Rating of
3/4
A Combination of Films But Still Solid
Alex - wrote on 03/31/11
Much more commercialized than Duncan's previous effort. By that I mean that it is built for the masses and that it lacks the edge that made Moon so interesting. Still, it is a solid sci fi.
Source Code is a combination of 4 or 5 other sci fi movies, taking elements from each of them and putting them into a new setting. I need not say much about it as once it ends you will certainty think you have seen it before.
The acting is as we can expect from each character. Gyllenhaal is best when he is kind of witty and confident. When he asks a lot of questions or tries to show more emitions, his talents tend to break down. He has to perform both roles in this and he does ok. Vera Farmiga is good but doesn't break any new ground and Jeffery Wright is almost cheesy at times.
I liked the secrets that are kept at the beginning of the movie. It was well revealed and kept you guessing. Duncan Jones has a ton of talent and I am really glad he likes the sci fi. Let's hope he can gain a bit more style and take a chance on his next flick. A decent Sci Fi that is better than The Adjustment Bureau.
