Source Code is a 2011 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones. The film features an intriguing plot that combines elements of science fiction and thriller. PlotCaptain Colter Stevens (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) suddenly wakes up on a train heading to Chicago and finds himself in an unfamiliar reality. He doesn't remember how he got t... (Read the full Tiiip)
Source Code is a 2011 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones. The film features an intriguing plot that combines elements of science fiction and thriller. PlotCaptain Colter Stevens (playe ...
Source Code is a 2011 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones. The film features an intriguing plot that combines elements of science fiction and thriller.
Plot
Captain Colter Stevens (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) suddenly wakes up on a train heading to Chicago and finds himself in an unfamiliar reality. He doesn't remember how he got there, and even more surprisingly, he appears to be in someone else's body.
Stevens soon discovers that he is involved in a secret project called the "Source Code," which allows him to relive the last eight minutes of another person's life in an attempt to uncover the identity of a terrorist who has planted a bomb on that train and prevent a future attack.
Stevens is repeatedly sent into the "source code" and must search for clues and interact with the train's passengers to find the culprit. During these time loops, he also tries to establish a connection with a woman named Christina (played by Michelle Monaghan), who seems to have a connection to the situation.
The film explores ethical and moral challenges related to time control and reality manipulation. Stevens must face personal dilemmas as he desperately tries to prevent an impending catastrophe.
Source Code offers a blend of suspense, action, and science fiction elements, creating a gripping plot that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats until the end.
Complete Cast:
Jake Gyllenhaal as Captain Colter Stevens
Michelle Monaghan as Christina Warren
Vera Farmiga as Colleen Goodwin
Jeffrey Wright as Dr. Rutledge
Michael Arden as Derek Frost
Russell Peters as Max Denoff
Scott Bakula as the voice of Colter Stevens' father
Director: Duncan Jones
Producers: Mark Gordon, Jordan Wynn, Philippe Rousselet
Writer: Ben Ripley
Music by: Chris Bacon
Cinematographer: Don Burgess
Production Cost: Approximately $31.9 million.
Box Office: Approximately $147.3 million worldwide at the box office.
Awards: The film received positive reviews and several nominations for film awards, especially for direction and screenplay.
Critics' Reception: Source Code was praised for its innovative approach to the science fiction genre and the performances of the cast, particularly that of Jake Gyllenhaal. The film was appreciated for its fast pace, engaging plot, and intelligent handling of themes of time and alternate reality.