After coming out more than two years ago in the U.K.,Robin Williams' final movieis going to get released in the U.S. The comedyAbsolutely Anything, in which Williams voices a dog, has finally secured distribution from Atlas Distribution Co. Outside of the appeal that comes from Robin Williams, the movie also serves as something of aMonty Pythonreunion, which isn’t likely to happen again on the big screen.
According toDeadline,Absolutely Anythingwill be given a limited release, with Atlas hoping to get the movie in theaters on May 12. Terry Jones, who directedMonty Python and the Holy Grail,The Life of BrianandThe Meaning of life, directedAbsolutely Anythingfrom a script that he wrote more than 20 years ago. The movie also starsMonty Pythonalums John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin. So comedy fans have several very good reasons to go see this movie. Unfortunately, it was recently revealed that Terry Jones has dementia, so we probably won’t be seeing many more projects from him in the future.
Absolutely AnythingstarsSimon Peggin the lead role as a man who, via aliens, acquires thepower to do anythinghe desires. Similar toBruce Almighty, but without the actual God angle. At one point, he decides to make his dog talk, which his how Robin Williams comes into play. Though you won’t actually see him on screen, Williams is a great voice actor and this is his last movie, so anything is better than nothing.
Robin Williamsdied tragically in 2014, but he had several movies that were completed that hadn’t been released yet. U.S. audiences already had the chance to seeMerry Friggin' Christmas,Boulevardand,Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, which was easily the biggest movie to be released after Williams' death.Absolutely Anythingmade its way to theaters in the U.K. back in 2015 and made about $2 million at the box office. That certainly didn’t make it a huge hit, which probably is part of the reason that it took so long for the movie to secure distribution in the U.S. The comedy outing probably won’t rake it in with this new release either, but there is probably some money to be made. However, there will be some huge movies in theaters on May 12, withGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2being released the week before andKing Arthur: Legend of the Swordbeing released on the same day.
If you are planning on checking outAbsolutely Anything, which also starsKate Beckinsale, in theaters, you may want to temper your expectations a bit. Despite having an incredible cast, the movie currently holds a very poor 15 percent approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 30 percent audience rating. Still, there should be some joy in getting to see a movie with Robin Williams in it one last time. you’re able to check out the trailer forAbsolutely Anythingfor yourself below.
