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Could a film entitled 'Anaconda' have been any better than this?


I don't think so. I don't see how people could expect anything better. It's fun for what it is, silly dumb entertainment. And the snake actually looks scary in many shots.

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Yeah, a better story, better effects, actors who didn't just 'phone' it in...


'When you hang a man, you better look at him.'

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Jaws worked. So did The Birds. A movie doesn't have to suck just because it's about killer animals.

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Jaws worked. So did The Birds. A movie doesn't have to suck just because it's about killer animals.
True. This movie is kind of off-putting mainly because of the acting, possibly the plot as well. Of course, it doesn't help that the CGI didn't age too well. The practical effects were excellent.

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It worked out better than it had any reason being. Gloriously cheesy and topped off by one of the all-time great ham performances by Jon Voight. Should have nominated the guy for an Academy Award.

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Yes. Porn.

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