Zak comes to care very deeply for his friend, so much so that hes willing to give away all of his birthday wishes. [22][23], LaBeouf and Gottsagen appeared as themselves presenting Best Live Action Short Subject at the 92nd Academy Awards.[30]. . Even though there is some minor adult concepts in the movie, the moral and value story far outweighs them in terms of children watching the movie. When a frantic Eleanor catches up to them, she has a tough choice to make: take Zak back, or let him keep pursuing his dream. And the wonderful Zack Gottsagen in this picture completely redeems many of its shortcomings. Its an endearing phrase that comes up a few times throughout the movie. Personally I have three kids and we all watched it and absolutely loved it. Zak and Tyler become friends while travelling. This small act of kindness demonstrates what kind of a person he really is. Tyler is initially reluctant to take Zach with him, but realizes that he would be lost without him, so they start traveling together. And I am a bad guy. Spotting Duncan and Ratboy in the crowd, Eleanor frees herself and attempts to warn Tyler as Zak overcomes his fear and throws Sam from the ring, winning the fight. "The Peanut Butter Falcon" is a Mark Twain story revived anew by the main character of Zak and his capacity to love without judgment. It's also powerful from a representation standpoint, as it centers on a character with Down syndrome (Zack Gottsagen). Salt Water trains Zak as a wrestler, and quickly puts Zak on a local fight card, which he believes he has rigged for Zak's safety and success. Eleanor is forced to label Zac a "flight risk." Tyler and Eleanor kiss, but he uses the moment to handcuff her to a steering wheel to prevent her from intervening. Tyler learns how much he doesnt know about Eleanors lifethat, like Tyler and Zak, she has experienced loss in the early death of her husband. Lindsey Weishar enjoys traveling, exploring the origins of words, and reading. Under the Silver Lake Explained: Whats Up With the Ending? Who told you that? Likewise, his rebellious spirit shines through, as does his ability to getalongwith people. Although The Peanut Butter Falconisn't wholly based on a true story, there is enoughtruth behind the events in the movie. The next morning, Eleanor discovers their camp, and attempts to persuade Zak to come back with her. I wont spoil the ending, which involves a wrestling match featuring The Peanut Butter Falcon, a budding relationship between Tyler and Eleanor, and Tylers past catching up to him, but what I will say is that Zaks language changes in a powerful wayhe begins to refer to Eleanor and Tyler as his family. This is particularly beautiful because each of them has lost family, and each needs the others. The feeling of pity towards him as a person who got it very hard in this life is quickly replaced by sympathy and respect. Tyler: Yeah, youre gonna die. They drop the F bomb four times and share a couple shots of moonshine that wasnt really focused on. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images). Meanwhile, the character of Eleanor is straight-shooting and empathetic at once. Youre strong, Zak. as Clint / The Salt Water Redneck, In "The Peanut Butter Falcon," co-written and co-directed by, Zac takes shelter under a tarp on a rusty boat. Duncan strikes Tyler with a tire iron, knocking him unconscious as the fight ends. She then must accompany the two men on their journey. He believes thats the most important and admirable trait he can have, and hes intent on making sure Zak knows this. Set in the Outer Banks, the familiar plot is balanced out by the beautiful, beachy landscape and heartwarming moments shared between the characters. They discover the school has been closed for over a decade and the Redneck, now known as Clint, is no longer a wrestler. And even Eleanor, who at first is sure that Zach needs to be returned to the orphanage, because he will not be able to live a normal life, eventually understands Tyler is right. [7] Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and Bruce Dern joined the cast for the film in June 2017. Lee Spencer is the actor, Glen is the character. When Tyler destroys the others fishing gear, he finds himself fleeing for his life. By the time Eleanor catches up with them, they have built a raft with lumber given to them by a blind backwoods preacher. 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. The owner of the boat is a certain Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a thirty-year-old loser who is very worried about the death of his brother Mark (Jon Bernthal). Thats all right. Zak: I want to be a professional wrestler. Youre a hero.Zak: I cant be a hero because I am a Down syndrome.Tyler: Whats that got to do with your heart? Oddly enough, both approaches result in a kind of spontaneous unpredictability." Therefore, they rather serve as a background for him and give cues, especially since their characters are written quite casually purely from the script. 