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