MOVIE REVIEW: Absolutely Anything (2015)

ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING (2015) Review “I could solve every problem in the world!” It’s hard to judge a film that looks like a direct-to-DVD release movie but Absolutely Anything is cute. With the usual Simon Pegg charms, the film progresses decently, not overdoing anything but also not embracing anything. The film feels like a little version of Bruce Almighty, having …

Kate Beckinsale in the Intergalactic Comedy ‘Absolutely Anything’

What if you were given absolute powers with just a wave of your hand?  Missions are definitely possible in Simon Pegg’s latest comedy movie “Absolutely Anything” opposite Kate Beckinsale. Pegg takes on the role of Neil Clarke, an unassuming teacher from London chosen by a group of cackling aliens who want to destroy Earth.  But …

Earth’s Destruction Hangs in the Family Adventure ‘Absolutely Anything’

“Absolutely Anything” goes far out in the realm of outer space, where an Intergalactic Council, composed of a nasty bunch of alien creatures, intercept the Voyager space probe and look down on planet Earth. These cackling creatures have an appetite for destruction and believe that Earth and its inhabitants should be destroyed – and so, …

‘Absolutely Anything’ Based on H.G. Wells’ Comedic Fantasy

The idea for the latest family adventure film from Terry Jones, “Absolutely Anything,” starring Kate Beckinsale and Simon Pegg began life many years ago when the former Python imagined a movie inspired by a short story written by H.G. Wells at the end of the 19th century — the comedic fantasy ‘The Man Who Could …

Simon Pegg’s Got the Whole World in His Hand in ‘Absolutely Anything’

Wholly talented actor Simon Pegg, widely known for his roles in franchise blockbusters such as “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible” and lending voice in animated and CGI films “Ice Age” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” stars anew in the upcoming fantasy action adventure in “Absolutely Anything” opposite Kate Beckinsale. “Absolutely Anything” tells the tale of a …

Enter the Fantastical World of ‘Absolutely Anything’

The latest wish-granting realm opens up in the upcoming family adventure “Absolutely Anything” where it tells the tale of a disillusioned schoolteacher, Neil Clarke (Simon Pegg), who is suddenly granted the ability to do anything he wishes.                     These powers are bestowed upon him by a group of aliens (voiced by John Cleese, …