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. He was abandoned by his family, and the government placed Zack in a home for the poor in North Carolina. Sometimes you just need a fluffy, unrealistic chick flick featuring Hilary Duff's sister. See our, This movie was a heartfelt warm unique beautiful movie that has a foundation and a morality that more people should live by. The boat quickly becomes unusable, Tyler is going to make his way to Florida, Zach asks to go with him: on the way to Florida there is a school of the famous wrestler Salty Redneck (Thomas Hayden Church), whose videotape Zach watched to holes. In style, this is a completely typical indicino, made for the Sundance festival. The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story that begins when Zak (Zach Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). The Peanut Butter Falcon. Yet, the hero's journey has never been done with a hero like Zak. (Especially since he himself lost his older brother.) Zak's caretaker at the nursing home, Eleanor, embarks on a journey to find Zak and return him safely to the facility. To this end, the 2019 film The Peanut Butter Falcon makes clear that what we say to ourselves and others matters deeply, not only for who we are but for who we become. They break out into a dance and do, indeed, party. Tyler: That dont make you a bad guy. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 95% based on 220 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The second attempt was successful: Zak really escaped and began to hide in someones old boat. Budget: $6.2 million, Global gross: $22.8 million Tyler is troubled by grief. How is it dealt with? The geographic journey on which the two men embark leads to a natural deepening of their relationship. PTSD has left him troubled and closed-off from the possibility of intimacy. Zak: Yo, please dont mess with the Peanut Butter Falcon. The soundtrack contains original music composed by Zach Dawes, Jonathan Sadoff of Thenewno2, and Noam Pikelny and Gabe Witcher of Punch Brothers, as well as new and classic songs from Sara Watkins, Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show, Gregory Alan Isakov, Ola Belle Reed, and the Staple Singers. Tragicomedy, USA, 2019, 97 min. Not only does he counteract negative voices in Zaks past, but he also meets Zak in his places of doubt. Slurs are hurled at Zak at several turns by strangers, and the film doesnt shy away from illustrating the pain of discrimination. After a bumpy beginning, Tyler and Zac bond. That night, while they shelter in a seaside shack, Duncan and Ratboy burn their raft and threaten to shoot Tyler's hand. Tyler escapes on his aging boat, which Zak happens to be hiding on. At the end of the day, all Zak really wants is to be a good guy and to be remembered for being a good guy. Mark hands the present to Tyler. As the pair make their way from North Carolina to Florida -- to the wrestling school Zak dreams of attending -- they slowly become friends. Tyler teaches Zak various life skills, including how to use a shotgun, and eventually takes on the role of his coach, getting him in shape for his wrestling endeavors. 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. "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. Zak uses Tyler's shotgun to defend his friends. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born April 22, 1985 Add to list Awards 4 wins & 4 nominations Photos 23 Known for On his third attempt with help from some of the elderly but nonetheless wily residents, Zak, who continually watches an old VHS tape of his favorite professional wrestler Salt Water Redneck, is able to escape from the home in his pursuit of traveling to Ayden, North Carolina to attend Salt Water's wrestling school he's seen advertised on that tape, his goal to become a pro wrestler. You cant do shit about it. Instead, The Peanut Butter Falconcreatorsshot test footage with Zak to prove that he could do it and sent that video out to the people who'd become the fellow cast and crew members, who wanted to work with him. Tyler teaches Zak to shoot a rifle and Zak flies back from the recoil. And Tyler doesnt treat Zach like hes sick, but more like his little brother. The question's, whether they're gonna have a good story to tell about you when you're gone. Hes very religious and has a unique outlook on life, which he shares with Zak and Tyler. As Tyler warms up to Zak, he begins to see that he hasnt really been living in the aged care facility. Destitute, yes, but hes about as destitute as Tyler. The most difficult moment in this film is the actor with Down syndrome playing a character with Down syndrome. Zak: Maybe we could be friends, and buddies, and bro dawgs, and hang, and chill. He does not have a license to fish for crabs, so he works in the workshops of the fishing pier and occasionally steals crabs from other fishermens traps. Edgy but surprisingly sweet, compassionate dramedy. Some of it feels contrived. We finally got The Peanut Butter Falcon playing in my town so naturally I was first in line to see it. PTSD has left him troubled and closed-off from the possibility of intimacy. Since the death of his older brother Mark, Tyler, who works for a boat shop in one of the river estuaries of the area, has lost his way, and has resorted to poaching blue crab traps to earn extra pocket money. Gottsagen then asked them to make a film for him, and they agreed, wanting to build a movie around him to provide the same opportunities afforded toother actors. He discovers Zak on his boat while hes on the run. When Eleanor discovers Zak escapes Janice tells her Lee wants to see her. Zak, a 22-year-old man with Down Syndrome, lives in an aged-care facility because the state has nowhere else to send him. There is practically nothing to say about the game of Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson in this case for example, I didnt even understand that Tyler was Shia LaBeouf, and I found out about it only after watching the movie. 