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Anaconda
2025 100 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.5
Adventure, Comedy, Horror
Director: Tom Gormican
🎭 Based on
«Anaconda»
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Description
A group of friends facing mid-life crises head to the rainforest with the intention of remaking their favorite movie from their youth, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$65.1M
Worldwide:
$135.15M
Starring
Jack Black
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Paul Rudd
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Steve Zahn
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The 2025 Anaconda remake is a divisive meta-comedy that prioritizes self-aware satire of the filmmaking process over traditional horror thrills. While some viewers enjoy the chemistry between the lead actors and the lighthearted nostalgia, many critics find the script underdeveloped and the comedy largely ineffective.
| Originality | The film leans heavily into a meta-narrative, functioning as a self-aware satire of the indie filmmaking process and Hollywood's creative habits. | |
| Acting | The central performances from Jack Black and Paul Rudd provide strong chemistry, though some viewers feel the material is beneath their talents. | |
| Screenplay | The film struggles to balance its tonal identity, frequently oscillating between character-driven comedy, adventure, and horror without successfully mastering any. | |
| Production | The CGI for the snake is frequently criticized for being unconvincing, with inconsistent sizing that undermines the sense of threat and tension. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are sharply divided; supporters appreciate the light, ironic tone, while critics argue the jokes are repetitive, flat, or simply absent. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a point of contention, with some finding the 95-minute runtime to be an exhausting slog despite the film's attempts at humor. |