Starling Films/United. Very loosely based on real events, we follow the intricate plotting and equally complex execution of the robbery of a moving train in Victorian England. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, Well balanced review of the evidence into this case. Critic's Name Wesley. "The Great Train Robbery" is a well-made, nicely acted and overall reasonably entertaining period film. Michael Crichton ; Release Date(s). Evans makes a good Reynolds, who is not exactly a ruthless criminal but definitely uses rationalization to justify the. , Action. . Brilliant Insight. TV Premiere Dates poster image. The plan for the robbery is pretty straightforward: The train's safe, containing the gold, is locked with four keys. A very enjoyable and well-acted series. out. Great Train Robbery, The (Blu-ray Review) ; Director. Report. Edward Pierce (Sean Connery) is a master thief of the Victorian Era who's never found a heist he couldn't pull off. (June 13, ) ; Studio(s). List Full Review · Critic's profile. For his next criminal operation. , 11 min. TV Premiere The Great Train Robbery. It does have several defaults, though, notably that. An entertaining thriller that stumbles occasionally on overlong dialogue sequences. Chantal Patenaude. Each key is in different. FULL REVIEW · What it does so beautifully is to explore the dynamic of a gang of men – the power struggles, mistrust, paranoia, boredom, camaraderie and.