2. The Peanut Butter Falcon, starring Zack Guttsagen, Shia LaBeouf, and Dakota Johnson, seems like it's based on a true story but is it? The conversation about "representation" in cinema often excludes the disabled. To help Zak get to the wrestling school (succeeded), Princess Peach (The Super Mario Bros. Movie), Donkey Kong (The Super Mario Bros. Movie), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This moment from Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz's The Peanut Butter Falcon is the most endearing scene I've seen in years.. The hero's journey archetype has been utilized in countless films and stories starting from the time of Homer's great epic the Odyssey. Its no secret that words are incredibly powerfulwhat others say to us, what we say to ourselves, what we say to others. This is the films weakest point. Tyler is the main protagonist of The Peanut Butter Falcon. Given how much Zak cares about his birthday, this is very significant. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Watching the relationship develop with Tyler is one of the film's many pleasures. Youre a hero. 12. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Early in their journey, Zak shares with Tyler that he thinks of himself as a bad guy. This exchange makes space for both men to change the trajectories of their stories. He is aa troubled thief and fisherman who helps Zak a runaway 22-year-old with Down Syndrome get to a wrestling school in North Carolina while reluctant at first he eventually warms up to Zak and forms a very close bond with him. Moved by Tyler's earlier speech, he agrees to take on Zak as a protg. The film is a modern retelling of the Huckleberry Finn story, which takes Gottsagen's own desire to be an actor and changes it into a quest to become a wrestler. Though they end up building a physical raft to help them in their travels, words are the first buoys Tyler and Zak offer each other. You can smell the salt and pollen and mold in the air. [17], The film was met with positive reviews. Eventually the three arrive in the wrestling school's town and search for Zak's favorite wrestler The Salt Water Redneck's home. Slurs are hurled at Zak at several turns by strangers, and the film doesnt shy away from illustrating the pain of discrimination. Even though The Peanut Butter Falcon storyisn't based on true events, it's quite clear that Nilson and Schwartz took a lot of inspiration from Gottsagen's life. Zac's goal is to get to Salt Water Redneck's wrestling school, the one advertised in the video. [9] Later that month, John Hawkes, Jon Bernthal, Thomas Haden Church, Mick Foley, Jake Roberts and Yelawolf joined the cast of the film. The guy dreams of going to school and becoming a wrestler. Twenty-two-year-old Zak (Zach Gottsagen) has Down syndrome. Its one of the first rituals the pair establishes, and it becomes a humorous point of continuity throughout the story. In order to build Peanut Butter Falconinto a true story, what Nilson and Schwartz decided to do was figure outGottsagen's interests. Zak's caretaker at the nursing home, Eleanor, embarks on her own journey to find Zak, and return him safely to the facility. Audiences are preparing for all the feels when 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' hits theaters this week. Of the minor characters, Thomas Haden Church as a retired wrestler and Jasper John, a blind preacher played by Wayne DeHart, are very good. There are directors who are tempted to use people with problems in order to enhance the emotional response of the audience. Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a wrestling-obsessed man with Down syndrome and the films protagonist, is only 22 years old. That aint the question. He is a a troubled thief and fisherman who helps Zak a runaway 22-year-old with Down Syndrome get to a wrestling school in North Carolina while reluctant at first he eventually warms up to Zak and forms a very close bond with him. He and his wife, Dane Christian (Klas Bang) works as art director of the Stockholm Museum of Contemporary Art. The film went on to become a sleeper hit, grossing over $23 million, making it the highest grossing independent film of the year, and received praise from critics.[5]. As Tyler attempts to intervene, Duncan and Ratboy arrive, and Duncan hits Tyler on the head with a tire iron, knocking him unconscious right as Zak manages to lift Sam overhead and throw him forcefully out of the ring, something Salt Water had told him was impossible. He's never had a friend before. Zak: Tyler, are you a good guy or a bad guy? has been repeatedly described thus far as a heartwarming, inspiring and feel-good indie film. The role of Zak was written directly for him, and he's instantly endearing. Theseturned out to include wrestling, swimming and going to parties. And I am a bad guy.Tyler: Why do you want to be the bad guy?Zak: Because my family left me.Tyler: That dont make you a bad guy. During a river crossing, they are nearly struck by a passing boat, and they encounter a blind religious man, who baptizes Zak and gives them supplies to make a raft to complete their journey down the river. Tyler (played quietly by a