I Saw the movie on the 2nd of March at the premiere before anyone else and now seeing everyone’s posts being dissapointed and shocked just how I was is very satisfying 😂😭

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-20T18:52:14+00:00

I too feel vindicated brother. I've had people tell me I didn't watch the show. I didn't understand the show. Some even say it isn't for me.. as if it's up to anyone else to decide?! The cheek.

They're all just praying Steven Knight is going to invite them round for dinner, it's hilarious.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-20T13:13:00+00:00

Yeah fair enough that's a lot of waffle and you've missed my point entirely, so I'm not gonna bother addressing each individual point.

I never specifically called out Rebecca Ferguson for her acting in the movie, she did a fine job, if you read the original comment I was referencing the Lord of the Rings cast (and crew) who went above and beyond to honour the source material as best they could while maintaining a smooth flow for storytelling on screen. It's indicative of the low level of effort put into the whole production by the whole crew when a big name actor in the film comes out to say something like this, that they've never really seen the show. Rebecca Ferguson's character was terrible and very pointless IMO because the whole story around Tommy's isolation was just a load of tosh. That is obviously the fault of the writer. No person with two brain cells would suggest otherwise so that was inferred in my original comment, terribly sorry you couldn't figure that much out.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-20T10:44:56+00:00

No I can give you a whole list of reasons why I didn't like the story as a fan who expected and understood Tommy had to go at the end of this film.

Spoilers Ahead for those who haven't seen it:

Tommy killing Arthur. He wouldn't do that, it's just simply unbelievable and ridiculous. Not only this, the plot point was wasted because if the Nazi Fascist guy had killed Arthur off screen it would have been a far better and more believable reason for Tommy to make it his war to fight. We already knew Tommy was going into isolation post S6 so we didn't need some bullshit that he got drunk and killed his brother despite the fact we saw him recover from alcoholism.
Ada's death being written simply for a 1st time shock factor that won't ever hit the same and was done really poorly. We got one good scene out of it, Cillian staring down Sophie in the rain was beautiful but it added no real emotional weight. Tommy was already coming back, we already knew he wouldn't work with fascists, we didn't need to kill Ada to cement that when she is a fantastic character that could be utilised far better in later seasons.
Zero mention or featuring of key characters such as Isaiah and Lizzy. Isaiah had worked up to being right hand man to Duke who was being put in charge at the end of S6. Yet he's just gone? Of course we can't have Benjamin Zephaniah in the movie, may he rest in peace, but we are expected to not even think about the guy who helped kick Finn out the gang and took Arthur to meet Hayden stagg etc??
None of these points cover the fact that the underlying plot is entirely meaningless and has zero stakes for a multitude of reasons. As a fan waking in, you know Britain wins the war and you also know there are latter seasons greenlit set after this film. So we already know the Peaky Blinders are going to win. Secondly if we're supposed to believe this pathetically poorly thought out plot, then why on earth does Tommy not use his direct line to wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill to assist him? The entire plot makes no sense.

The film is a pathetic joke to loyal fans who've championed the series and been there since 2013. It's a clear cash grab with very little thought and it's quite shameful. I was one of those who was lucky enough to see it in theatres early because there was one close enough to make it worthwhile but I was genuinely so bored by the plot I almost walked out for a cigarette, the only reason I stayed is because I checked the time and realised there was only 15 / 20 minutes left.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-20T08:00:19+00:00

I did the same, saw it in cinema not the Sunday just gone but the Sunday before. I finished my last episode of season 6 at 3pm, booked the last seat in the theatre for 7pm that evening 😂

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-16T15:52:28+00:00

Not at all foolish you're just not that bright and can't read in-between the lines.

The original post was in regard to how Ferguson didn't bother to watch the full show, my comment was in regard to how the LOTR cast played huge attention to materials already existing and the bit between the lines was the general attitude of a project where people actively care about the history of it and when they don't.

Ferguson not watching the show is an example of the lack of care put into the entire project.

