Source code is an action thriller centered on a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. Directed by Duncan Jones, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga. Jones mixes romance, suspense, humor, mystery and thrills to create a truly enjoyable experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The opening minutes of the film surrounds the viewer with suspense. Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up on a train heading to Chicago, not knowing where he is or what his is doing there. He wakes to find a woman (Michelle Monaghan)talking to him, it is obvious in this scene that she knows who he is, however he dose not know her. Still attempting to make sense of it all, Captain Colter Stevens escapes to the toilets of the train. He instantly notices a mirror which he looks into and finds that he is a different person. As his new discovery leaves him even more confused and baffled he leaves the room to find the woman he was previously talking to come up to him. He is still has no reconciliation on who this women is, however it is still clear that she knows him. Suddenly a great fire erupts from the side of the train after an explosion and engulfs Captain Colter Stevens and the woman beside him.
This leaves the viewers with questions of; what is going on?, who are they?, where are they?, the answers of which are shrouded with mystery, compelling the audience.
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