zsenorsock This film deserved a better fate than the one it got--a quick release before disappearing into the void. The film isn't perfect by far but Simon Pegg makes a funny lead character, Kate Beckingsale is breathtakingly beautiful throughout and the Monty Python gang has a nice turn as well.But the real surprise for me was Robin Williams. I have NOT been a fan and he's caused me more pain than laughs throughout his career. But in this, his final role, Williams is absolutely FABULOUS. He's funny and gives Dennis character a lot of heart. What a great way to go out.A few reviewers have noted this is a "family friendly" comedy. But be aware there's a lot of unnecessary swearing that I found...well, unnecessary. But Jones delivers a script with more hits than misses and as a director keeps things rolling.This is one that is well worth giving a try.

codyalansmitherman This movie did a lot of things right, but also failed on many levels. Kate Beckinsale is a wonderful actor and is usually a great leading lady. Unfortunately, her work in this movie came off as forced and generic. Simon Pegg delivers as best he can without Nick Frost. I felt like the movie overall was an "R" rated Bruce Almighty but instead of God, we got Scientology. Not a bad watch but you really do not want to watch it expecting Shuan of the Dead or Hot Fuzz.

bowmanblue It's hard not to like 'Absolutely Anything' – Simon Pegg, best known for his role as 'Shaun' in 'Shaun of the Dead, Spaced' and almost every other film where he's played a slight variation of his usual lovable slacker alter-ego – plays, well, her a variation of his usual lovable slacker alter-ego. However, when he's wandering around in London one day pining over his neighbour, Kate Beckinsale, he's given the power to have anything and everything he wants by the cast of Monty Python (albeit computer-generated alien monstrous versions of themselves who live in a space ship and decide to test humanity in this way to see what happens – and whether to blow the entire planet up while they're at it!). All Pegg has to do is wave his hand and his innermost desires come to fruition.He therefore fixes the entire world's problems and everyone lives happily ever after.Okay, so that would make a pretty dull film. Everything goes about as swimmingly as you'd expect given a man who talks to his dog unlimited superpowers. You'll notice I opened this review with the line 'it's hard not to LIKE Absolutely Anything.' I didn't use the word 'LOVE.' And the reason being that this is basically one of those films that you can have on in the background and do other things and not really miss that much.It's definitely not bad. It's just not a 'classic' comedy. Yes, the appearance of the (remaining) Monty Python boys is always welcome. Even their beautifully-weird alien incarnations are as madcap as their geriatric human selves. And it's great to see them all together on screen again. In some ways... the film could just be about them and would be even better! Pegg plays Pegg. Kate Beckinsale plays 'generic love interest #56' and there's an array of characters who you'll sort of recognise from other things, but not really know where. The only real stand-out character (besides the CGI pythons) is the dog. The reason being because one of Pegg's wishes is that his pet can talk. And talk her does. For he's voiced by none other than the (sadly) late, great Robin Williams and, yes, he's definitely on a par with the Pythons when it comes to enjoyable screen time.If you're looking for a fun little comedy to pass the time then this would fit the bill. It's a nice enough film which doesn't really try to be anything too amazing and should appeal to pretty much everyone. Once you know the premise then you'll probably predict every last plot point that's to come. However, I certainly couldn't bring myself to hate it and will definitely re-watch it again in a couple of years.

studioAT It's rare that a film disappoints so much as this one.The main reason for this is because you see the talent involved. Simon Pegg! The Monty Python team! Robin Williams! All of whom sadly seem to have left their comedy timing on the bus on route to the film set.This is childish, unfunny stuff from start to finish. It feels like a teen novel stretched too far, with a misleading array of stars conning you into thinking it will get better when it really doesn't.Pegg's Mr Likable persona is getting tired, and the script doesn't help him lift this film beyond average.The one small highlight is Robin Williams, who we all miss dearly. He steals every scene he's in.