Duncan Jones directs Jake Gyllenhaal in the well-paced 2011 techno-thriller, Source Code. It combines elements of Quantum Leap and The Manchurian Candidate to produce an effective thrill ride that constantly keeps you guessing. The story line gets pretty complicated which has it's ups and downs. Normally, techno-geek plots like this are too smart and not enough heart, but Jones manages to provide just enough to pack an emotional punch. Unfortunately the plot has so many layers it collapses in the final act and has a tough time picking itself up again.
3 "Oh boy"'s out of 5
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