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