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Audio Commentary with Jake Gyllenhaal and director Duncan Jones
Cast Interviews
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A helicopter pilot (Gyllenhaal) recruited for a top-secret military operation finds himself on a startlingly different kind of mission in Source Code, a smart, fast-paced action thriller that challenges our assumptions about time and space. Filled with mind-boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, Source Code is directed by Duncan Jones (Moon).
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
SOURCE CODE has an element that is lacking in too many of the Hollywood CGI sci-fi experimental movies that are so very cloned these day - humanity. Much of the credit for this quality comes from the intelligent and imaginative writing of Ben Ripley and the tight direction by Duncan Jones, but the main reason this film works so well is the presence of charismatic and fine acting by Jake Gyllenhaal.
The story borders on the obtuse: a device has been invented by Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright) that can maintain a person in a state of recall much the way a light bulb has a glow after it has been extinguished. Rutledge has placed helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is missing in action in Afghanistan, in a capsule that is capable, under the direction of military officer Goodwin (Vera Farmiga), of projecting Stevens onto a train entering Chicago that has been planted with a bomb in order to discover the perpetrator who is apparently planning another bomb that will decimate the city of Chicago. It is a back and forth series of 8 minute exercises, each time Stevens relives the moments before a bomb detonation and gradually learns the the device and its owner. On board the train he meets Christina (Michelle Monaghan) who 'sees' Stevens as her boyfriend Sean and during these repeat flashbacks Stevens and Christina form a bond that makes Stevens re-think his 'purpose' in this military gimmicky.
*In the hands of the wrong people this little venture would seem trite and silly, but with this crew of creators it becomes a puzzle that touches on tension, fear, humor, and warmth. That is what a superb cast can do with any material, but with this particular strange tale it works perfectly. Grady Harp, July 11
The story borders on the obtuse: a device has been invented by Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright) that can maintain a person in a state of recall much the way a light bulb has a glow after it has been extinguished. Rutledge has placed helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is missing in action in Afghanistan, in a capsule that is capable, under the direction of military officer Goodwin (Vera Farmiga), of projecting Stevens onto a train entering Chicago that has been planted with a bomb in order to discover the perpetrator who is apparently planning another bomb that will decimate the city of Chicago. It is a back and forth series of 8 minute exercises, each time Stevens relives the moments before a bomb detonation and gradually learns the the device and its owner. On board the train he meets Christina (Michelle Monaghan) who 'sees' Stevens as her boyfriend Sean and during these repeat flashbacks Stevens and Christina form a bond that makes Stevens re-think his 'purpose' in this military gimmicky.
*In the hands of the wrong people this little venture would seem trite and silly, but with this crew of creators it becomes a puzzle that touches on tension, fear, humor, and warmth. That is what a superb cast can do with any material, but with this particular strange tale it works perfectly. Grady Harp, July 11
76 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I'm not going to tell you what this movie is about.
Why, you ask?
Any info will ruin the experience.
And what an experience it was.
Here's what I liked.
Brilliant storytelling.
Incredible acting from everyone.
Direction, pacing, score were all top notch.
Anything I didn't like?
No.
This film does what so few films do, it will make you think.
It touches on so MANY different themes.
Right.
Wrong.
Good.
Evil.
Moral.
Ethical.
This life.
The next.
And pretty much everything in between.
Brilliant.
In an age of movies filled with senseless violence, unnecessary nudity and swearing that would make a truck driver blush, it's refreshing to see a movie that simply does what films should do....tells a story.
A grand story that I give my highest recommendation.
Why, you ask?
Any info will ruin the experience.
And what an experience it was.
Here's what I liked.
Brilliant storytelling.
Incredible acting from everyone.
Direction, pacing, score were all top notch.
Anything I didn't like?
No.
This film does what so few films do, it will make you think.
It touches on so MANY different themes.
Right.
Wrong.
Good.
Evil.
Moral.
Ethical.
This life.
The next.
And pretty much everything in between.
Brilliant.
In an age of movies filled with senseless violence, unnecessary nudity and swearing that would make a truck driver blush, it's refreshing to see a movie that simply does what films should do....tells a story.
A grand story that I give my highest recommendation.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Carl Edwards
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
Acting - awesome
Plot - awesome
Directing -awesome
Effects- awesome
If you still enjoy being treated as an intelligent human being without compromising creativity, action, supsense, drama, sensuality, fun and believability in a movie - then this one is for you. Awesome movie.
