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Duncan Jone may be David Bowie‘s son, but he is also starting to make a name for himself as very compelling science fiction.  After his excellent debut film Moon, which I still consider one of the best science fiction films I’ve seen, Jones returns for somewhat more mainstream, but still interesting, follow-up.

The plot for this film is actually quite simple: using an experiment program, a soldier (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) has his consciousness transported into a passenger on a train, eight minutes before a bomb goes off.  He has to repeatedly relive these eight minutes in order to identify the bomber and stop a future attack.

It’s a plot very much like Groundhog Day, however there are some twists and turns that are revealed throughout that keeps things interesting.  The film also includes a great, and very sci-fi, ending.

Definitely an enjoyable film

9/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.