Anaconda is a fairly decent horror film and echoes creature films of the 1970's such as Jaws, Piranha and Grizzly. Except this time around it's a giant Anaconda wreaking havoc. The film isn't all that bad, and can be considered a guilty pleasure. I enjoyed the film, and I've always loved killer creature films. Anaconda
may not be that perfect, but it's definitely loads of fun. The cast isn't really that great, and it makes it that much more enjoyable for you to watch the characters get eaten. The film is one cool monster film and though it has numerous flaws, you don't end caring that much about it. Because aside from Jaws, is there any other creature film that is flawless? Nope, there isn't. Anaconda is overall a mindless horror film with an interesting monster. Though the cast isn't that great to begin with, it makes it that much better for when one of the characters die. The film manages to be entertaining, but it's decent at best. The film could have been much better, but for what it is, it's a fun, entertaining ride. Anaconda offers plenty of thrills despite the fact that the film lacks substance to really be something good. As a monster film, the film succeeds mildly to entertain. For what it is, Anaconda is an imperfect monster film, but still one worth watching with friends. The film entertaining, but it's clear that it could've been much better than it is.
September 12, 2011
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