source code

“Source Code” 2011

An action thriller centred on a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

“Source Code”

• Director: • Duncan Jones• Writer: • Ben Ripley• Stars:• Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan and Vera

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Box Office

• Budget:• $32,000,000 (estimated) • Opening Weekend:• $14,812,094 (USA) (3 April 2011) (2961

Screens) • Gross:• $54,696,902 (USA) (10 July 2011)

One Review. Do you agree?

• The story line keeps you on the edge of your seat and adds in enough humour to make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

• There is amazing, subtle chemistry between Jake and Michelle which really is the star of the film, performances by all the actors are excellent.

One Reviewer’s Opinion.

• Beautiful cinematography that will make Chicago proud.

• An enigmatic ending that brings up more questions than answers but it feels right.

• This film delivers on romance, suspense, mystery and thrills. Highly recommended.

Analysis

• Analyse the trailer.• Why is it effective?• Why have these excerpts been included?• How has it been edited?• What is the target audience and how is it

targeted?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTrG-gpIzE

Analysis of the opening 5 minutes.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDY6QNg7nQ

Analysis of the train scenes.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgqhL3dx2Y

An Emotional Scene – phone call.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHOUYa5dvJA

Why is this scene in the film?How does it help the thriller?

Behind the scenes.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UL29kdOYpM

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRrYR_9Qp8

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jyj3u6AD0

The last scene.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyoNV-rvsbs