Source Code (Blu-ray) (2011)

Source Code (Blu-ray)
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Science fiction themes, violence and infrequent coarse language

Director: Duncan Jones
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright

Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes with a jolt to find himself on a commuter train heading into Chicago. Although the other passengers all seem to know him, he has absolutely no idea where, or even who, he is. The last thing Colter remembers is flying a helicopter mission in Iraq, but here he is in someone else's life going through someone else's morning commute. Before he can do anything, an express train zooms by on the opposite track and a bomb explodes, seemingly killing Colter and all the other passengers. Colter awakes in an isolation chamber, strapped to a seat, and wearing his military flight suit. He still has no idea what's happening, except that he's being spoken to by mission controller Carol Goodwin (Vera Farmiga), who calmly asks him, "Who planted the bomb?" He learns he's a part of a secret operation called "Beleaguered Castle," but before he can progress any further, Goodwin starts up the machinery and suddenly Colter is back on the train, at exactly the same time he first appeared there, once again speeding through Chicago with the same group of commuters and once again after eight minutes the bomb explodes. Each time he doesn't solve the mystery, he is taken back to re-live the same eight minutes. Living the explosion over and over, Colter must uncover the identity of the bomber, while also figuring out what the alternative universe of "Beleaguered Castle" is.

DVD
Status: QuickPick
Run time: 99mins
Origin: UNITED STATES
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Member Reviews (28)

