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December 23, 2025

Anaconda review

The 1997 creature feature gets a self-referential redo that works best when it allows its two stars to lean into silliness

Anaconda review

TL;DR

  • The film "Anaconda" is a self-referential comedy about making a reboot.
  • Aspiring filmmaker Doug, working as a wedding videographer, and his actor friend Griff decide to shoot their own version of the 1997 film "Anaconda".
  • They reunite with friends Kenny and Claire and travel to the Amazon to film, encountering eccentric characters.
  • The chemistry between Jack Black and Paul Rudd is a highlight, particularly in scenes showing their creative brainstorming.
  • The movie is noted for sometimes confusing self-awareness with cleverness and for underdeveloped attempts at suspense.
  • It is described as a comedy with creature action, rather than a full horror-comedy.
  • The new "Anaconda" is compared to "Bowfinger" and is seen as a mid-2000s style studio comedy.
  • The CG for the snake is improved from the original, but lacks the charm of animatronics.

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