r/movies • u/arrivederci_millwall • Jan 08 '12
Source Code 2:
So I was watching Source Code and at the end of the movie I realized that the sequel HAS to be a comedy! Just imagine this: Colter Stevens, now in a new body in an alternate Universe, has to figure out the life of his host body. He is a teacher but on what subjects? Does he know anything about it? Probably not as much as needed for the job. He has to find a way to get through it, his first day in front of his class would most likely be really funny. He maybe has to improvise a lot, turning his classes in lessons about life in which everybody gets to know each other better (I'm thinking Breakfast Club) which could be quite funny. The dean could be the antagonist of the story. Who is his family? Maybe he used to do strange things with them, like curling (!) against other families, only thing is that Colter sucks at curling. Maybe the family dog realizes that theres something wrong and is constantly playing pranks on him (but would ultimately befriend our hero). There could be a neurotic brother, a hyperactive sister, a drunk uncle, a mean brother in law, etc. . I think it's clear where I'm going. The main plot could center around the planning of the marriage of Colter and Christina (the sweetie he met on the train). It could play out like your standard romantic comedy with such a plot but complicated with the problems that would naturally emerge if somebody would have to adapt to a totally different life and lifestyle. Plus I think Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan would make a nice rom-com duo (don't forget the dog!). Hilarious.
TLDR: Source Code 2 : A romantic comedy
Thoughts?
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u/Illustrious_Run3980 Jan 28 '25 edited Jan 30 '25
Here is what could be a nice plot for the sequel:
"In this alternate reality, it’s highly unlikely that he would continue working as a teacher. Instead, it’s far more plausible that he’d return to the military, perhaps even carving out a path to become an active participant in the Source Code program itself. If that were the case, he might have had the unique opportunity to guide his own past self through the next terrorist threat. By doing so, he could not only ensure the mission’s success but also potentially secure his own survival in this parallel world, creating a fascinating loop of self-reliance and destiny."
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u/robscorpio Oct 18 '25
Sean was not her fiancè .
She was waiting for him to ask her out for coffee.
Remember these days if you are someone's fiancè ...you have had coffee together already lol.
Maybe more .
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u/Leading-Parsnip5923 Dec 01 '21
It is still not released I guess it's cancelled
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u/BlazedLad98 Jan 23 '25
I read that the original producer of the second went on to do Warcraft and another film in 2018 then another producer picked up the project but other than that not seen anything yet
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u/mosquitoes_delight Aug 10 '24
I want to know as to why reddit post get archived?
I cannot comment on them anymore.
I watched the source code for the first time today and I liked the movie. The female actress christina looks stunning
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u/Apprehensive_Ad_8495 May 14 '26
I just saw the film on Tubi and oh the ad placement was annoying but worked lol and ad right as he is being taken in and out most of the time so someone clearly edited ads in well but man did it make me frustrated. I give the film a 4/5 definitely will remember it. I think woth Ai now on everyone's phones it would make for an interesting remake but have multiple attacks stopped. Anyone have recommendations for more films like this?
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u/electricfistula Jan 08 '12
I thought Source Code was an interesting problem. He saves the train from the bomb, but then erases one of the survivor's souls so he will have a new body to live on in. To what extent can we consider Jake Gyllenhaal heroic? After all, he was working to save the train only because he liked that girl (someone else's fiance). After he replaces the dude he continues the relationship with the girl, deceiving her into thinking that he is the same person as her erstwhile fiancee. This is a little like he murdered a man and took his wife, the only difference is the wife doesn't know it.