Source Code
Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up to find himself on board a train that’s about to be blown to pieces in a terrorist plot. Soon enough he discovers he’s actually in a recreation of the event; and a new military scientific technology makes the whole thing possible. As events unfold Stevens learns it’s his mission to relive the event over and over until he can uncover who’s responsible for the bombing; guiding him through the process is Captain Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) and the enigmatic Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright). But, the further Stevens gets into the recreation, the more he begins to realize the scope of what’s happening and its unexpected consequences. Can the mystery be solved, and what about the apple of his eye Christina (Michelle Monaghan), is there any hope?
Fans of sci fi and quantum physics prepare for a real talker. But wait there’s more, I’ll even go so far as to say this might make a great date movie; it’s romantic in its own way, measured with comedy, action, and just the right amount of suspense. And by the way, it’s smart in its writing. The ensemble all hit the right notes and directing from Duncan Jones keeps the audience engaged without overstaying his welcome. Also worth your time, Source Code is rated PG-13.