Review of Source Code (2011) by Esther L — 26 Nov 2013

The ingenious premise for Source Code provides for a smooth, visceral ride that still manages to keep in touch with the morality and emotions of the characters. The film raises questions about how much one can damage another's life to save others and still remain as humane as their intent.

Gyllenhal and Monaghan have great chemistry and their emotions seem real, but unfortunately the script is not as smart as it thinks it is and does not work as cohesively as a Nolan script. Its ending, as well, is too fairy tale-esque to be believable.

That being said, Source Code is a solid film with great supporting performances from Jeffrey Wright and Vera Farmiga that does not quite reach its full potential.