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