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Anaconda
1997 90 min Brazil, Peru, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.1
Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Director: Luis Llosa
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Description
A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$65.89M
Worldwide:
$136.89M
Starring
Jon Voight
Actor
Jennifer Lopez
Actor
Eric Stoltz
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst New Star
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst Screen Couple
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Actress
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst Director
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Horror Film
Razzie Awards 1998
— Worst Screenplay
Key opinion
Anaconda is widely regarded as a campy yet effective creature feature that successfully leverages a charismatic, unhinged performance by Jon Voight to anchor its absurd premise. While critics and viewers frequently point to scientific inaccuracies and questionable special effects, the film’s status as an entertaining, nostalgia-fueled cult classic remains firmly intact for many.
| Acting | Jon Voight’s portrayal of the manipulative, obsessive snake hunter Sarone is a standout, providing a colorful and memorable villain performance. | |
| Production | The film utilizes an effective adventure framework that captures the exotic and lethal atmosphere of the Amazon jungle. | |
| Screenplay | The film relies on a predictable survival-horror narrative that often ignores biological reality, leading to an 'invincible' monster trope. | |
| Production | The quality of the visual effects is debated; some viewers appreciate the use of practical models and 'realistic' danger, while others find the creature's execution to be fake or comical. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the ensemble cast are divided; some praise the inclusion of stars like Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube as a highlight, while others find their performances inconsistent or unconvincing. |