28 Member Reviews
yvette
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This is one of the best sic-fi movies I have seen in ages. Original concept, and constant action with a feel good ending.
Posted Thursday, 18 April 2013 See my other reviews
muddymech
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its good, its diferent, could do a lot worse for a saturday night movie
Posted Monday, 25 March 2013 See my other reviews
MNS
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The worst picture I have ever seen. I certainly do not recommend this movie
Posted Thursday, 28 February 2013 See my other reviews
Angellen
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Highly recommend this riveting sci -fi.
Posted Sunday, 20 January 2013 See my other reviews
Anita
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Very enjoyable movie. Everyone liked this movie, young & old. Effects were good.
Posted Wednesday, 19 December 2012 See my other reviews
Craig H.
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Sensational, really enjoyed this movie.
Posted Sunday, 11 November 2012 See my other reviews
Peter_melb
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Wasn't what i was expecting, but enjoyable. Didn't have me checking my watch! Stunning in HD!
Posted Wednesday, 8 August 2012 See my other reviews
JJStarBug
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A very 'complete' story, very hard to find these days...A very good ending, not disappointed at all, love it! 4 stars is yours!
Posted Sunday, 29 July 2012 See my other reviews
E..
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Non-linear sort of movie (think alternative stories/ universe(s) as depicted in classic movies such as Ground Hog Day, Sliding Doors or Rashomon, etc.) The cinematography was not bad, for instance I liked the aerial views of Chicago at the very beginning, or a great "frozen scene" in the very last "8 minutes" block; the frozen scene matched very well the over all theme/character of the movie (time travel, loops in time, end of life moment, etc.). What I did not like was that whole silly romantic theme, how unlikely and cloyingly sweet, Michelle Monaghan is overacting, as if it was a sweet romantic comedy, annoying ending, as many people have already mentioned below. So, "sleek and shallow" is a good description of this flick, indeed. As for a concept of entering the thoughts of people 8 minutes before their sudden death, the thoughts would be about an exam they have next day at school, or a medical condition of their parents or just admiring views from the window of the train. They would not think about the content of their suitcases, etc. So, from logical point of view it is not convincing at all. Overall 3 and a half stars.
Posted Sunday, 3 June 2012 See my other reviews
The Pict
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Three stars for nice visuals and basic concept, but I was disappointed by the poorly developed explanation of the enabling technology and the somewhat gratuitous "romantic" angle.
Posted Sunday, 3 June 2012 See my other reviews
stevegask
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We REALLY enjoyed this one! It was like a super hi-tech sort of Ground Hog Day, with lots of mystery and a touch of romance. I don't readily give 5 Stars, but this one is definitely worth your time. Steve
Posted Sunday, 13 May 2012 See my other reviews
E-Ro
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Provoked a few discussions in my house concerning the whole parallel univers versus space-time continuum... and picking holes in the scientific viability of the tale. Not bad when you consider it's about sending an injured military man's consciousness back in time to avert disaster - nothing unbelievable about that??? Right??? A good action movie which kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation the whole way through. If you can suspend belief a while you'll enjoy this one for what it is. Why do people NOT want a Hollywood ending? If a movie finishes with a yucky outcome it gets a bad rap, if it tidies up the loose ends it gets a slating also. This one has a nice neat ending (paradox's notwithstanding) and makes for entertaining viewing.
Posted Saturday, 12 May 2012 See my other reviews
Penny
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original and extremely well done, thouroughly enjoyed along with my daughter, highly reccomend
Posted Tuesday, 24 April 2012 See my other reviews
spotlight
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For some reason I enjoyed this a LOT more than Inception, which left me a bit cold...I think this one has a lot more warmth and heart to it. There's more appeal to a military man trying to do good and save the day, than someone involved in industrial espionage (which was what Inception was kind of about wasn't it? I don't know as I gave up caring 30 minutes into that film) This has a good cast and a fun way to while away a cozy autumn afternoon - silly, enjoyable plot with likeable characters. Nice to see that real talent runs in the family, Mr Duncan Jones (alias Zowie Bowie son of David Bowie)....
Posted Friday, 6 April 2012 See my other reviews
McFace
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No.I'm dumber for watching. Peppy hollywood ending,mind numbing plot, droll repetition & Gyllenhall in the same tired role.
Posted Wednesday, 4 April 2012 See my other reviews
VJP
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WOW, what an incredible mind blowing film. From start to finish i was on the edge of my seat. Great action, great effects and very original story. It could have ended at a certain point which i would have been happy with, but they decided to go on for another 10 minutes or so which turned it into an Inception-esque type film. Still, i thought it was great and definitely a film i could sit through twice.
Posted Tuesday, 20 March 2012 See my other reviews
James
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Despite one major plot hole for all to see; if you can get past it then this is a great little film with some interesting ideas and twists, that will keep you hooked all the way through.
Posted Thursday, 8 March 2012 See my other reviews
Art S.
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High concept Hollywood thriller that has Jake Gyllenhaal going back in time to avert a terrorist bombing. Slick and shallow but holds your interest while you watch (but will soon be forgotten).
Posted Monday, 13 February 2012 See my other reviews
Thomas B
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Great concept let down by the usual American ending where everything ends up perfect. Why do they all have to end the same way?
Posted Friday, 6 January 2012 See my other reviews
Rocket
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Great movie, very intriging story line - enjoyed it right to the end!!
Posted Friday, 9 December 2011 See my other reviews
cindy
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This was a blu ray movie - I don't have blu ray so I would like a normal DVD sent of Source Code please
Posted Tuesday, 29 November 2011 See my other reviews
Mr Rare Steak
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An interesting story, and reasonabily well executed. It's not as good as "Moon". Worth a watch to kill an evening.
Posted Wednesday, 9 November 2011 See my other reviews
Michael Y
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Very very cleaver movie - thriller , sci fi , slightest touch of romance , mind bending script , great acting, very impressive.
Posted Sunday, 6 November 2011 See my other reviews
JS
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I wasn't sure whether I would like this movie but thoroughly enjoyed it
Posted Sunday, 23 October 2011 See my other reviews
narkfestmojo
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Incredible, starts with a Hitch Cock feel and ends as a classic Sci-Fi with a confusing story that slowly makes sense towards the end.
Posted Wednesday, 12 October 2011 See my other reviews
CF
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Nice filmed, and Blu-Ray looks beyond fantastic on a projector. Story is not terrible, just not bad I guess.
Posted Sunday, 25 September 2011 See my other reviews
Lance
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at the start when i realised it was gonna keep looping back to the same time on tha train i thought,'oh no this is gonna be boring!' but it wasnt,this was an entertaining film with a great ending. I give this movie a 8 outta 10
Posted Monday, 19 September 2011 See my other reviews
LH
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Disappointing. Starts really well but just nose dives and ends up with a lame hollywood ending.
Posted Sunday, 18 September 2011 See my other reviews