So, I finally sat down—or rather, slouched on my trusty IKEA sofa—to munch popcorn and dive into “Source Code.” And let me tell you, it’s a bit like when you’re stuck on the Tunnelbana, where time seems to loop and you’re just hoping you’re on the right train to T-Centralen. You’ve got Jake Gyllenhaal right in the middle of a mind-bending loop, trying to solve a mystery in eight-minute windows. I mean, it’s like trying to assemble a Billy bookshelf without the bloody manual.

First things first, Gyllenhaal is solid. You can feel his confusion and determination, almost like when you’re stuck in Slussen, trying to find your way out. The concept—this whole “What would you do if you had eight minutes?”—it’s enough to give you a proper head spin. Don’t get me wrong, the suspense kept me on tenterhooks like a Swedish crime drama.

But then again, the whole premise sometimes feels a bit like reheated kåldolmar—delicious but not quite fresh, you know? Some of the plot twists seemed predictable if you’ve seen the kind of twisty-turny films that tend to win all the Guldbagge Awards. But maybe that’s just the snooty critic in me.

Now, sensory-wise, you’re in for a ride. The film’s tension kinda hits you in the chest, like that first taste of surströmming. You hear the train’s low rumble and see Gyllenhaal’s eyes doing more acting than a full cast of Persona. Still, I think it’s worth seeing for the ideas—and because who doesn’t love a bit of existential pondering now and then?

A funny memory came back to me, back when I spent an entire afternoon lost in the Stockholm Archipelago – not on a train, but on a boat. Different kind of loop. Who knew if I’d ever get back to land? “Source Code” kind of gave me that same vibe.

Curious? Check out the trailer and plunge into the loop yourself: Source Code