversation with their parents.
Yep, or I'd just say "ok" and sneak out later lol.
Great reaction Dunky. The shoe scene had me crying too and left an emotional impact. It was brilliantly setup and executed. Scarlett Johansson did such a great job as Rosie. She was only in the film for 15 minutes, but her performance is something you can never forget.
The movie implies that Captain K (Sam Rockwell) is gay and knew about Rosie hiding Elsa ahead of time. He and his boyfriend stopped by the house to bail Jojo out. The pink outfits were designed for him to go out "loud and proud". Keep up the great work Dunky!
Thanks man. I'm not the biggest Scar Jo fan but the scene where she says she'll just 'eat some grapes', and then chews and smiles is the best scene I've ever seen her in. Great smile!
I also heard Captain K has a pink triangle on him like the nazis would put on gay people. Damn I love Sam Rockwell!
@SweetPEAches69 He was going hard with the grammarphone (?) too!
Wanting Scar Jo to be my mum is something I'd never felt before, but here we are.
@@halfcentaur9836 100% 😂
@@dunkyvslife7447 You should see her in Lost in Translation. That's one helluva movie.
I cry every single time I watch this film, and I cried along with you. It’s so powerful.
I cry just watching the trailer now lol!
Such a good movie, thank you for your reaction video
Best reaction to this movie I've seen, by far.
You should watch more reactions then lol.
Seriously thanks though.
I love how Adolf acts the way a kid would imagine him to act.
I know, kicking that chair was very rude! You think you know someone.
I didn't expect myself crying that much watching a (what i thought it was going to be) "comedy" movie as well. Love your sensitive reaction and this movie too of course. A great emotional rollercoaster. Greetings from Germany mate 🇩🇪 🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed it, gotta do some more movies. I reacted to 'Der Goldene Handschu' which is a GREAT German comedy lol! DARK rocked too. ✌
@@dunkyvslife7447 Not a huge fan of german productions myself tho. I prefer international ones way more but i'm glad you're enjoying those 👍
Taika and the Jewish girl are both from NZ.
I knew he was but had no idea about her.
Captain K has a pink triangle on his uniform towards the end. It meant he was a homosexual
I was told that but didn't notice when watching, what a legend!
This is one of those movies that I wasn't too sure about when I first saw previews for it. Anything with a sensitive and painful subject like this turned comedic can so easily go wrong. But TW did such a lovely job giving us hilarious satire, a perspective of the war from the viewpoint of a kid, and a beautiful show of humanity that leaves you breathless from crying. The emotional scenes were done so honestly and without overdressing. It was raw and real, and even more devastating for it. Such a deft hand at directing, I'm in awe. 💔 If you feel like watching a reaction to this movie from a German, try Cultured Bubble's channel. She has a lot of insights that added even more to an already amazing film. Thank you for your reaction. 💖 ~Caroline
If you liked this movie you should check out the Italian film 'A Beautiful Life', same emotional feels so you'll have to stay hydrated!
I know Cultured Bubble, she's awesome. OMG! She's just put out a Princess Bride reaction, sorry, gotta go!
A hilarious movie to be sure but one that makes me cry every time I see it. Great reaction
Taken from another reaction channel comment: On captain K’s final uniform he added a lot of decorations, one of them being a pink triangle which the nazis used to identity homosexuals.
After I saw this I watched a whole bunch of reactions and I missed quite a few things. Hadn't heard about the triangle but that is soooo cool, go Cpt.K!
What a beautiful reaction. I reacted the same way right till the very end - smiling and tears rolling down my face as Heroes plays and they both dance... finally free.
I hope you've seen 'A beautiful life', if not, See. It. Now! You'll love it.
I love this film but def not 'pain free' lol.
Loved your sincere reaction.
Thanks, those bloody shoes!
I just watched this film yesterday. I’m amazed at the amount of things you caught and predicted! Great reaction video!!!
Cheers! My dad only just watched it and loved it too. Have you seen 'Life is beautiful'? If you loved this you'll love that.
Such a genuinely beautiful reaction.
Thanks, needed plenty of fluids after that one!
I haven’t seen your channel before but the fact that you love Sam Rockwell says a lot! Good video.
Thanks, 'Moon', omg 'nuff said!
The way you muted all of the color does a disservice to the movie. It is intentionally brightly colored in the beginning, because this is seen through JoJo’s point of view, which is someone who is innocently unaware of his indoctrination and the real war. After he finds his mother’s body, the color grading definitely gets muted, to show his realization of the truth and horrors of war.
Thankyou for thinking I know how to mute colours in editing, I'm afraid that's above my skillset. Did I watch a bad version or something? Whatever you saw is how I saw it. Not having a go but did I not see it as it should have been?
My fave reaction. May your channel grow. :)
Why thankyou.🤩
as a german, at first it was really hard for me to get into this movie, what with "hitler" being funny and stuff. because obviously, while im not jewish, all the children here learn a LOT in school about national socialism and the horrors of fascism of course. but getting more into the movie, of course i realized how much we needed something like this. movies like schindlers list are a bit iffy anyway on account of them falling into the "heroic non-jewish saviour of jews" you know? and i think theres only so many grey scale, washed out versions of that we can take. but this? beautiful color palette, seen through a little kids eyes, with a jewish character that has actual character and is not a meek victim? (even though she still is one, its just that you can tell that she had a life outside this horrible situation) ... all those things make this movie so memorable in a very good way. i love it.
Life is beautiful is another great one but I get what you're saying about Schindler. He did it all for money until the end.
Oh Dunky...I love your big heart, brother.
Cheers for that, bastard in real life though lol.
That bully who put his boot on Jojo's face in the rabbit scene was the one begging the Russian soilders for his own life, before they dragged away Capt K.
