Captain Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal) wakes up on a train
outside of Chicago in someone else's body only remembering flying his
helicopter in Afghanistan. He soon learns he is part of a secret military
program sending him back in time to find a bomb that already went off and
prevent an attack. As confused as he is, he gathers clues to figure out what's
happening on the train as well as how he got there. The pressure is on, and
many lives are at risk.
It takes talent to recite the same lines and reshoot the
same scene over and over but do it differently each time. Michelle Monaghan and
Jake Gyllenhaal pull it off quite well in this original thriller that will
leave you thinking about the scientific, physical, and technological
possibilities for days after seeing the film. Jake Gyllenhaal's performance is in line with similar
characters he has portrayed in the past, and he never fails to entertain. The seasoned and talented
Vera Farmiga takes on the dynamic role of Goodwin, and helps bring a bit of
humanity to the big picture.
The effects are well done, and the plot moves along quickly,
never pausing long enough to let you figure it all out. The idea is original
and thought- provoking, but don't think too much or you'll see through the
obvious and inherent impossibilities upon which the premise is based.
Aside from the accepted lack of reality, the story will
leave you pondering the potential moral and philosophical queries that surround
our characters and their dilemmas. If that's not your style, then you'll at
least appreciate the thrill of the ride. Either way, go see this one.
