“Mr. Nobody” is a science fiction movie that debuted in 2009. It stars Jared Leto as Nemo Nobody, the last mortal man on Earth in the year 2092. The rest of humanity has managed to defeat death and live forever. Mr. Nobody is the only person who has to worry about dying. The movie begins on his 118th birthday.
Mr. Nobody tells his life story through multiple timelines. Each timeline is a result of a critical decision he made at the age of 9, 15, and 34. His stories all overlap and contradict one another, which does make the movie a bit confusing. They are also told out of order which does not really help to clear things up. At first all the different lives are a bit overwhelming, but it is explained throughout the movie. The story ended up being one of my favorite aspects of the movie. It is incredibly emotional and heartfelt, which is something I do not usually expect from a sci-fi movie.
Visually, the movie is simply gorgeous. The way Earth looks in the future is stunning. The cinematography in Mr. Nobody’s flashbacks works incredibly well to drive home how nostalgic he is for the past, even if it is a past he never experienced.
This is a movie I highly recommend. The nonlinear storyline, Leto’s acting and visual beauty all make this a fantastic movie. “Mr. Nobody” is a movie that both moved me emotionally and made me think about my own life’s meaning.