I noticed that when watching other reactions, I missed a fair bit the first time.
Excellent reaction video buddy!! Very good observation. I like how you started already getting depressed about Rosie way before it happened. Were she was being “the father” and tells JoJo “She’s doing what she can”
Wow. I did not pick up the 'she's doing what she can' line on the second time...subtle foreshadowing there.
My heart did a mini break when I heard that.
Lo quiero mucho, hermosa reacción 🤎
Mucho aprecciacio? lol
Homeless man steals a video player!
Haha, that's where you're wrong! No one calls me a man.
Beautiful movie. Beautiful reaction. Thanks.
Thanks for that! I just need to have tissues handy for next time lol.
Your reaction is by far my favorite on TH-cam because that was exactly me in the movie theater ❤️
Good to hear it! Glad someone can share the pain lol.
I remember seeing this in the movies with my girlfriend at the time, im so glad I bought a beanie I wasn't expecting to cry so hard at the mum scene and captain Ks sacrifice.
Haha, "nothing's wrong baby, my eyes are just cold". Let me guess, your missus didn't even shed a tear? That's a cold woman!
A beautiful review.
Thanks man, someone else just said I look like a bum!
Had to make sure i wasn't the only guy who teared up at all those scenes
All these other reactors are COLD as ICE!
Great reaction man.
Cheers, still hurts lol.
This film is so good. There are scenes in this (as in many other films) that I only have to see clips of, to get teary-eyed.
Have you seen Dead Poets Society, White Squall, Master and Commander, Boychoir, Stand By Me, or Good Will Hunting? All of those have good stories and heartfelt moments. They all have teary-eye moments for me, too...
Jonathan Brandis (NES2) was an amazing actor, especially as he got older, and "found his chops." Sad that we lost him.
The Captain and Freddy were lovers, who came-out together in flamboyant costumes, and I'm sure they were friends with Jojo's mother, as she was part of the Resistance, and probably a friend to all manner of "undesirables."
Just finished watching a 'Shawshank' reaction so got some cry therapy in, I know exactly what you mean.
Haven't seen White Squall or Boychoir, haven't done any movies in ages so will have to get on that.
The Cap was def friends with Jojo's mum, not sure about Freddy, he still seemed kind of serious.
They did look cool though!
Easily one of my favorite movies of all time. Funny and heartbreaking. Thanks for the reaction!
You're welcome! Yeah, it was great, Scar Jo was so lovely. Def need tissues though.
Good❤
Thanks!
Such a good movie. Love your reaction.
Thanks, bloody good movie!
What an authentic reaction. Nice one, Dunky! And you've tackled Six Feet Under? I'll be back for more. 😁
Thanks!
I think I'm the only person doing 'six feet', some of the episodes are beating me up a bit too.
@@dunkyvslife7447 Indeed, Six Feet is not for the timid.
Check out McKenzie's (the girl in the wall) other work. In particular: Leave No Trace. She is a fantastic actress.
I'll look it up, thought she was too young to have a career yet.
@@dunkyvslife7447 Yeah, she not old. :)
Always great to watch reactions to this film. I avoided it to avoid the depressing reality and finally watched it and Taika is a genius. In my top 5 all time. Thanks for this upload.
I get that way too. I know a movie will be great but put it off because I don't want the pain!
Such a great movie. Before I saw it I was having this whole philosophical debate with myself about making fun of Nazis, because I was afraid they’d sacrifice the horror for the benefit of comedy, but it works so well. I laughed out loud and cried like a baby. In the theater no less.
I can't see these in the cinema, I get too embarrassed. God it was good! Had to start binging reactions to it straight after I finished lol.
It doesn't happen often that I sub to a channel after only one video, but you deserve it.
You just saved yourself some time lol.
I have to do some more movies, I always look up 'Marley and me' reactions but nothing really there.
Taika doesn’t live in our world, we live in his!
Not many filmmakers left doing original work and not sequels or remakes.
Nice reaction video. Enjoyed your reaction.
Cheers, great movie!
The best ond more honest reaction I see It of this movie
Thanks man, that was a rough one!
RIP jonathan brandis- that's who you thinking of:)_
That's it! 👍
I thought he was going to keep her in the wall and I felt sick.
But it was so good, yeah there were such gutwrenching bits
Just dark enough to be scared it could go darker. Need tissues in future lol.
2:00 😁😂😂😂😂😂 dude that is Sam rockwell
So happy to see him, great cast all 'round!
delightfully real reaction and raw...lol
Thanks!
this is the only guy to call the twist... great job.
Thanks, I didn't want to see it come to fruition though!
great reaction!!!
Thanks, your comment ain't half bad either!!!
I love your reaction bro
Cheers man, needed some fluids after this one lol.
Great reaction! 😭♥️
Thanks, just 'doing what I can' 😭😂!
The panzershrek scene is beyond hilarious! Legendary
I have no idea what you mean (my memory is shot).
@@dunkyvslife7447 towards the end when Yorkie drops the RPG and it goes off
@@chazdarvy1507 Everyone was great but Yorkie was my fave by far
My favorite movie ever. ✌🏻❤️
Have you watched Taika Waititi’s ‘BOY’?
No I haven't, that's with Ethan Hawke yeah?
@@dunkyvslife7447 It's with James Rolleston. If you liked JOJO i think you'd like BOY. It's set in NZ in the 80's and is about a boy and his brother, and their estranged father. It's stunning. Like jojo, it's funny but with very moving moments.
Oh and taika stars in it too!
@@fairydoom7311 Well so far I've liked all his other movies.
I'll put it on the list.
Boy was a great film. It was my introduction to Waititi and I loved the independent vibe and realism of the movie
I've seen you bumming for money on the street!
Your mum wants you to visit us more.