Plot - awesome
Directing -awesome
Effects- awesome
If you still enjoy being treated as an intelligent human being without compromising creativity, action, supsense, drama, sensuality, fun and believability in a movie - then this one is for you. Awesome movie.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Rene'
Format:Blu-ray
I had been waiting for Source Code to come out since I saw the first trailer. Captain Colter Stevens is a helicopter pilot forced to relive the life of one Sean Fentress in order to catch a bomber. The premise is pure genius and the repeating of the same scene is kept fresh by the characters and the small changes that occur. Jake Gyllenhaal is a perfect fit for the main character. He is great at confused and wonderful as sympathetic. Michelle Monaghan is great playing off his character and Vera Farmiga is just terrific as she has to display multiple emotions with just her face. Jeffrey Wright's character is the only one not fully fleshed out but the movie doesn't really focus on him. Yes the ending might upset some people but it opens up a slew of questions (I've read so much stuff that people have written afterward) which is the hallmark of a good movie. Everyone should see this, especially fans of Fringe and the Matrix. I disagree with those who say it's like Groundhog day; it isn't.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Capt. McPl0x
Format:DVD
I thought this movie was really good up until the last 10 minutes when the wheels came off and it got all sappy. A sad ending would have made more sense.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was expecting very little here. Maybe that is why I liked this so much, or maybe it is because the film is actually really good; I'm still not entirely sure. It looked really stupid, some sort of action packed `Groundhog Day' and I'm still not sold on the idea of Jake Gyllenhaal being a good actor (his sister on the other hand is tremendous) so I remember seeing the trailer for this and thinking "no need to see that" but then the reviews rolled in and word of mouth was good and so, with nothing better to do, the wife and I settled in for a watch.
The basic premise is that Jake Gyllenhaal is a bomber pilot named Colter Stevens who has been recruited for a special mission where he relives the last 8 minutes of a terrorist attack victim's life in order to uncover who the terrorist was and how to prevent it from happening again. He lives out those 8 minutes and then dies only to be rebooted back at the same spot to relive it again in an attempt to uncover as much information as he can so that they can save as many people as possible. Once in his new body, Colter forms a quick friendship with Christina, a young woman accompanying his host, but his desire to help himself out of the situation and write his own fate (or be a bigger hero) begins to fray the edges of his mission.
Gyllenhaal carries the film very well, but the entire cast is solid here. Monaghan is a beauty (stunning, really) and she flirts in all the right angles. Jeffrey Wright is perfectly creepy in his mysterious role, and Michael Arden slays his character's reveal. It is Vera Farmiga though who once again solidifies her current status in Hollywood. I just love this woman!
`Source Code' is fast paced and exciting and uses its premise in a way that really works.... Read more ›
The basic premise is that Jake Gyllenhaal is a bomber pilot named Colter Stevens who has been recruited for a special mission where he relives the last 8 minutes of a terrorist attack victim's life in order to uncover who the terrorist was and how to prevent it from happening again. He lives out those 8 minutes and then dies only to be rebooted back at the same spot to relive it again in an attempt to uncover as much information as he can so that they can save as many people as possible. Once in his new body, Colter forms a quick friendship with Christina, a young woman accompanying his host, but his desire to help himself out of the situation and write his own fate (or be a bigger hero) begins to fray the edges of his mission.
Gyllenhaal carries the film very well, but the entire cast is solid here. Monaghan is a beauty (stunning, really) and she flirts in all the right angles. Jeffrey Wright is perfectly creepy in his mysterious role, and Michael Arden slays his character's reveal. It is Vera Farmiga though who once again solidifies her current status in Hollywood. I just love this woman!
`Source Code' is fast paced and exciting and uses its premise in a way that really works.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
very cool movie
I love technology and medical stuff so this brings all of that into line. Watch the film and enjoy yourself.
Published 23 hours ago by Stark Sage
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a watch, or two.
Interesting movie, I've seen it before, wanted my own copy to rewatch some scenes, and to compare to "Gound Hog Day", which many have suggested is the basis for "source... Read more
Published 11 days ago by F.P.M.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling
This was suspenseful and they didn't tell us the truth about the man until the very end, but a great ending nonetheless.
Published 12 days ago by Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Source Code
Good movie. It arrived quickly and in excellent condition. The acting was good and there is plenty of excitement and suspense in this sci-fi thriller.
Published 13 days ago by Jim Elliott
4.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking and excitement non stop
Its like Final Destination but with twists, intelligence, excitement and a fabulous surprise ending. Its hard to fault and I usually can. Brilliant throughout.
Published 14 days ago by A. Murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Source Code
Source Code
SOURCE CODE has an element that is lacking in too many of the Hollywood CGI sci-fi experimental movies that are so very cloned these day - humanity. Read more
SOURCE CODE has an element that is lacking in too many of the Hollywood CGI sci-fi experimental movies that are so very cloned these day - humanity. Read more
Published 14 days ago by R. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly Plausible
Don't get too caught up in the details. The military found some means of time travel. The major limitation seems to be that the subject can only observe the recent past but not... Read more
Published 14 days ago by mr. critic
4.0 out of 5 stars
Play it Again Sam
What would you go back and do differently if you could? Source Code is an interesting sci-fi movie with cutting edge technology and suspense along with a story line that touches on... Read more
Published 15 days ago by L. Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars
The digital wasn't good
The digital part is all didn't work at all, but the Blu-ray worked just fine, so it's a keeper. I true Amazon for all my stuff.
Published 17 days ago by Aply Stefin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, thought provoking sci fi thriller
A man wakes up on a train, disoriented and unsure why he's there. A cute woman sitting across from him chats with him while a passerby spills her drink on his shoe. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Joseph M. Reninger
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