Cillian Murphy's Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is a stirring return to the world of Birmingham's most notorious crime family. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film sees Tommy Shelby, the beloved antihero, pulled out of self-imposed exile to settle a score. With a stellar cast, including Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson, the movie offers a blend of dry humor, action, and a thumping contemporary score. While it may not reinvent the wheel, it ticks most of the boxes for fans of the series, with Murphy and the cast delivering a blinder. The film's style and atmosphere are particularly noteworthy, with original songs from Fontaines DC and Amyl and the Sniffers adding to the anachronistic score. The absence of Arthur Shelby, Tommy's volatile brother, is felt in a shakily-handled flashback subplot, but the returning Ned Dennehy and Stephen Graham add depth to the story. Overall, The Immortal Man is a must-watch for fans of the series, offering a no-frills wartime backdrop for Murphy to shine.
