Source Code is an action thriller about a soldier, Colter Stevens, who struggles desperately to learn the identity of a terrorist responsible for blowing up a train before the bomber strikes again. To do this, he is reliving the last eight minutes of the life of one of the passengers on the train in a kind of ADHD version of Groundhog’s Day.
Between sessions Colter (Jake Gyllenhaal), is given direction and guidance by CPT Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) and Dr. Rudledge (Jeffrey Wright). During the sessions, Colter tries everything he can think of to determine who the bomber is, while simultaneously pursuing a romance interest in the form of Christina (Michelle Monaghan). Since the sessions are eight minutes long and memories for the other characters do not carry over, it has a “50 First Dates” feel.
Overall, the acting was fairly good, although it isn’t going to win any Oscars. Gyllenhaal gives the best performance of the group. The special effects are not bad at all, especially the fire effects. The feel of the cinematography changes throughout the movie. Normally this shows a lack of consistency when filming at multiple locations (as this film was) but it worked for this movie simply due to the nature of the plot.
When you see this movie don’t think too hard on the science. If Quantum Entanglement and Parabolic Theory are your bread and butter you are not going to be happy. But if you suspend logic, the movie is quite enjoyable. I give it 8 / 10.
Between sessions Colter (Jake Gyllenhaal), is given direction and guidance by CPT Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) and Dr. Rudledge (Jeffrey Wright). During the sessions, Colter tries everything he can think of to determine who the bomber is, while simultaneously pursuing a romance interest in the form of Christina (Michelle Monaghan). Since the sessions are eight minutes long and memories for the other characters do not carry over, it has a “50 First Dates” feel.
Overall, the acting was fairly good, although it isn’t going to win any Oscars. Gyllenhaal gives the best performance of the group. The special effects are not bad at all, especially the fire effects. The feel of the cinematography changes throughout the movie. Normally this shows a lack of consistency when filming at multiple locations (as this film was) but it worked for this movie simply due to the nature of the plot.
When you see this movie don’t think too hard on the science. If Quantum Entanglement and Parabolic Theory are your bread and butter you are not going to be happy. But if you suspend logic, the movie is quite enjoyable. I give it 8 / 10.
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