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Reviewed by Grumpyzz 5 / 10

Fun When Focusing on The Right Elements

Anaconda (2025) may have left me a bit disappointed overall, but it still delivers enough dumb fun thanks to Jack Black and Paul Rudd to make it at least somewhat worthwhile.This movie's been on my radar since the first teaser dropped. I'm a big fan of Jack Black and the high energy he brings to the projects he's in, and Paul Rudd has always been an actor I've enjoyed in movies.That said, I went in with reasonable expectations for this movie and 50% of the time I got what I was looking for, and 50% of the time I was left wanting more of what was marketed.The premise itself is actually pretty fun. Jack Black's Doug and Paul Rudd's Griff are trying to fulfill their childhood dreams by making an Anaconda reboot deep in the jungles of Brazil, until a giant anaconda shows up and turns their movie into a reality. On paper, that's a great hook and when the film actually leans into this idea, it works. The first act does a solid job setting up the characters, the story, and the tone, which honestly made me optimistic going forward.Unfortunately, the movie starts to lose itself in a messy second act that focuses heavily on a completely unnecessary subplot that goes absolutely nowhere. This detour pulls attention away from the actual selling points and leads to some poorly written explanations as for why these events are unfolding in this story and nothing burger twists. By the time the third act rolls around, the movie goes fully over the top, but this is also where it becomes the most entertaining. It leans into that so bad it's good energy I was expecting and delivers some genuinely fun moments that properly utilize the actual anaconda and the interactions it has with our man crew.With that said, plot wise there's definitely a lot of wasted potential here. With a tighter structure and a stronger focus on its core ideas, this could've been way better. Still, it manages to deliver some entertaining scenes and even sneaks in a decent message, all while having fun with its parody elements.Where the movie really gains its footing is in the performances. Jack Black and Paul Rudd are clearly having a blast, and that enthusiasm is what carries the film. When the movie actually commits to its premise watching these two compliment each other in increasingly ridiculous situations is easily the highlight. Steve Zahn is also pretty funny here, with some laugh out loud moments.Overall, this meta reboot of Anaconda has plenty of shortcomings, no question. But thanks to its cast, it ends up being more fun-bad than just flat-out bad.

