Absolutely Anything (2015)

Absolutely Anything is the kind of shamelessly goofy, big-idea comedy that feels like Terry Jones rummaging through the cosmic junk drawer and pulling out a premise that’s both deliciously simple and endlessly combustible: what if an ordinary, mildly miserable man could rewrite reality with a sentence? Simon Pegg makes that slippery power feel human—equal parts wish-fulfillment and panic—while the film’s humor gleefully escalates from small, petty conveniences to reality bending in ways that are funny because they’re so recklessly unpredictable. The vibe is brisk, British, and cheerfully vulgar in that “goofy adults” lane, and Robin Williams’ warm, wisecracking voice work as the talking dog adds a surprisingly tender counterweight to the chaos. It won’t be for everyone if you want tight logic or subtle satire, but if you’re in the mood for high-energy silliness with a sci-fi twist and a cast committed to the bit, it’s an easy yes.

Absolutely Anything is clearly trying to be a warm, absurd “what would you do with godlike power?” comedy with a Monty Python-ish streak and a fondness for big, silly consequences. The problem is the execution rarely matches the premise: the jokes feel thin for such a limitless setup, the pacing lurches from gag to gag, and the visuals often look more TV-cheap than sci‑fi playful. Simon Pegg stays likable and Robin Williams’ dog voice work adds a few bright moments, but if you’re expecting sharp satire or consistent laugh-out-loud comedy, this one can feel like a squandered opportunity. It’s best suited to viewers who’ll forgive clunky plotting and low-rent effects for a handful of quirky ideas and familiar comedic faces.