I really don’t want to encounter a massive anaconda in real life; it would be terrifying. I think I’d probably lose control and have an accident. The film itself is passable, though the snake doesn't seem very convincing. Regardless, I dislike reptiles of that kind.

It’s enjoyable enough to revisit, and I can suggest it to others. I wasn't expecting this one to hold up so well after more than two decades, which is a positive thing because there aren't many films featuring giant snakes. The special effects are dated, but that’s made less of an issue by the setting on the Amazon River, where technology wouldn't function anyway. This film was released at a time when Jennif…

I'm wondering why I put off watching this for so long, and also, shouldn't Jon Voight have received another Academy Award for his work here? “Anaconda” centers around a team of documentary filmmakers—remarkably clever and surprisingly aware—who are looking for a secluded tribe deep within the Amazon. During their search, they encounter an unusual snake hunter portrayed by Jon Voight, who attempts to assist them bu…