Anaconda

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Anaconda

PG-13

1997

1h 29m

Mystery & Thriller

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Filmmaker Terri Flores (Jennifer Lopez) is traveling deep in the Amazon jungle looking for a forgotten tribe. Terri and her crew, which includes an anthropologist (Eric Stoltz) and a cameraman (Ice Cube), come across Paul (Jon Voight), who is stranded on the riverbank. He offers to help them find the tribe, but his secretive behavior puts everyone on edge. They realize too late that he's using them to find a legendary anaconda that's worth a fortune -- if they can catch it.

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Critics Consensus

Anaconda's pulpy pleasures are constricted by its own absurdity, but creature feature fans may enjoy its brazen silliness.

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Carol Buckland

CNN.com

The monster looks like a maniacal garden hose in a couple of sequences. Still, it delivers the necessary thrills and chills.

Jan 5, 2018

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Anaconda, directed by Luis Llosa with all of the subtlety of a snake-oil salesman, is in the great tradition of cinematic cheese, as processed as Kraft Singles slices.

Rated: B-

Jul 6, 2010

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Joe Leydon

Variety

A silly and plodding Jaws rip-off about a 40-foot man-eating snake on the prowl in the Brazilian rain forest.

Oct 18, 2008

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Anaconda brandishes its goofiness like a sword, ready to cut down any naysayer who dares utter a derogatory word. Certainly, the daftness is part of the film’s charm, but it can never rise much above the level of a disposable lark.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 2, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...a cult monster movie, stands up remarkably well for a killer snake story from years ago, not least because of some killer casting; you wouldn’t get this kind of crew on a monster movie these days...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 18, 2024

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

Anaconda is bonkers (yes), but it's also consistent and cohesive in a self-conscious manner, embracing every ridiculous and over-the-top insanity that made it a cult classic over the years.

Jul 25, 2023

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william s

Okay, Anaconda isn’t technically good, I'll admit that. But it’s the kind of not-good that loops back around to being amazing. Most importantly, I genuinely don't find it boring. Almost every scene, whether intentional or not, has some campy charm, humor or excitement. Jon Voight delivers a performance so bewildering it deserves it's own star on the walk of fame. Half the time he’s just leering at the camera like the uncle you no longer invite to Thanksgiving, the other half he’s chewing scenery with what I can only call a Spanish pimp accent. It’s gloriously dumb. The rest? Don't think too hard. There's giant snake going around eating people, which rules.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Topher S

shlock inspired shlock and a terrific 90s time capsule. not enough snake and the surrounding elements are strong enough to hold it together like in Jaws. the CGI at the time was cool, then instantly became terrible and is now laughable, just like the movie itself!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Pedro Henrique C

This film is a masterpiece from the 97s but nowadays it is considered a terrible film with low-budget CGI.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Seth C

Why is everyone hating? This movie is great for those who like a good creature feature. Has a nice ensemble cast, classic 90’s CGI and practical effects, and some creative kill scenes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Brandt A

I remember going to see this in theaters when I was in middle school. This movie did really well in the box office if I remember correctly. Star studded cast and a giant killer snake? What more could you ask for? Turn off your brain and try not to look too deeply into it and enjoy yourself. John Voight is awesome in this flick. All the campiness and tropes are there, it's a good movie. Give it a chance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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charith E

1997's top film of the year. A really enjoyable film to watch. You definitely need to check it out. Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Owen Wilson and more. If you love horror films with dramatic scenes you'd wanna watch this. Directed by Luis Llosa. The casting is awesome and the graphics were pretty cool. There are some unwanted scenes in the beginning of the movie so don't watch it with young siblings. Just watch the rest of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Terri Flores (Jennifer Lopez) is traveling deep in the Amazon jungle looking for a forgotten tribe. Terri and her crew, which includes an anthropologist (Eric Stoltz) and a cameraman (Ice Cube), come across Paul (Jon Voight), who is stranded on the riverbank. He offers to help them find the tribe, but his secretive behavior puts everyone on edge. They realize too late that he's using them to find a legendary anaconda that's worth a fortune -- if they can catch it.

Director: Luis Llosa
Producer: Verna Harrah, Leonard Rabinowitz, Carole Little
Screenwriter: Hans Bauer, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.9M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround

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