Source Code

2011

★★★★ Liked

"Source Code" is an ingenious thriller that comes billed as science fiction, although its science is preposterous. Does that matter, as long as everyone treats it with the greatest urgency? The "science" in this case is used to prop up an appealing story of a man who tries to change the past.

I have seen many time travel movies but none like "Source Code". The concept was fantastic. Kudos to writer "Ben Ripley" and director "Duncan Jones" for successfully creating a world where this is possible. Every second is utilized properly. You never feel bored in this 90 minute movie. Also the characterization is so perfect. For every minute of the movie, you feel for your lead character. You are connected with the character on screen.

The editing of "Source Code" was razor sharp and crisp. It felt like a nice flow, which is what makes a movie believe-able. The cinematography is awesome too. But there were some flaws for me. The "VFX" was a bit fake. I could know in some scenes where green screens were actually used. Also towards the climax, the movie felt a little bit cliched.

"Jake Gyllenhaal" has always impressed me and he cotinued to do in this movie too. He acted his role so perfectly. "Michelle Monaghan" was also good for the part given to her. "Vera Farmiga" was also impressive. The complexity given to her added a different layer to her character that accentuated her performance too. "Jeffrey Wright" was good too.

No spoilers, but there is a phone call scene in "Source Code", during the climax which really touched me. That displayed "Jake Gyllenhaal's" character at his peak.

"Source Code" was a great use of my 90 minutes. While watching the movie, I was never bored. This is a highly recommended movie for those who like mind-bending movies. I assure you it is worth a watch.

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