Reviewed by reelreviewsandrecommendations 6 / 10

This Anaconda Don't

Although they seem ubiquitous nowadays, film remakes and reboots are really nothing new. In fact, they go as far back as 1896, when Georges Méliès remade Louis Lumière's 43 second short 'Partie de Cartes' as the comparatively expansive 67 second 'Une Partie de Cartes.' In the decades since, Hollywood has churned out countless remakes- a few inspired, many mediocre and plenty that never should've slithered onto screens in the first place.While something of a commercial success upon its initial release, Luis Llosa's 1997 creature feature 'Anaconda' is hardly a film many will hail as their personal 'Citizen Kane.' The fact that it spawned four sequels (as well as a 2024 Chinese remake, also known by the far more intriguing title 'Hundred Poisons Rampage') will almost certainly come as a surprise even to its biggest fan.It seems, though, that big snakes are hard to kill, as 2025 offered Tom Gormican's meta-reboot, the cleverly named 'Anaconda'. Boldly imaginative title aside, the film's premise is promising. It follows four middle-aged friends who are all unsatisfied with their lives. After one of them obtains the rights to their favourite Luis Llosa film (guess which one) they travel to the Amazon rainforest to make a low budget indie remake, only to run afoul of an awfully large reptile they'd previously assumed was fiction.Much like Gormican's previous 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,' it strives to be a self-aware comedy about movies, blending genres into an action/comedy cocktail. Also, like that generally more accomplished Nicolas Cage vehicle, although it has funny moments, it should probably be a lot funnier. Additionally, its narrative is cliched and predictable, full of convoluted moments and paper-thin characterisation.Written by Gormican and Kevin Etten, the script suffers from a number of issues. Scenes often repeat the same joke (mostly about the nature of reboots and sequels) without building on it. What is funny once is not the seventh time. The film's attempts at meta-commentary rarely amount to more than a knowing wink. Moreover, character motivations shift whenever the plot needs a shove, giving the story a stop-start rhythm, killing any momentum it tries to build.One running gag involves the characters insisting that every film needs "to be about something"- that it must have themes, emotional depth and meaningful character arcs. In response, 'Anaconda' dutifully bolts on a pointless gold mining subplot and hands each of its four leads a neatly labelled backstory: the family man, the failing actor, the recent divorcé, the addict. It's meant to be a joke about Hollywood's formulaic approach to character development, but Gormican plays it so straight, and with so little insight, that it ends up proving the point rather than parodying it.The film invites comparison to 'Tropic Thunder', another story about actors making a movie who stumble into real danger without realising it. Where Ben Stiller's film had genuine bite- skewering Hollywood ego, excess and cluelessness with gleeful savagery- Gormican's reboot settles for gentle self awareness. It recognises the cliches of reboots and studio-driven IP mining, but doesn't sharpen into actual satire, resulting in a film that nods knowingly at the Hollywood machine without daring to sink its teeth in.To its credit, there are moments when the film briefly finds the sharper, sillier energy it's reaching for. The film within a film- a shoddy jungle adventure shot with more enthusiasm than resources- should have been featured more, as it's brilliant. Additionally, the character of Santiago, the snake handler, is a constant delight, and there are plenty of funny lines throughout. However, as a package, these scattered highlights can't disguise a film that never quite pulls its ideas into a satisfying, consistently funny whole.On a technical level, the film is competent rather than memorable. Nigel Bluck's cinematography has a couple of interesting flourishes, though it's mostly unremarkable and generic. David Fleming's score, as well as the soundtrack, supports the action without ever demanding attention, while Craig Alpert and Gregory Plotkin's editing is generally astute- although a few sequences, particularly the recurring jokes, run well past their natural endpoint.The degree to which it's successful depends largely on how much you enjoy its main stars, Paul Rudd and Jack Black. The instantly likable duo, who have been charming audiences for decades, make for a good double act. As Griff and Doug, the lead actor and director of the reboot, they aren't given terribly much to do. However, their chemistry anchors the film. Both deliver well-judged performances: broad and silly when the moment calls for it, more grounded when it doesn't.As their pal Kenny, the always reliable Steve Zahn shines. Nobody can play the good natured buffoon better than he. Every line he delivers lands; he's the best thing about the film. Rounding out their posse, as Claire, is Thandiwe Newton. Newton's a strong performer, but the part doesn't quite fit her. She seems constrained by comedic material that doesn't play to her strengths. Conversely, Selton Mello is terrific as the snake-handler Santiago. Like Zahn, he brings a chaotic, over-the-top spark the film desperately needs more of.In the end, Tom Gormican's 'Anaconda' isn't a disaster, nor is it the sharp, self-aware reinvention it wants to be. It has charm, a handful of strong performances and the occasional flash of the sillier, smarter film buried inside. However, for all its winks and meta jokes, it never quite finds a comic rhythm or a point of view strong enough to justify its own existence. Much like its characters' remake, it's an amiable effort, that never becomes the movie it's trying to be- neither hysterical nor hiss-terrible. Although occasionally funny, it won't make you coil up with laughter.

Reviewed by Canonhead 7 / 10

Turn Your Brain Off and Laugh

This movie knows exactly what it is-a big, dumb comedy-and fully leans into it. The pacing is fast, the jokes keep coming, and it never really drags. Steve Zahn completely steals the show, delivering the kind of over-the-top comedic performance he does best. There's a lot of cussing, so it's definitely not family-friendly, but the humor lands more often than not. If you're looking for something smart and deep, this isn't it-but if you want a genuinely funny, turn-your-brain-off popcorn movie, this one delivers.

Anaconda

2025

Action / Adventure / Comedy

Anaconda

2025

Action / Adventure / Comedy

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Fun When Focusing on The Right Elements

This Anaconda Don't

Turn Your Brain Off and Laugh

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