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'He told us about some of the things that he'd been through, but also some things he had ambition for,' Schwartz explains. There are times when Gottsagen's performance works broadly in opposition to general misconceptions about Down syndrome as a genetic condition - Zak is keenly aware of the areas in life where he can remain autonomous and the areas where he needs a helping hand - but the story was meant to be Gottsagen's and Gottsagen's alone.

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So while The Peanut Butter Falcon is the rare movie to feature an actor with Down syndrome in a leading role, the focus is tied specifically to the experiences of its star. The three men met years ago at a camp that brought together artists with and without disabilities when Nilson and Schwartz spoke openly about the challenges Gottsagen would face as an aspiring actor, his response was to challenge them to write a role that only he could play. Much has already been written of the partnership between Gottsagen and writer-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. With nothing to lose, the two men make a break for the Georgia coast - and Salt Water Redneck's world-famous wrestling academy - with Eleanor hot on their heels. When he finally slips out and hits the open road, he quickly stumbles across Tyler ( Shia LaBeouf ), a self-destructive fisherman haunted by the death of his older brother. There he spends most of his days plotting a grand escape, much to the frustration of the local caretaker Eleanor ( Dakota Johnson ). Because his small community lacks the resources needed to help him live independently, Zak is placed at a local retirement home for full-time care. Gottsagen plays Zak, a young man with Down syndrome who dreams of following in the footsteps of his wrestling hero, the Salt Water Redneck. This makes The Peanut Butter Falcon the rare film with a happy ending both on and offscreen.

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Just as his character wants to find work as a professional wrestler, Gottsagen had always dreamed of starring in a major Hollywood film. So it comes as no surprise to find that wrestling was one of the main passions in the life of Zack Gottsagen, the breakout star of the upcoming film The Peanut Butter Falcon. In wrestling, cinema lovers can share their love of detail character work and precise stunts with a brand new audience in many ways, wrestling is the perfect allegory for those who want to beat the odds and carve out a Hollywood career. Overall, this movie was so enjoyable, heartwarming and it was a great character movie and road movie that truly felt like a breath of fresh air.For years, moviegoers and fans of wrestling have found themselves the unlikeliest of bedfellows. But it quickly found its way again and became pretty unpredictable as to where the story was going. The only real issue I had with it was that the pacing lagged a bit about ¾ of the way through. Not to mention, the cinematography and music was very captivating and gave the film some subtle and charming personality. And Zack Gottsagen's character felt very natural and likeable, with layers to his performance and connection with wrestling that showed a lot of characterization. There were some moments of character development and flashbacks that were very tastefully done that utilized subtlety to show Shia LeBeouf character's background. The first half of the film was mainly a road movie with Shia LeBeouf and Zack Gottsagen's characters, and it was enjoyable and funny as all get out. The chemistry between Shia LeBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen felt very genuine and natural, not to mention likable. But this movie was heartwarming, funny, and certainly original.

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I didn't have many expectations for this movie, the trailer mainly just made it seem like something original, which is always a plus nowadays.

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