It’s got a fantastic idea at its core, and it's executed really well—a true science fiction classic. "Source Code" feels like one of many mainstream movies built around a complex concept. It seems popular to create narratives that are deliberately confusing so audiences will label them as brilliant or ingenious, leading people to watch them again because the story is so perplexing. "Inception" is an example of thi…

Source Code, a science fiction movie from Duncan Jones—who previously directed Moon—features Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmiga in the main parts, along with a cameo by Russell Peters. Where Moon was more deliberate, Source Code moves at a quicker pace as an action-oriented story. The narrative centers on a character who is sent back through brief, recurring eight-minute periods to find out who caus…