‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ review: worth streaming to see Cillian Murphy back in action
Almost four years after we last said goodbye to the Shelby family in season 6 of “Peaky Blinders”, Steven Knight reunited Tommy (Cillian Murphy), his surviving family members, and new faces for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” which is part of the Shelby saga.
The new movie “Peaky Blinders” received a limited theatrical release, but starting today (Friday, March 20), you can now access this latest chapter and stream it on Netflix. Seeing as I had a chance to see it before its Netflix release, I thought now is the right time to share that I (as a “Peaky Blinders” fan) would recommend adding it to your watch list.
Tom’s Guide Verdict: “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal”
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Decision: “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” is a sequel to Steven Knight’s crime drama, with more of the swagger and style of the show that came before. It’s a cornerstone of a popular show that I think (mostly!) sticks with, even if it takes a while to get going, and never indeed it culminates in some of the series’ most memorable moments.”
- Start date/time: Available to stream now
- Where to watch: Stream “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal” on Netflix
What is ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ about?
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“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” takes us back to Birmingham in 1940. Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) has completely withdrawn from his life as the head of the family to grapple with his demons, and his past, while his estranged son, Duke (Barry Keoghan) has taken over as the final leader of the Blinders… forever.
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When the future of his family and the country itself is threatened by a secret Nazi conspiracy, Tommy is forced to return to Birmingham to face his demons, take control of the situation, and devise a plan to save both his family and his nation.
In addition to Murphy and Keoghan, “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Packy Lee, Jay Lycurgo, Ian Peck, and Ned Dennehy.
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ is a thrilling conclusion to the classic TV saga
Effectively, “The Immortal Man” feels like it exists to close the book on this chapter of Steven Knight’s story, to make room for the show’s upcoming series. It plays like an extended episode and stands as a solid episode in the Shelby saga.
Arguably the single biggest reason “Peaky Blinders” is a hit is the character at its heart, and Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby proved, to me, that he’s as magnetic here as he’s ever been. Murphy’s criminal lynchpin may have retreated from Birmingham and his life of crime and been haunted by the ghosts of his past, but he still has that same presence. Granted, it takes him a while to get going, but once he’s back in action, he’s in game form.
Most of the ensemble cast put in good work as well; the changing relationship between Tommy and his son Duke makes for a satisfying arc, though some of the new additions (Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson) feel a little out of place, even if they’re fun to watch.
If you love the series for its swagger, personality, and bravado, it still delivers on that front. It’s full of amazing frame moves, boasts chic, stylish costuming, in-your-face needle drops, and bursts of memorable, gripping action to keep you locked in the middle of the thrilling drama, and build to a conclusion that felt inevitable.
“Victory Lap” is a phrase I keep coming back to when I think about the film a lot. “Immortal Man” was content to provide additional assistance others of what we have enjoyed throughout the series, although some movements, such as the lack of appearances of some notable characters, can be disappointing.
As someone who has watched from the beginning, I think I’m happy with how things turned out. It serves as a fun diversion from whatever the team has planned for the new season of the show, but I think I liked it better than loved also, it’s the same.
Verdict: ‘The Immortal’ sure beats ‘Peaky Blinders’
I think the easiest way to decide whether to watch a “Peaky Blinders” movie would be to ask yourself if you’ve been dying for another season since the show wrapped. If the answer is yes, then you’ll probably get a kick out of the new “Peaky Blinders” movie.
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” has the drama, action, and all the personality of its predecessor, but it never overshadows those previous episodes, and I don’t think newcomers will get nearly as much from the film as longtime viewers.
Overall, I think it’s a compelling enough coda to a well-known British crime drama, and I think it’s worth streaming just to see Cillian Murphy step back into Shelby’s shoes again.
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” is now streaming on Netflix.
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