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Absolutely Anything
2015 85 min United Kingdom R 16+
★5.2
Comedy, Science Fiction
Director: Terry Jones
🎭 Based on
«The Man Who Could Work Miracles»
Trailers
Description
Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.
US Gross:
$20,169
Worldwide:
$6.3M
Starring
Simon Pegg
Actor
Kate Beckinsale
Actor
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Absolutely Anything is generally viewed as a light, intermittently amusing comedy that struggles to justify its derivative premise. While the strong ensemble cast and the novelty of a Monty Python reunion provide some charm, the film is widely criticized for its uneven script and lack of narrative originality.
| Acting | Simon Pegg delivers a competent and charming performance that anchors the film despite an underdeveloped character arc. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies too heavily on familiar tropes, often unfavorably compared to superior wish-fulfillment comedies like Bruce Almighty. | |
| Acting | Robin Williams provides a standout performance as the voice of the dog, offering a nostalgic and highlight-worthy contribution to the film. | |
| Humor | The humor is inconsistent, oscillating between clever, well-staged comedic set-pieces and cheap, forced gags that fail to land. | |
| Pacing | Critics are divided on the film's overall coherence: some appreciate the lighthearted, episodic nature of the comedy, while others find the narrative disjointed and lacking in emotional depth. |