Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s ’90s reboot hailed as “one of the funniest movies of the year”

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Early reviews are in for the new take on the ’90s film Anaconda, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. The movie, which also features Steve Zahn and Thandiwe Newton, hits US theaters on Christmas Day and UK cinemas on Boxing Day.

This funny adventure film stars Paul Rudd as Griff, a movie extra, and Jack Black as Doug, a wedding videographer. The two friends decide to recapture their younger days by heading to the Amazon rainforest to film a low-budget remake of the 1997 film Anaconda.

Things take a strange turn – almost like a reboot within a reboot – when a massive anaconda unexpectedly appears, forcing the two friends to fight for their survival.

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Okay, so I just saw this movie and critic Peter Gray nailed it on X – he called it one of the funniest films of the year! He said it reminded him of Tropic Thunder, which is awesome, and basically it’s a total love letter to anyone who loves movies. Kevin Black and Paul Rudd are hilarious together, but honestly, Selton Mello totally stole the show! Seriously, stick around after the credits – you won’t regret it!

Journalist Hunter Bolding says the movie Anaconda has been the biggest surprise of the year for him. He found it hilarious, unexpectedly included references to previous Anaconda films, and was surprisingly heartwarming. He added that he hasn’t laughed so much at the movies in a long time.

While ANACONDA doesn’t fully capitalize on its clever concept, it’s an enjoyable film filled with jokes about itself and some amusing scenes.

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are really funny, but Steve Zahn truly steals the show. Plus, there are some enjoyable twists and surprises!

Andre Saint-Albin praised the incredible chemistry between Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton, describing them as playing off each other with the comfortable energy of old friends, even amidst the film’s chaos. He also noted that the cast worked together seamlessly and that the movie held some fantastic surprises that weren’t revealed in the trailers or advertising.

Looking for a lighthearted and enjoyable movie this holiday season? Anaconda is a great choice! You should definitely check it out.

Rosa Parra really enjoyed the movie #AnacondaMovie, saying it was surprisingly funny and delightfully self-aware. She had a great time!

As someone who really enjoyed the original 1997 movie, this sequel was exactly what I hoped for! Will Ferrell and Jason Rudd have amazing chemistry as a comedic pair. I especially loved the film’s inspiring message about pursuing your dreams. This is a great example of how to successfully revisit a classic! I absolutely loved it and was happily surprised by how good it was.

The 1997 film Anaconda, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, and Owen Wilson, was a big success in theaters, even though critics didn’t love it. It was so notable that it received six nominations for the Razzie Awards, which recognize the worst films of the year, and led to several follow-up movies.

Anaconda is out on 26 December in the UK.

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2025-12-19 03:49