The movie is much more a Science Fiction exploration of Quantum Physics than it is an action thriller. And that's why I enjoyed it so much.
I can't say I was expecting much from Source Code. Maybe some good action, clever special effects and interesting characters. I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is so much more than just another action film. The producers and writers put a lot of thought into the story, characters, relationships and science. And I appreciate that.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a tough actor to nail down. He was part of the reason I wasn't expecting much. I am yet to see Jarhead, Zodiac or Brokeback Mountain, so I guess I don't have much material to base my expectation on. But The Day After Tomorrow (about a 65%) stereotyped Jake Gyllenhaal for me, and I am glad that the stereotype is broken.
Source Code has every aspect nailed to make it a quality movie. Stunning cinematography (including magnificent sweeping shots of Chicago), well written plot, outstanding acting, heartfelt characters, interesting science theories and thrilling action. And the destination the movie ends at is both unexpected and satisfying, and leaves one pondering the theories of Quantum Physics. A like-minded friend is helpful with whom you can talk out your theories with after. Some great conversation points are created in the movie. It is this that gives Source Code an "A" in my books.
Some thought-provoking movies let themselves down with poor acting or weak cinematography or special effects. Source Code has most of it to support the quality screenplay.
Critics may have their words about some of the acting, particularly Jeffrey Wright who plays the inventing Doctor of the technology, DR Rutledge. But I am not sure if that was Wright's acting or the way in which Rutledge was written. Either way, I found him to be a splinter in the midst of a quality production. Don't get me wrong, he's a great actor, but the way DR Rutledge was portrayed didn't fit the movie, unfortunately.
Overall, a great movie. A great HD experience and great thought-provoking material, too. It's also fantastic for family audiences as well.
Source Code
83% (A-)
F-Count: 1 (Uses of the F-Word below 3)
Written by: Ben Ripley
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Produced by: Mark Gordon, Jordan Wynn and Philippe Rousselet
I can't say I was expecting much from Source Code. Maybe some good action, clever special effects and interesting characters. I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is so much more than just another action film. The producers and writers put a lot of thought into the story, characters, relationships and science. And I appreciate that.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a tough actor to nail down. He was part of the reason I wasn't expecting much. I am yet to see Jarhead, Zodiac or Brokeback Mountain, so I guess I don't have much material to base my expectation on. But The Day After Tomorrow (about a 65%) stereotyped Jake Gyllenhaal for me, and I am glad that the stereotype is broken.
Source Code has every aspect nailed to make it a quality movie. Stunning cinematography (including magnificent sweeping shots of Chicago), well written plot, outstanding acting, heartfelt characters, interesting science theories and thrilling action. And the destination the movie ends at is both unexpected and satisfying, and leaves one pondering the theories of Quantum Physics. A like-minded friend is helpful with whom you can talk out your theories with after. Some great conversation points are created in the movie. It is this that gives Source Code an "A" in my books.
Some thought-provoking movies let themselves down with poor acting or weak cinematography or special effects. Source Code has most of it to support the quality screenplay.
Critics may have their words about some of the acting, particularly Jeffrey Wright who plays the inventing Doctor of the technology, DR Rutledge. But I am not sure if that was Wright's acting or the way in which Rutledge was written. Either way, I found him to be a splinter in the midst of a quality production. Don't get me wrong, he's a great actor, but the way DR Rutledge was portrayed didn't fit the movie, unfortunately.
Overall, a great movie. A great HD experience and great thought-provoking material, too. It's also fantastic for family audiences as well.
Source Code
83% (A-)
F-Count: 1 (Uses of the F-Word below 3)
Written by: Ben Ripley
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Produced by: Mark Gordon, Jordan Wynn and Philippe Rousselet
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