The social media embargo for Sony Pictures’ Anaconda reboot has now lifted, and this new take on the creature feature from The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent director Tom Gormican has been getting surprisingly positive first reactions.<\/p>\n
Many had written this one off as a cheap, lazy attempt to squeeze a bit of life out of a long-dormant IP, and a lacklustre trailer didn’t exactly do much to sway opinions. Maybe low expectations played a part, but those who have seen Anaconda seemed to have a lot of fun with the meta horror comedy, which is being hailed as “one of the most pleasant surprises of the year.”<\/p>\n
Though not every post is positive, it sounds like the decision to lean into the sillier elements of the concept worked in the movie’s favor.<\/p>\n
The full reviews may tell a different story, of course, but have a read through the first reactions below and we’ll continue to update as more come in.<\/p>\n
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#AnacondaMovie<\/a> being one of the funniest movies of the year was not on my bingo card, but here we are! Spiritually aligned with TROPIC THUNDER, this is very much a love letter to film fanatics. Black & Rudd are dynamite, Selton Mello the shock MVP. Stay for the credits! pic.twitter.com\/Ade0LWTMZS<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Oh man, The #Anacondamovie<\/a> is comedically unhinged and holds nothing back for the laughs. What starts as a surprisingly soft, almost sincere tale about dreamers quickly mutates into an over-the-top good time that knows exactly what it is. Packed with gags, jump scares, and wild\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/eOo34z7Fln<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n #Anaconda<\/a> is one of the funniest movies I\u2019ve seen in a long time and easily one of my favorites of the year. It feels like equal parts Be Kind Rewind, Strange Wilderness, and the original Anaconda, all mixed with an absolutely unhinged sense of fun. There\u2019s a sequence in the back\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/NxODPebKV3<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n ANACONDA (2025) is juuust silly and charming enough to recommend, the SAVING SILVERMAN reunion you didn\u2019t know you needed (Jason Biggs is uncredited as the snake).<\/p>\n A light satire about Hollywood\u2019s current obsession with reboots and how they all have to be \u201cabout something\u201d now<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n ANACONDA wasn\u2019t bad! The first act is genuinely funny with Jack Black, Rudd, and Zahn killing it but once it turns toward action\/horror, it starts to wobble and never 100% recovers. The aging-and-regret angle is the most interesting part, I just wish the movie knew what it was. pic.twitter.com\/nzFpR4WpTF<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Really didn\u2019t care for Anaconda. It\u2019s meta but the jokes fall FLAT. You think that many talented people at least some of the jokes would land but alas.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n #AnacondaMovie<\/a> is ridiculously funny! It has more in common with Tropic Thunder than the OG 1997 film it\u2019s remaking\/rebooting\/spiritually sequelling, leaning into its wildly meta piss take of Hollywood filmmaking, while also being an antics filled ride that had me laughing from\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qfYxGeaFMn<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Forget about exchanging presents, singing carols & spending time with family \u2014 \u201cANACONDA\u201d is the most fun you\u2019ll have this Christmas, and it\u2019s absolutely hilarious! It\u2019s so meta, has great surprises and JACK BLACK & PAUL RUDD are awesome! SEE IT IN THEATERS! pic.twitter.com\/mWsUk23wk3<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n ANACONDA doesn\u2019t quite make the most of its creative meta premise, but it\u2019s still a lot of fun with plenty of self-referential humor & silly set-pieces. Paul Rudd & Jack Black are hilarious, but Steve Zahn is the real scene stealer. Some fun twists & surprises too #AnacondaMovie<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZR3seZO32Z<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Anaconda is easily the most surprising movie of the year for me. It was gut-busting, somehow has Easter eggs from the Anaconda series, and a shocking amount of heart. I haven\u2019t laughed this hard in a theater in a while. #AnacondaMovie<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AXw1FUaQFe<\/a><\/p>\n
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