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Absolutely Anything

 

Year: 2015 
Running Time:
Aspect Ratio: Unknown 
Certificate: BBFC 12A Cert – Under 12s admitted only with an adult 
Subtitles: The level of subtitling in this film is unknown to WSC 
Directed by Terry Jones 
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Simon Pegg, Robin Williams  
An image from Absolutely Anything
Review:

Absolutely Anything is set on a world like our own, where loser Neil Clarke (Simon Pegg) is going about his day-to-day activities, little knowing that his life is about to change. A group of passing aliens (voiced by the surviving members of the Monty Python team) decide to confer a human being with the power to do absolutely anything, as an experiment to observe and to judge the human race, and Neil is the recipient. Initially content to use his powers for personal gain and for fun, Neil soon realises his gift has the potential to do so much more. Although the premise is very reminiscent of Bruce Almighty (which is no terrible thing), this film offers a different glance, using a more likeable leading man and a dirtier sense of humour to offer an altogether funnier experience. This is aided by the incredible supporting cast, pretty much a who’s who of British talent and, in his final film performance, Robin Williams as Neil’s dog, Dennis. Absurdly silly but with a good amount of heart, Absolutely Anything is a light-hearted comedy caper. It won’t be winning any Oscars, but if you’re after a laugh, this is the film for you.

Reece Goodall

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Screenings of this film:

2015/2016 Autumn Term (digital)