Fantastic, highly cerebral film, not for everyone

Rating: 9/10 (19 April 2014)

Visually striking, well-acted, Mr. Nobody will not be for everyone. This highly cerebral film asks the question what if I'd made this choice instead of that. The main character, Nemo, whose parents are divorcing, is forced to make an unbearable choice as a child at a train station, stay with his dad or go with his mom. The outcome of his life depends on what choice he makes. Later in the story there are three girls, again what would his life be depending on which girl he marries.
Mr. Nobody speaks of The Butterfly Effect and quantum physics (literally). It's a fascinating story that makes you think about your life and how you ended up where you are. What if you'd made one different choice along the way? What if you'd made a dozen different choices along the way?
Because of the nature of the story, this film will not appeal to everyone. The story jumps from time period to time period in a non-linear fashion with 5-15 or more story lines (depending on whom you ask). I never felt confused. Instead I sat mesmerized by the story, cinematography, and the wheels turning in my own head.
If you like Cloud Atlas, you'll like Mr. Nobody.