Movie Review: Source Code

Wow is all I can say. Source Code is one of those rare films that blew my expectations away. Source Code is anchored by the rock-solid script/direction from Duncan Jones. This is one of the most mind-bending, suspenseful, original, and exciting films to be released in a while. The concept is completely original and fascinating and is approached in a complex, intelligent manner. The twists thrown in are surprising and really add to the fun and quality of the film. Between this and Moon, Duncan Jones is becoming one of the most promising young directors in Hollywood. On top of Jones's brilliant writing and direction, the acting is top-notch. Jake Gyllenhaal gives his best performance since Donnie Darko. His most recent films haven't been of the highest quality and it makes your forget how good an actor he can be when given good material to work with. You care about every decision he makes in the "Source Code" and you completely sympathize with his character. The audience grows an emotional attachment with the character and that can be attributed to the depth that Gyllenhaal gives the character. Source Code is easily one of my favorite films of the year so far. It's a completely unique and enthralling film, that is one hell of a ride.

4.5/5 Stars