The Peanut Butter Falcon - A bundle of joy

2019 has not really been an excellent year for movies...until now. In a year that has been crowded with sequels, remakes, spin-offs, and lazy cash grabs (more so than usual that is), We finally have a new movie that puts all of them to shame. The Peanut Butter Falcon is not only a gloriously beautiful film, but it is also an instant contender for the best movie of the year. Purely because it has the one thing that a lot of films this year have been sorely lacking, heart. 

Taking place in rural Georga, the story follows a young man named Zak (Zack Gottsegen) who has down-syndrome and has spent the past two years living in a retirement home. Mostly due to the unfortunate situation of a lack of funding and sufficient care facilities. Even so, Zak has aspirations of escaping his confinement and meeting his hero, the great wrestler called The Salt-Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), who apparently has a wrestling school, and Zak want's to learn from the best. One night, Zak successfully escapes and happens to run into a drifter named Tyler (Shia LaBeouf) who agrees to help Zak get to his destination. Along the way, the two men form a unique friendship all the while being pursued by Zak's compassionate caretaker Eleanor (Dakota Johnson).

To say any more about the story would constitute spoilers, and the less you know about this movie going in, the more enjoyable your experience will be. 

I cannot think of one thing about this movie that I did not like. The characters are sympathetic and three-dimensional, the writing is smart and on-point, the direction is fluid and energetic, the cast is remarkable, and I could go on, but I think you get the idea. 

What really makes the film work is the leading man Zack Gottsegen, who does actually have down-syndrome in real life. His performance and chemistry with his co-stars are the heart and soul of the film. This should be an inspiration to anyone living with a disability of any kind. I know it was for me. 

If this movie is still playing anywhere near you, or if you happen to stumble upon it for rent or purchase on iTunes or Amazon, or if you stumble across a copy of it in any store that sells movies, I urge you to pick up a copy of this film. I promise you. Do not miss this movie. 

Is this movie worth seeing? 

Absolutely. 

Is it worth seeing in Theaters? 

Definitely. 

Why? 

Why are you still reading this? Please go see it already. 

Ladies & gentlemen, I am TheNorm, thank you all for reading. 

Now seriously, go see this movie already.