Of all the World War II-era films we've seen in recent history, none have been done in the vein of Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit.'

As one would expect from Waititi, 'Rabbit' is infused with different forms of humor, from tongue-in-cheek to ironic humor and, of course, plenty of well-deserved digs at the common enemy of that time period. The young Roman Griffin Davis does an admirable job as the titular character, whose scrawny self is pitiful and easy to root for as he undergoes a metamorphosis while many around him are brainwashed and blind. Here, ScarJo does a good job breaking the mold of her recent cringe-worthy roles (see 'Marriage Story'), as she delivers a memorable performance as young Jojo's mother. And Waititi's portrayal of an imaginary, eccentrically embarrassing Hitler is hard to ignore.

As for the rest of the film, it's hard not to see similarities with Wes Anderson efforts, particularly 'Moonrise Kingdom.' Perhaps Waititi is paying homage to Anderson, or maybe it's a coincidence. Whatever it is, 'Rabbit' is still unique, as it takes us on an emotional roller coaster through all the satirical twists and turns.

'Jojo Rabbit' is probably too mainstream to be considered a cult hit, but that's okay. It should be appreciated for what it is, and nothing more.