MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS: #250

 

The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the wrestling school The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small-time outlaw on the run becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own, to join them on their journey. Written by Lucky Treehouse (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (2019) Is directed and written by Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz and produced by Albert Berger. This was a film that, upon watching the trailer, I was excited to see the film. I am definitely partial to Shia LaBeouf as I think he is a tremendous actor as any role I’ve seen him played he killed it. There were even a few unsolicited recommendations that I watch this film.

So, upon watching the film, I found a uniquely developed road or coming of age film. The main character, played by Zack Gottsagen, felt he had a great performance making things light and straightforward as he is a person with Down syndrome. The journey of these characters seemed at once mundane, but as they traveled into more open spaces and meeting other characters, you find how dangerous and meaningful this trip ends up to be.

In the End: PEANUT BUTTER FALCON creates an adventure that anyone can get behind and enjoy. I also felt the performances and chemistry of the core characters added to creating something memorable. So for this film, I give it 4 of 5 stars.