This genuinely mind blowing movie is an experience revolving around the notion of choice, the importance or futility of decisions, a complex story that questions randomness, and what our lives are made of. Illustrated by bribes of a science documentary enlightening us about concepts like time before and after the big bang, the extremely interesting superstition of the pigeon, the eventuality of the big crunch, the complexity of quantum mechanics and string theory. This is a journey into the human psyche and the ability to create and explore in our imagination all the possible moves, like a chess player, that would lead to different paths, different existences. Exceptionally imaginative, acutely funny and startling, this production reeks of intelligence and craftsmanship, breaks down linear storytelling into bits, only to shuffle the whole thing in a brilliantly orchestrated masterpiece.
From director Jaco Van Dormael: "My producers don't like me saying it, but it's really a big-budget experimental film about the many different lives one person can live, depending on the choices he makes. It's about the infinite possibilities facing any person. There are good or bad choices in life. It's simply that each choice will create another life for you. What's interesting is to be alive."
It has much to do with the butterfly effect.
While I do HIGHLY recommend this movie, please keep in mind the trend of movies that I have suggested in this forum; It is VERY Kaufman-esque. I'm not going to rate the film because I don't want people to have any expectations. Just give it a shot. If you have trouble finding a copy to watch let me know and I'll personally upload it.