rough-around-the-edges. ) They were initially realistic about his chances, explaining that there aren't many opportunities for actors with Down syndrome. With Zack Gottsagen, Ann Pierce, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern. Characters drink a bottle of whiskey and suffer hangovers. Viewers will see guns and shooting, violent wrestling sequences (with some blood), a character punching a kid, a knife held to someone's throat, and more. Less raunchy than Hangover, but still edgy, mature. While on the run, Zak and Tyler meet, and embark on a journey to the Saltwater Redneck's wrestling school in North Carolina. Director: Tyler Nilson, Mike Schwartz Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Zach Gottsagen, Dakota Johnson, John Hawkes, Bruce Dern, Jon Bernthal, Thomas Haden Church, Mick Foley, Jake Roberts, Wayna DeHart. The film's title appears again at the end of the closing credits. The picture was very warmly received by the audience and critics (96% of positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a decent box office (box office success rate 3.6). But Zak continues to use Tylers name, and soon enough, Tyler begins to use Zaks name. One night, Zak escapes with the help of his roommate, Carl (Bruce Dern). Gottsagen first started studying acting when he was just three years old and had always dreamed of being a movie star, even working in a local cinema. Though its never verbalized, viewers see through flashbacks that Tylers brother died in a car accident in which Tyler fell asleep at the wheel. Tyler intervenes and permits Zak to come with him, and agrees to accompany Zak to the wrestling school en route to his ultimate destination in Florida. He discovers Zak on board and attempts to leave him behind once they reach shore. Tyler insists that its only for when special sh*t happens, but Zak perceives everything as special. Your privacy is important to us. Tyler doesnt treat Zak with kid gloves, which is exactly what his always-underestimated friend needs. "[21], David Ehrlich of IndieWire called it "a warm (if somewhat overcooked) dramedy" while David Fear of Rolling Stone felt that the climax veered close to magical realism. the two and smiles as he playfully sprays Tyler with a hose. You got a good guy heart, you cant do shit about that. PS Well, it was important for me to find out the opinion of a person who is very close to this topic Svetlana Nagaeva, the author of the book about Down syndrome ChromoSonya, the mother of a child with this syndrome. Then they made him the star of "The Peanut Butter Falcon." 'Peanut Butter Falcon' was written for a specific first . Aint about no silly laugh or wearing black and eye shadow and sh*t, aint nothing to do with that. Peanut Butter Falcon The Peanut Butter Falcon is heralded as a modern day, film version of the American classic Huckleberry Finn. Tyler thinks its important for them to have rules on their quest to find the Salt Water Redneck, especially when Zak starts asking him a dozen questions a minute. Actors and actresses with Down syndrome are starting to get more representation within the industry with performerslike Kiki May in Ted Lasso, Edward Barbanell, Jamie Brewer, and Zack Gottsagen, who gives an incredible performance as Zak. 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. Mark cracks a beer, goes to his pickup truck and pulls out a wrapped gift that is shaped like a baseball bat. Zak is a 22-year-old who has been committed to an assisted living facility by the state, after being abandoned by his family. In the end, The Peanut Butter Falcon shows great and rare compassion, not only for Zak, but for anyone who feels marginalized or misunderstood. Poor fishermen, thats all. But the film resists them at (almost) every turn. 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. After picking a potentially risky fight with Duncan (John Hawkes), a temperamental local crab trapper, Tyler makes his escape from his dead-end Virginia town, knowing full well he's dead meat if . Conversation allows them to lean on each other for support, and whats more, to heal from the pain of their pasts. . The Peanut Butter Falcon has been repeatedly described thus far as a "heartwarming," "inspiring" and "feel-good" indie film. to slip into stereotypical portrayals of cognitive disability and treacly sentimentality. However, when he meets Tyler, his kindness eventually gets the older man to open up. F your coach! The film focuses on the lives of two men trying to escape their present realities. Tylers trauma is presented as darkly and inescapably as should be expected. Its a matter of time. "[19] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a rare average grade of "A+," while those at PostTrak gave it an average 4.5 out of 5 stars and a 62% "definite recommend. 1 Bestselling Song In America With People Pt. The bond that forms between the two may give the other a different perspective on life, and may be broken by circumstances, including if their pursuers find them, Zak's being Eleanor, and Tyler's being two other fishers, Duncan and Ratboy, who will resort to violence to get their vigilante justice on Tyler if need be. There are a lot of frank clichs in the film, there are also certain jambs in the production, but here, of course, the protagonist himself redeems a lot, so I dont really want to find fault with the film because of the way they reacted to a very difficult topic and because of the unconditional social the significance of such a picture. Menu. I do however disagree with some of the reviews that theres too much vulgar language and drinking and violence? [6], The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2019. How does the movie show bullying? Tyler: He believes in you. While these adjectives about the bluegrass-steeped, unlikely buddy film arent wrong, they dont quite do it justice, either. 