New on DVD: Source Code

Tuesday, Jul 26^th 2011

By Rebecca Cusey

Just one major release on DVD this week, but it's a good one.

Source Code

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The Gist: Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a US Marine who wakes up disoriented on a commuter train in Chicago. This is odd because his last memory is a firefight in Afghanistan and people keep calling him “Sean.” His name is not “Sean.” It’s Colter Stevens, which he explains for precisely eight minutes until the bomb on the train explodes and he’s sent back in time to the beginning point for another go at finding the perpetrator. Read our full review.

The Ups: This movie just works, all the way around. It’s tightly written, so while you may think you’re confused, the reveals that pile on make you realize you were just waiting for the “ahhh” moment. Gyllenhaal plays his character perfectly. The commuter train full of strangers becomes a train full of familiar characters by the end, when there’s a vision of perfect, ordinary American happiness. It’s like “Groundhog Day,” but with, you know, bombs instead of pianos and ice sculptures.

The Downs: Not really any, other than the cop-out identity of the bomber.

The Verdict: Absolutely watch it. “Source Code” is an excellent and entertaining movie.

Be Aware: The explosions and general feel are intense and suspenseful, but the PG-13 movie has no inappropriate sexual content and very little language. I would recommend it for kids who can handle suspense.

Rebecca Cusey

Rebecca Cusey is the official movie reviewer for SixSeeds.tv. A member of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association and the Television Critics Association, she does celebrity interviews, reviews, trend pieces, and event coverage. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Comcast.net, World Magazine, National Review Online, Relevant Magazine, Beliefnet.com, and many other outlets.

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