Robbery
Reviewer: Tom Leins
Issue 106 August 2008
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Review: The bluntly titled Robbery was the movie that propelled director Peter Yates towards Hollywood, where he promptly helmed the high-octane Steve McQueen caper Bullit. His knack for handling an exciting chase scene is well evident in Robbery, but unfortunately much of the film feels as unimaginative as its lazy title. Inspired by the events of the great train robbery, Robbery sees Stanley Baker recruit a handy squad of villains in order to stage a lucrative railway heist. But will his detailed scheme unravel before they get their hands on the loot? The sultry Joanna Pettet injects some much-needed eye-candy into proceedings, but Robbery is rarely anything other than solid, unremarkable cops ‘n’ robbers entertainment. Indeed, the ‘swinging 60s’ have rarely seemed less edgy, and cardigans jostle for space with sharp suits throughout. Still, on the plus side, Phil Collins isn’t in it!
FILM: 6
EXTRAS: 1
DVD Info:
Certificate: PG
Starring: Stanley Baker, Frank Finlay
Directed By: Peter Yates, 1967
Distributor: Optimum
Audio: Mono
Visuals: 4:3 Fullscreen
Running Time: 109mins
Price: £12.99