8. Jasper is an eccentric sort of character who becomes a significant part of Zaks story. In town recently to be a. The Peanut Butter Falcon centers around Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome who runs away from his old life of constant care to realize his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. . When Zak doubts this strength one evening, Tyler encourages Zak to choose a wrestling name. For filmmakers Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, the inspiration for their new film "The Peanut Butter Falcon" came from one person: Zack Gottsagen, a 34-year-old actor with Down syndrome. 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. Partway through the film, Eleanor, Zak's friend and a caretaker at the assisted living home, arrives. 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. Peanut Butter Falcon Quote "Am I Gonna Die" - YouTube In my opinion one of the best quotes of many from this movie. Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac), a Latin American immigrant, runs a, In the comments under the previous article, many wrote that they would like to see, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is a Chinese-American: when she was young, her mother, along with, Bertrand (Mathieu Amalric) has been unable to find a job for two years and is, Writer Joseph Castleman (Jonathan Pryce) won the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was portrayed by Shia LaBeoufwho also portrayed Sam Witwicky in Transformers andMutt Williamsin Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. However, what kind of thugs are they? The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) Shia LaBeouf: Tyler. But after some time, Zak knows that Tyler is a good guy. Zach is a smart guy, and hes not going to be locked up in four walls all his life. Language is fairly frequent, with a use of "f--k," plus several uses of "s--t," "bitch," "ass," "retard," and more. Zak: Hey, do you wanna come to my birthday party? "[20] Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "[Gottsagen's] sensibility infuses the modern-day fable with an engaging forthrightness. THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON is based on real experiences from director Tyler Nilson's past, and it has the echoes of a Mark Twain adventure story as it also addresses the experiences of people with Down syndrome. Thats just who you are. The Peanut Butter Falcon might switch acting for wrestling and add in Shia LaBeouf, but that central idea remains true to Gottsagen's life. When Zak first meets people, he welcomes them into his life by inviting them to his supposedly upcoming birthday party. Tyler looks at Mark with admiration and takes it. If all of this sounds too sentimental to be believed, it isn't. "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. See production, box office & company info, Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film depicts a young man with Down syndrome named Zak. 3. Good guys get left too, Zak. Tyler (played quietly by a rough-around-the-edges Shia LaBeouf) is about Zaks age. . Not only is he played by newcomer Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down syndrome, but it was actually built around him and the character draws heavily upon his own personality and experiences. Even after Tyler repeats rule number one multiple times, Zak still insists that the first rule is to party. Written and Directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the weeks top stories. When they meet, Tyler does not like Zak using his name. Larisa E. One reason to watch "The Peanut Butter Falcon" is so you can be one more person to support an individual who has Down syndrome in the Arts and to support the neuro-typical movie makers who are trying to support artists of all genres who were born "different . The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) 3 Videos 23 Photos Zack Gottsagen was born on 22 April 1985. Zak: That is the greatest story to tell. Tyler is troubled by grief. In THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, Zak (Zack Gottsagen) is a young man with Down syndrome. Parents need to know that The Peanut Butter Falcon is an empowering road/buddy movie with themes of kindness and empathy. First of all, Tylers act is absolutely incomprehensible here, who seems to be a positive character, but at the same time robbed other fishermen also, in general, almost impoverished poor fellows and then completely deprived them of their livelihood, burning down the pier with all its contents. Stream The Peanut Butter Falcon on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. "The Peanut Butter Falcon" di Tyler Nilson e Michael Schwartz nasce da una storia vera, cio il rapporto di amicizia e di simpatia che si instaura tra i due e Zack Gottsagen, che proprio l'attore protagonista del film e il personaggio principale, cio Zak. 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