The Peanut Butter Falcon is the 2019 first feature-length release from directing duo, Tyler Nilson, and Michael Schwartz. This Lucky Treehouse produced picture follows the story of Zack, a special needs man, and his life on the lam after meeting Tyler, a local fisherman who's coincidentally also being persecuted. Together they decide to run away and fulfill Zack's lifelong dream of being a Pro Wrestler in what many have described as a modern reimagining of the Huckleberry Finn adventure.This picture is warm, fulfilling, and brings the audience a crack of sunshine in a world many would consider dark nowadays. The exceptional dual directing done by Nilson and Schwartz is beyond expectations, especially considering that this is their first accredited feature-length picture. The cinematography was captivating, with the masterfully crafted lense work done by Nigel Bluck. With such beautiful serene scenery as the southern swamp landscape, Bluck was able to consume the audience and create an atmosphere of absolute harmony, even in the most troubling situations. The performances by the cast were astronomically executed, with a veteran line up of actors such as Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson, this picture was expected to succeed from the get-go. The on-screen chemistry between Shia and Dakota, had us smiling, laughing, and feeling attached to characters we've only been allowed a glimpse into the life of. Most notably, the performance presented by Zack Gottsagen was stunning. Considering his circumstances and his limited experience being a leading man, Zack provided the audience with a guided understanding behind the mind and ambitions of people with down syndrome, which sadly get dismissed as unrealistic due to unavoidable mental obstacles. In my opinion, if Zack is able to get a more classical and formal training as a thespian, I could absolutely see him leading other pictures as a special needs man and representing a community which has, for too long, been denied access into Hollywood. The screenplay was solid, nothing over the top but nothing underwhelming. It carries and successfully translates the story into the film reel. The score composed by Zachary Dawes gave the film exactly the kind of finishing touch it needed. With clear inspirations being derived from folk music artists, such as Willie Nelson, this movie is able to transport the eardrum of the viewer into a life unknown by many as the underbelly of the south and its swamp pervaded land. Overall, I was surprisingly taken over with joy watching this picture. If you are looking for an escape into a heartwarming story that is set to inspire and bond, then this is the movie for you.
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