Anaconda (1997) Review in 2025
Anaconda is a 1997 American adventure horror film about a team of scientists and explorers who are stalked by a massive anaconda in the Amazon rainforest.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to graphic violence, gore, and some suggestive content.
CineReview Recommendation
Anaconda is worth watching if you're a fan of horror movies or enjoy watching snake-based films. However, it's not particularly memorable, and the story is predictable. If you're looking for a more original horror movie, you might want to look elsewhere.
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The team, led by Dr. Terri Flores, discovers a massive anaconda in the Amazon rainforest, but things take a turn when the snake starts attacking them, and they realize that the snake is not just a normal creature, but a genetically engineered super-anaconda created by a sinister corporation.
Review Details
story6.50/10
The story is engaging, but it's not particularly original. The plot is predictable, and the characters are not well-developed. However, the setting of the Amazon rainforest is well-used to create a sense of tension and unease.
acting6.50/10
The acting is decent, but it's not particularly memorable. Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube do a good job, but the rest of the cast is forgettable.
characters5.80/10
The characters are not particularly memorable, and they lack depth. The main characters, Dr. Terri Flores and Paul Sarone, are the only ones with any real development, but even they are not well-fleshed out.
direction6.80/10
The direction is solid, but it's not particularly noteworthy. Luis Llosa does a good job of creating tension and suspense, but the pacing is a bit uneven at times.
cinematography7.20/10
The cinematography is excellent, with stunning shots of the Amazon rainforest. The special effects are also well-done, particularly the anaconda itself.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The cinematography is excellent, and the anaconda is a well-designed creature. The setting of the Amazon rainforest is also well-used to create tension and unease.
Cons
The story is predictable, and the characters are not well-developed. The pacing is a bit uneven at times, and the acting is decent but forgettable.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not going to let you die on me, Terri."
"You're going to be the main course."