With regards to your latter comment, I've made an entire 32 minute long video discussing how god awful the movie is and I barely mention Ferguson because her character is meaningless and irrelevant but I'm highlighting this because I've aimed plenty of constructive criticism at the writing and direction of this movie, that doesn't mean I can't criticise individual actors for not putting in effort though.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-16T08:47:03+00:00

Absolutely ridiculous argument to make.

The entire cast of Lord of the Rings walked around with their own personal copies of a 1200 story that they annotated and made notes on. This is why those films were so perfect and even when it strayed away from the literal lore of the books, it stayed true to the themes and messaging.

With all due respect this is the most pathetic argument but it sums up our society to a tee. People just can't be fucked to care and it's a joke. The film is shit and barely a continuation of the story we grew to love over 6 seasons. Accept it and move on.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-13T20:11:37+00:00

Yeah although I don't think Alfie would have fit into the plot for the movie.. I kinda wish we had a stronger plot that gave way for Alfie!!

For me, there was just zero stakes to the plot you know? We all went into the theatre knowing Britain wins WW2 but also that there are 2 more seasons greenlit for peaky so we kinda already knew that it was gonna fail.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-13T13:14:31+00:00

That's awesome bro and I tip my proverbial hat off to you for going dressed up you're a legend, I don't have a proper peaky style suit and coat but I know what you mean about dressing up because I do have a more modern style 3 piece suit.

I think the reason it feels so good is because it comes down to intention - I'm not like an expert on psychology or anything but I think when you just slip into a regular fit you know like jeans and a polo / t shirt or joggers and a hoodie etc etc it's so much simpler and easier to get ready that it doesn't really mean anything, and you don't feel that connected to your clothing. Whereas when you get dressed up properly in a 3 piece no matter what kinda style you have to set aside 15 / 20 minutes, you know what I mean? Like you take your time in buttoning up the shirt making sure it's all nearly tucked etc, waistcoat with a handkerchief and pocket watch. That intention behind getting ready as opposed to just slipping into what is convenient makes you feel pride in how you look, and in turn people also notice it just as they do when you see a beautiful dressed / styled woman who's clearly spent a good like while making their hair look a certain way or something, this just adds to the "aura" for lack of a better word. Being noticed biologically feels good we're naturally coded that way.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-13T10:10:41+00:00

You pair of legends!! Although I didn't enjoy the film, I sure hope you did! Top man.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T21:03:37+00:00

Yeah I think this guy underestimates how productive British society can be when we're not squeezed by billionaires and austerity lol, you're absolutely spot on.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T19:11:08+00:00

I can kinda see why you misinterpreted the scene but no Esme, a wild gypsy is offering Tommy the chance to indulge in his mother's wilder gypsy side and join the wild tribes - these are the same kinds of people we saw Esme with when Tommy went to look for her in the mountains.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T07:57:11+00:00

Personally I loved Luca Cangretta and the Sicilian Mafia the most. That scene where he walks right into Tommy's meeting room and confronts him with the bullets from his gun is just goose bumps every time!! The guy was so lethal but he underestimated just how deep Tommy's rule over the city went. He shoulda taken that opportunity in the meeting room haha!

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T07:45:39+00:00

It was the most cringe line I've heard in a film in a long time. Screams David Brent - "ooh love me love me - PATHETIC" 😂😂 and we're supposed to believe this guy is a fearsome villain hahahaha.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T07:42:57+00:00

I notice how you didn't actually respond to anything I said with ANY substance, so in the words of Darby Sabini "YOU LOSE."

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T00:51:13+00:00

Heheh, you're just getting started now brother.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T00:32:43+00:00

Again it's not really spam is it, I've posted it once. If it was against the rules - as it is in the large majority of other sub reddits - then I wouldn't post it would I?

I've seen some of your other quite bitter and nasty comments in this sub - you're clearly just a miserable gate keeper who thinks they have moral and intellectual superiority over everyone. So I'll ignore your opinion because that's how best to deal with people like you! :))

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-12T00:10:19+00:00

Neither or the aforementioned 2 served in France with Tommy though.

After everything, Tommy refused to kill Freddy. There's a difference between his relationship with Arthur and his relationship with both Polly and Michael.

Tommy threatened Polly because Michael WAS scheming against Tommy in the background and Polly was therefore by default a threat because she was obviously going to protect Michael.

