Duncan Jones’ Source Code, despite some glaring faults and mishaps in plot structure, is an entertaining bit of escapism, infused with a loving, often tender sentimentality that will make many swoon. While this science-fiction thriller is nowhere near the classic that Groundhog Day is, the two movies do share similar themes and structure.
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This time around DrDogbert takes a look at the 2011 movie Source Code to see if it really is as good as they say it is?
Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time) finds himself on an unusual mission when he is tasked with identifying the terrorist responsible for bombing a passenger train. Using new technology known as the Source Code, Colter can be transported into the body of one of the train’s passengers 8 minutes before the train explodes. With time ticking, Colter must eliminate the potential suspects and find the bomber before another attack can take place.