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- 1997
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
- 1997
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
Summary Deep in the Brazilian Rainforest, a river barge makes its way up the Amazon. Aboard is a documentary film crew with a dream assignment: to track down the legendary Shirishama Indians-- the people of the Mist! But during a violent storm, the crew rescues a mysterious stranger, Paul Sarone (Jon Voight), whose boat has stalled on the river....
Directed By: Luis Llosa
Written By: Hans Bauer, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.
- 1997
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
- 1997
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
Anaconda
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Summary Deep in the Brazilian Rainforest, a river barge makes its way up the Amazon. Aboard is a documentary film crew with a dream assignment: to track down the legendary Shirishama Indians-- the people of the Mist! But during a violent storm, the crew rescues a mysterious stranger, Paul Sarone (Jon Voight), whose boat has stalled on the river....
Directed By: Luis Llosa
Written By: Hans Bauer, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
37
25% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
30% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
45% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
37
25% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
30% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
45% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
A slick, scary, funny Creature Feature, beautifully photographed and splendidly acted in high adventure style.
A trashily entertaining reptilian version of ''Jaws'' set in the steaming heart of the Amazon rain forest.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 155 User Ratings
5.4
34% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
43% Mixed
66 Ratings
66 Ratings
24% Negative
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 155 User Ratings
5.4
34% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
43% Mixed
66 Ratings
66 Ratings
24% Negative
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
May 17, 2023
One of the very rare examples of genuine camp in a blockbuster. Anaconda isn't good, objectively speaking. Its directing is misguided, while its effects miss more than hit. But it has a good story with a surprisingly sturdy script, with no pacing or tonal issues. The casting and acting is bizarre, but the film would be lesser were it not for the notes the cast, namely Voight and Hyde, hit. While absolutely 'so-bad-it's-good', there is an earnest sincerity and self awareness to it that is rare to see. It never stops bring entertaining, and thanks to its simple structure yet bizarre execution, Anaconda does manage to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable creature features of the time, and possibly ever.
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A silly and plodding "Jaws" rip-off about a 40-foot man-eating snake on the prowl in the Brazilian rain forest.
Feels like "Alien" as directed by Jim Henson. And the suspense is restricted to mundane slasher-movie tactics, including the frequent use of a mobile camera (call it the ’condacam) that’s supposed to represent the snake’s point of view.
Although it's refreshing to see an action movie that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, this frankness has a downside, because what the picture so unapologetically is isn't, in fact, much.
By Terrence Rafferty FULL REVIEW
If only director Luis Llosa and his cast could see the joke and seize upon it; instead, like its computer-morphed snake, the film doesn't have a clever bone in its body.
Feb 8, 2016
Is it perfect? No is it a cinematic masterpiece? No, but I love this film because it's self aware of it's absurdity and screenwriters Hans Bauer, Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. and director Luis Llosa point that out very nicely. What I also love about the film is Ice Cube's over the top performance but it's stirring and SPOILER ALERT! Your gonna enjoy this film more when your about to see Cube killing a snake , Jennifer Lopez's performance was okay, this film isn't well made yes it is mediocre but the snake effects are laughable but Llosa does a bland job but good at the same time making this film cheesy but enjoyable at the same time. Jon Voight (who looks like Christopher Walken) does a creepy but good job as the snake expert/villain. Jennifer Lopez plays Terri Flores a documentary filmmaker her and crew go deep into the Amazon Jungle to shoot this documentary about the People of The Mist-- a legendary lost Amazon tribe. Terri is directing the documentary. Ice Cube plays Danny, her cinematographer. Eric Holtz is Dr. Steven Cale a scientist. The members include Johnathan Hyde as the British narrator, Owen Wilson plays the sound man, Vincent Castellanos as the sinister pilot, and Kari Wuhrer as the production assistant. They pick a guy called Paul Sarone (John Voight) from a sinking boat. He offers to help in Terri and her crew to search for the Amazon tribe Paul, but he's actually a snake hunter looking for the big legendary anaconda snake that's a fortune. Since "Anaconda" is a action-adventure film, you can find some hilarious moments at this film, but overall cheesy fun B-movie. 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Apr 16, 2023
Yep hope I never see any giant anaconda In person. I would freak the hell out. Probably pee my pants too lol. It's a ok movie, but the snake does look fake. Either way I hate snakes.
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Jun 27, 2021
A documentary crew heads into the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost tribe of Native Americans, but they soon find themselves fighting to survive against a 40 foot snake. Anaconda delivers pretty much what you’d expect from one of these 90’s action/horror movies. The special effects don’t particularly hold up, but with J-Lo and Ice Cube doing their thing and Jon Voight putting in an entertaining turn, it makes for an hour and a half of dumb fun.
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Mar 17, 2022
That said, Anaconda is not bad enough to be one of the worst movies ever made. The tropical scenery is splendid, the snakes are impressive and the premise while daft was at least interesting. However, if I were to coin the phrase "absolute ****" I would give it to Anaconda. The story was interesting in its concept but it is very predictable with some unbearably silly scenes. Anaconda is also quite poorly paced, sometimes it drags, sometimes it feels rushed. The script is very cheesy and clumsy, and the characters are shallow. The direction is rather murky, and the acting is pretty dire. Jennifer Lopez is very bland in her role here, while Jon Voight is annoying and just awful with a very poorly written character, complete with a horrendous accent(not quite Superbabies:Baby Geniuses 2 horrendous, but still it was dreadful). So overall, it is not good. 3/10 Bethany Cox
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Sep 13, 2019
That the best actor in Anaconda is Jennifer Lopez should tell you all you need to know about this flick. Jon Voigt is so over the top it’s unintentionally hilarious. Ice Cube is dire. Why was Eric Stolz in it? TAll would be forgivable if the snake was any good. But it’s not. The animatronics are terrible.
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Production Company
- Columbia Pictures
- Cinema Line Film Corporation
- Iguana Producciones
- Middle Fork Productions
- Skylight Cinema Foto Art
- St. Tropez Films
- StudioCL Corp
Release Date Apr 11, 1997
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline You can't scream if you can't breathe.
Awards
Razzie Awards
• 6 Nominations
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 2 Nominations