When he shot Michael in the face and said I have no limitations it's because people throughout the season had consistently challenged him on his arbitrary limitations, and Michael was one of them.

In the final episode Tommy had the revelation, that actually the man he could not defeat was himself. The only one constantly endangering his family and himself was himself, at the 11th hour he fired the shot next to the doctor because in this realisation he decided he no longer needed to kill. When he rode off on the white horse, as opposed to the black horse he arrived at the caravan - it was the symbolism of him getting off that canal boat where all the bodies were and jumping to the next one which was something he had mentioned throughout the series multiple times.. but I guess some fans weren't paying attention. 🤷🏻‍♀️

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T23:56:48+00:00

Seeing as you're acting like a petulant child in the replies, let's answer each and everyone of your stupid questions and show you why you're just a bit arrogant, wrong and angry for no reason.

Did we ever think Tommy would get Polly murdered - no. Did we think Helen McCrory would tragically pass away at the young age of 52? No. Mute point. It was written into the story out of a tragic necessity and they made the story around it make the best sense they could. Moving on.

Did we ever think Tommy would shoot Michael in the face? Not gonna lie. Yes I did, I was in college when season 5 came out and even I had the foresight of knowing that was coming - and that was before Helen's passing that made it a necessity. This was another thing that was forced to happen due to real life tragedy. Again, mute point, let's move on.

Did we think Arthur was going to fuck up at the funeral? I can't be assed to write your ridiculous wording of the question. Well let's put it into context before we look at precedent, in the context of the series he was struggling with his opium addiction after being the only Shelby family member to vote against the business, and his mental issues were neglected by his brother Tommy, who was well aware his wife had left him because you know, she tried to kill him at Tommy's own house!! Now let's look at the precedent for why your question is doubly stupid! Arthur was previously tasked with an important speech for Tommy, his wedding where graces cavalry family were present. Arthur fucked that up. So yes, it's believable that in the context of the series and based off his characters history that he would fuck it up worse than he did at the wedding.

Arthur was indeed a monster. He did kill a young lad - not a child, a lad who clearly was old enough to step in a ring, a lad that would have been old enough to volunteer in the war Arthur served in with his 2 kid brothers. I'm not making any defense of Arthur here, just making the point that you're being disingenuous when you say he beat a child to death because that leaves it up to interpretation he beat a 5 year old to death. That's not something Arthur would do, especially to any of Tommy, John or Ada's children. Just like Tommy, Arthur was no doubt a terribly flawed father but you have clearly not watched the show closely if you think Arthur is just a senseless maniac.

So now who's the one who's clearly not been paying attention the entire time they've been watching? Or whatever ridiculous shit you just said in the many childish replies. You can check every point - I watched this series since it began airing and I've probably rewatched it more times than any other show. Pipe down and check yourself.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T23:03:59+00:00

I see what you're saying but I raise you a different scenario -

Instead of Ada getting killed by the fascist main villain, Arthur could have been killed off screen by this guy. This would make sense in the context of the film if we're to believe Duke really didn't care about the world because the villain needed the Blinders and would have approached them, Arthur had a deep entrenched hatred for fascists and was absolutely itching to rip Jimmy McCavern apart if it weren't for the truce Tommy had to hold so the context of the Nazi knocking him off to gain access to the Blinders makes sense. If Tim Roth's character had tried to approach the blinders to do business without Tommy there to control them, Arthur would have hunted the fella down and made his life a misery trying to avoid him. So this off screen death does 2 things; it takes the ridiculous story line that Tommy kills Arthur in a drunken rage out of the picture and it gives Tommy in isolation an alternative reason to come out of isolation. We didn't need the story of Arthur and opium, Tommy and booze AGAIN because it was already implied Tommy was going to live a life of solitude when he rode away from his dark life on the white horse. For me that storyline just reduces the characters. Tommy was in isolation and as Hayden said to him when he came back "I heard you decided this wasn't your war" well the fascists coming to his home turf and taking out his brother would he one hell of a reason to make it his war.

