Absolutely Anything (2015)

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The review finds the film charming but underdeveloped, with Simon Pegg’s comic performance helping keep it afloat. It praises Pegg’s goofy charisma while faulting the film for underusing its supporting cast and not giving Robin Williams a funnier swansong.

Luxford finds that the film’s evocative premise soon gives way to a nonsensical story. She singles out Simon Pegg for doing his best to make sense of the madness.

The review finds this comeback comedy disappointing and undeserving of the Monty Python crew. It singles out the film’s dodgy comedy as the main complaint.

Thomas finds the film a confused, cheap comedy that barely raises a laugh. He praises Simon Pegg’s efforts and the former Pythons’ voice work, while noting the dog is cute.

Debruge finds the film a clunky, immature satire that squanders its comic talent. He singles out its unfunny wish-fulfillment scenarios and says Robin Williams’s performance is wasted.

Bradshaw pans the film as depressing and far from funny. He criticizes its dismal script and cheap production values despite its talented cast.

Dalton calls the film a flabby comic misfire that only die-hard Pegg and Python fans might indulge. He faults its labored jokes and clunky script, despite the cast’s comic talent.

The review finds the comedy disappointing and says there is little reason to see it in cinemas. Robin Williams’s voice performance as the dog Dennis is singled out as the highlight.

Pape finds the comedy underwhelming, predictable and largely unfunny, leaving viewers disappointed. He singles out the ugly animation of the alien interludes as especially unpleasant.

Reynolds finds the comedy a tedious, failed outing, especially compared with Bruce Almighty. He criticizes the alien characters’ lack of charm and the film’s obvious, weak jokes.