Movie Review: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’

Coming to theaters on March 6 ahead of streaming on Netflix March 20, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ sees the return of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. The film also stars Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and Tim Roth.

​Coming to theaters on March 6 ahead of streaming on Netflix March 20, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ sees the return of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. The film also stars Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and Tim Roth.   

Coming to theaters on March 6 ahead of streaming on Netflix March 20, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man‘ sees the return of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. The film also stars Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and Tim Roth. The film is directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight.

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Initial Thoughts

Ever since Tommy Shelby rode off into the sunset to start a new life in ‘Peaky Blinders‘ fans have been asking for more. This is certainly one of Cillian Murphy’s most memorable roles and so seeing him return to the franchise for one last hurrah is nothing short of exciting. With a title as well loved as this one, it was important for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ to fit into this world and feel warranted, rather than a cash grab. Thankfully, from just the first few minutes, it was clear this film was made to complete the story – and it does just that.

Story and Direction

Director Tom Harper worked on the first season of ‘Peaky Blinders’ so it was only fitting to see him return to direct ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’. He knew this world already, even if it had been a while since he was immersed in it, and he does a brilliant job weaving in new characters and celebrating the old ones.

Storywise, this movie is brilliant. Even though the series felt wrapped up enough, there were certainly some unanswered questions and longing to know what happened down the line for Tommy Shelby. ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ does a great job of not only providing these answers, but delivering an interesting, entertaining, and action-packed story. It is important to mention that the emotional moments are always allowed to breath. They are never overshadowed by the action.

Cast and Performances

Cillian Murphy was born to play Tommy Shelby. Fans of the series already know this but for those that were not convinced yet, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ solidifies it. He is absolutely brilliant in this film. He knows this character inside and out, and is a natural on screen.

Barry Keoghan, who plays Tommy’s gypsy son Duke, is a great addition to this world. He is a talented actor who always gives one hundred and ten percent to his roles, and this is no exception. He fits into this world perfectly, and his scenes opposite Cillian Murphy ooze with chemistry. The two of them are brilliant together.

Then there is Rebecca Ferguson. Another fantastic actor who never phones in a performance. She also fits into this world well. We meet her early on and it is impossible not to relate to her from that very moment.

Final Thoughts

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ is sure to make fans of the series very happy. It continues Tommy Shelby’s story, picking up a few years down the road from the series finale, in a way that, simpy put, just makes sense. Everything comes back around to the beginning, bringing this story full circle. It is well acted, well shot, and will have viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ receives a score of 87 out of 100.

What is the plot of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?

Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground. By order of the Peaky Blinders….

Who is in the cast of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?

Cillian Murphy as Thomas “Tommy” ShelbyRebecca Ferguson as KauloBarry Keoghan as Duke ShelbyTim Roth as BeckettStephen Graham as Hayden Stagg

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