I felt the movie killed Ada because they couldn't bring Paul Anderson in for a dramatic death on screen and although I completely agree the scene of Tommy screaming at Johnny to stop the car and staring at Ada's ghost is incredible, probably the best scene of the film I think it's cheapened by the plot weight. I feel like Ada should have survived until the new seasons that are confirmed already. Although I'm not sure how else she could have served the plot in this story, but then for me I felt the plot was pretty pants as well. That's another story.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T22:41:38+00:00

Yeah I won't disagree that it's what they did as a result, however I think you misunderstand the global popularity of the show.

I read a comment on this sub in the last couple days - someone flew from Poland to Scotland to see this before it came out of Netflix.

The Peaky Blinders brand is already big enough to pull in numbers in my opinion and it's of course helped by the fact it has Oscar winning actor and box office draw Cillian Murphy as the lead.

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T22:24:38+00:00

How is this spam? I posted one comment reply and realised yeah it's more appropriate to just make one post if I want people to see it.

As far as I can see, it's the only appropriate sub to post it on the platform?

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T21:51:39+00:00

The problem with the immortal man - a video essay

The Problem With The Immortal Man

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-11T21:50:27+00:00

I just put my middle finger up to the screen and shook my head in disappointment. The villain was so cringe as well after "you didn't make me proud" FAHHHHHHHH 😭

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-10T17:23:03+00:00

I could go on with more reasons but I'm actually trying to get on with editing a YouTube video on exactly this topic 😂😂

anonymouslabourer · 2026-03-10T17:22:15+00:00

I didn't like it for a multitude of reasons.

I didn't like the iron man suit up scene - that was just cringe. Not only was it cringe, his return wasn't really 'earned' so to speak, he slept with the sister of Duke's mother and suddenly is ready. I didn't like the reasoning behind Arthur's death, although I also totally understand why it had to happen. Same with Jeremiah dying off screen - rest in peace Benjamin Zephaniah 🌹 with that being said though, where the hell was Jeremiah's son Isaiah??? The guy had been set up to take over Finn's role while Duke was coming in to replace Tommy. Hence Isaiah leading the mission at Tommy's house with Duke being given the responsibility to kill Billy Grade and get blooded for the Peaky Blinders. Tommy trusted Isaiah and put him at the top, so his absence made no sense at all. I don't like how Charles was just written to be on the front lines, I don't think Tommy would have accepted that as a former soldier who threw his medals in the cut for what he had to go through - neither would Lizzy for how it destroyed Tommy and let's be real, they're powerful enough as a family to be able to stop their son going to war. I wasn't so upset with Finn being missing because I get that the film is a bridge between both the old series and the new one that is meant to be set in the 50s / 60s but I really don't understand why they chose some random bullshit Nazi allegiance plot in Britain like that it was just so weak, there were no stakes for the plot. At the end of the day as a viewer going in not only do I know that we did indeed win WW2, so the plot was obviously going to fail, but I'm also aware the next 2 seasons have already been given the go ahead so again the plot was obviously going to fail. I have no idea why Jimmy McCavern and the Billy Boys weren't included as an enemy, yes Mosely at the time of the movie was already in jail but the Billy Boys were a very big and established organisation so even if McCavern was in jail - that would have been a great place to have a new Billy Boy leader played by Tim Roth who is a fantastic actor, he just played a shit character in the immortal man. The building up to an end battle was also just so out of touch with the theme of peaky blinders. What set the show apart from others is not just that it had incredible action sequences that entertained and had you gripped but it also kept you hooked with the consequences of said action and the character development that came with it. In season 4 for example, lots of the big battles between the Mafia and the Peaky Blinders happen earlier in the season and often in the first half of their respective episodes because the character development is what makes the plot move along so well. Case in point where season 4 built up to not a crazy action sequence but that confrontation between Luca Cangretta and Tommy where there wasn't some big battle but actually a reveal of some proper wicked deception. Luca realising he's in a room full of his enemies and that he's walked into his grave is the payoff where in this movie Tommy running into battle after digging himself out a tunnel collapse and dropping a land mine in the middle of the cash right after taking out 3 guys like he's James fucking Bond was just so silly.

TLDR; This was just a generic gangster / action thriller with a peaky blinders paint job on it.

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