![]() Johnson's irrepressible sense of humor serves her well as an actress (even in the " Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise), and watching her react to LaBeouf's initial flirtation-trying to maintain her boundaries all while she is drawn into his humorous rat-a-tat-is just a small example of what this film-and its cast-does really well. Both LaBeouf and Johnson (and later, Church) approach their roles with ease and simplicity, highlighting Gottsagen (who has studied acting since he was a child) beautifully. But these are nitpicks in the face of what "The Peanut Butter Falcon" accomplishes. Some of the adventures work better than others. Watching the relationship develop with Tyler is one of the film's many pleasures. He's always wanted to be "bro dawgs" with someone. Unlike so many disabled characters in film, Zac is not utilized as a symbol, a metaphor, or created to be "inspirational." He's the central figure, he's outspoken and strong, funny and vulnerable. Except for the "names," the film seems to be populated by many non-professional actors, or at least people who actually live in the area. It's a fable, but a fable grounded in details, the here-and-now. Bluegrass, country songs, gospel hymns punctuate the narrative. even the condition of Tyler's boat-comes from reality, not someone's idea of reality. The waves, cornfields, marshes, crab pots. You can smell the salt and pollen and mold in the air. The film takes place in a very specific locale. "Peanut Butter Falcon" is a buddy movie, but it has the quality of a fable, even down to how it's shot by cinematographer Nigel Bluck. If all of this sounds too sentimental to be believed, it isn't. ![]() The trio float down the coastline, unmoored from the trials and stresses of their respective worlds, like Huck and Jim floating down the Mississippi River. After some arguments, she is convinced-by a smitten Tyler-to join them on their outlaw journey. By the time Eleanor catches up with them, they have built a raft with lumber given to them by a blind backwoods preacher. ![]() They set off on foot through a swampy landscape. Zac tells Tyler his mission is to get to Salt Water Redneck's wrestling school, and Tyler, on his way to Florida, decides to help. At the same time, Eleanor searches for Zac before her supervisor orders him to be put into a state hospital with a terrible reputation.Īfter a bumpy beginning, Tyler and Zac bond. Tyler discovers his "stowaway" while being chased by Duncan through the complicated tributaries of North Carolina's Outer Banks. This boat belongs to Tyler ( Shia LaBeouf), a crab fisherman embroiled in a quickly escalating war with a rival named Duncan ( John Hawkes). Zac takes shelter under a tarp on a rusty boat. One night, Carl helps Zac bend back the iron bars on the window, suggests Zac grease himself up with hand soap, and watches his roommate flee into the night, barefoot and wearing just his underwear. Eleanor is forced to label Zac a "flight risk." Zac rooms with Carl ( Bruce Dern), who complains about having to watch the same wrestling video all day but sympathizes with Zac's desire to bust loose. Zac's goal is to get to Salt Water Redneck's wrestling school, the one advertised in the video. Zac is a huge wrestling fan and all day, every day he watches an ancient video tape put out by a wrestler named Salt Water Redneck ( Thomas Haden Church), whom Zac idolizes. He has befriended every elderly resident, as well as Eleanor ( Dakota Johnson), a kindly young woman who works at the facility. ![]() In "The Peanut Butter Falcon," co-written and co-directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, Zac ( Zack Gottsagen) is a man with Down Syndrome who has been placed in a nursing home by the state since he has no family and no resources.
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