Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
6.020%37%
A group of eccentric aliens confers a human being with the power to do absolutely anything, as an experiment.
Manuel Frangis reviewedApril 15, 2025
I just watched Absolutely Anything, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie is straight-up weird in the best way. It is one of those films that takes a completely ridiculous idea and just runs with it. And honestly, that is what made it so entertaining. It is random, goofy, and full of that British humor that somehow makes even the strangest stuff feel normal. I was smiling the whole time.
The story follows a regular guy named Neil, played by Simon Pegg, who suddenly gets the power to do absolutely anything just by waving his hand. Why? Because a group of aliens gives him the power as part of a test to decide if humanity deserves to survive or be destroyed. Yep, that is the setup. And it somehow works. Instead of using the power to do great things, Neil does what pretty much any normal person would do — he starts using it for small stuff, dumb stuff, and selfish stuff that backfires almost immediately.
Simon Pegg is perfect in this role. He plays Neil as this awkward, good-hearted mess of a guy who is just trying to figure out life. The way he reacts to suddenly having godlike powers feels weirdly relatable. He does not turn into a superhero or a genius. He just tries to make his life a little easier and ends up causing absolute chaos. Pegg’s delivery is sharp, and he brings that natural charm that makes you root for him even when he messes everything up.
One of the best parts of the movie is Dennis the dog. Neil uses his powers to make his dog talk, and it is hilarious. Robin Williams voices Dennis, and he is amazing. Every single line had me laughing. It is wild, it is crude, it is sweet — and it is one of my favorite parts of the movie. Dennis has the best one-liners, and you can tell Robin Williams was having a blast in the role. It honestly made the movie feel even more special knowing this was one of his last performances.
The aliens are voiced by the original Monty Python crew, and their scenes are just as silly as you would expect. They argue about what counts as a good test, they overthink everything, and they have some of the funniest lines in the entire movie. Their part of the story is ridiculous, but it fits perfectly into the offbeat vibe the movie is going for.
The humor is dry and random, which I love. It is not trying to be edgy or deep. It is just having fun with a crazy concept and seeing how far it can go. The visual effects are simple but fun, and the pacing keeps things moving. The movie never drags. It is quick, quirky, and always bouncing from one wild situation to another.
I give Absolutely Anything 5 out of 5 stars because it is just pure chaotic fun. It is weird in all the right ways, and sometimes that is exactly what you need. If you like Simon Pegg, talking dogs, or random powers going hilariously wrong, this one is for you. Overall Absolutely Anything is a wild ride full of charm, nonsense, and solid laughs. It is one of those hidden gems that feels completely unhinged but somehow still makes you care. I had a blast watching it.