Review of The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) by Marakai — 23 Aug 2020
Channeling a Mark Twain-like fable, The Peanut Butter Falcon is a charming little odyssey that plays things very simply and benefits from the enthusiasm of its cast. Shia LaBeouf delivers another nuanced performance from a character that I suspect was probably two-dimensional on the page.
One of the reasons for this, though, is his natural chemistry with Zack Gottsagen, a genuine down-syndrome actor who is just delightful. The camaraderie they display feels authentic and the film is all the better for it with well earned laughs and a fine balance of pathos.
Admittedly, it treads a fine line with sentimentality and becomes a tad formulaic in its denouement but it’s still a thoroughly enjoyable and heartwarming cross country experience.
This review of The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) was written by Marakai on 23 Aug 2020.
The Peanut Butter Falcon has generally received positive reviews.
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