Anaconda REVIEW: Worth the Hype? Paul Rudd And Jack Black’s Film Has Fans Laughing Out Loud

The monster thriller has returned, but this time with a bizarre comic twist. Anaconda, starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, has already received positive early reviews. What was supposed to be a crazy revamp turned out to be one of the funniest films of the year.

“Anaconda is one of the funniest movies I’ve 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.”

#AnacondaMovie 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

— Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) December 17, 2025

“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 a love letter to film fanatics. Black & Rudd are dynamite.”

I had a blast with #AnacondaMovie. Didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did. It’s unapologetically meta & I loved it! As a fan of the 1997 film, this was the perfect follow-up. Black & Rudd are the perfect comedy duo. Loved the message of never giving up on your dreams. This is… https://t.co/S5tqggUJFg

— Rosa Parra (@rosasreviews) December 18, 2025

“I had a blast with Anaconda Movie. It’s unapologetically meta and I loved it. Black & Rudd are the perfect comedy duo. This is how you do a remake!”

You’ll laugh until you’re blue in the face.

Don’t miss Jack Black and Paul Rudd in the comedy event of the season, #AnacondaMovie.
Releasing in Legend Cinemas on Dec 25.#Ananconda#Anaconda2025#HollywoodMovie#movieoftheweekpic.twitter.com/eYoykRafSz

— Legend Cinemas (@LegendCinemas22) December 23, 2025

From the most amusing moments to self-aware meta humour, Anaconda appears to hit the right mix between nostalgia and craziness.

The chemistry between Jack Black and Paul Rudd has been praised as one of the film’s greatest assets, making its revival seem new, amusing, and unexpectedly poignant.

#Anaconda lots of unexpecting moments make this movie so much fun to watch! And it also brings back the fond memory when I watched the original as a kid. Scary but so fun. Good Christmas movie for the families! #anacondamoviepic.twitter.com/WEI7NEYqD2

— Maggie_in_LA (@MaggieM_in_LA) December 18, 2025

If early comments are any indication, Anaconda is more than simply a remake; it’s a full-fledged amusement ride that understands what it is and wholeheartedly embraces the insanity.

Anaconda will be released in theatres on December 25, 2025, by Sony Pictures Entertainment India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.