Anaconda is now out, and the first fan reactions are in for Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s new spin on the classic ’90s movie. Although Anaconda doesn’t arrive in the UK until Boxing Day, the US release is now out at cinemas, with fans hailing the new movie as being brilliant and a breath of fresh air. Thandiwe Newton is also a main character, with the movie following two friends who try to reclaim some of their youth. They travel to the Amazon to film a remake of the 1997 movie, Anaconda.
The Allure of the Anaconda Franchise
The allure of the Anaconda franchise cannot be overstated. The movie has spawned a number of spin-offs, including Hunt for the Blood Orchid and Trail of Blood. There are also numerous games themed around snakes in general, including the classic phone game, Snake, a staple of the 90s, and newer releases, which include Anaconda Gold. The snake theme has even made its way into online gaming, with slot titles like Anaconda Gold now available to be played on a bingo website.
Titles like this involve you trying to climb up a temple, but as time goes on, rows will rise, and the Anaconda can strike and reward you with additional coins. With the Anaconda theme being so popular, and with the franchise experiencing such success over the years, it’s clear that a new movie was going to be welcomed with open arms, with some saying that the release is one of the funniest movies of the year. Many have compared it to classics like Tropic Thunder, and the combination of Rudd and Black is a match made in heaven.
A Throwback to the Original Movie
The success of the original movie was surprising to a lot of people, as it not only had a simple concept, but it was also quite low-budget. With that said, the original movie rose through the ranks and became one of the top releases of the year. What’s interesting is that the new movie also has several Easter eggs that throw back to the original movie, which was great for fans who are knowledgeable about the original release. According to fans, there are some twists and turns in the movie, and on top of this, the cast clicks flawlessly to deliver performances that really stand out.
If you are in the mood for a good comedy movie, then, surprisingly, the new Anaconda movie could be the one to watch. The original movie had a relatively big cast, with Ice Cube, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, and even Owen Wilson. It also ended up topping the box office, even though the original reviews of it were only lukewarm. If you are in the UK, the movie’s run begins on the 26th of December, but then will continue into January, meaning you will have plenty of time to catch up with the movie as time goes on.
For those who are fans of the original, you can rent it on Amazon Prime Video, and it’s also available to watch on Sky as well, so be sure to keep that in mind.