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The Anaconda Series Anaconda (December 20/08) Though infused with a palpable (and downright unapologetic) B-movie atmosphere, Anaconda never quite lives up to the promise of its admittedly irresistible set-up - as screenwriters Hans Bauer, Jim Cash, and Jack Epps Jr bog the proceedings down with a myriad of hopelessly dull sequences in which thinly-drawn characters essentially wait for something to happen. It's subsequently not surprising to note that the film ultimately boils down to a whole lot of nothing punctuated by a few decent snake kills, with the oddly deliberate pace and emphasis on hoary cliches proving instrumental in cementing Anaconda's lamentable downfall. The storyline follows a ragtag film crew (which includes Jennifer Lopez's Terri, Ice Cube's Danny, and Owen Wilson's Gary) as they're forced to battle the title creature while stranded on the Amazon River, with complications ensuing as it becomes clear that the mysterious man (Jon Voight's Paul) they picked up along the way is almost as dangerous as the anaconda itself. It's a serviceable premise that could've (and should've) been employed as a springboard for a fun, creature-featuresque romp, yet the film remains curiously dull and uninvolving for the majority of its running time - despite the inclusion of a few gleefully campy elements (ie Voight's absurdly over-the-top, flat-out ridiculous performance). Aside from the aforementioned (and all-too-infrequent) death scenes, there's simply nothing here to hold the viewer's interest on a consistent basis and it's ultimately impossible to view Anaconda as anything more than a missed opportunity (although, with its laughable special effects and Voight's go-for-broke turn, it's not difficult to see why the film has gained a minor cult following over the years). Out of Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (January 5/09) Though far from excellent, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid nevertheless represents a significant improvement over its lackluster predecessor - as the film boasts a tongue-in-cheek, unapologetically campy sensibility that ultimately carries it through its dull spots.
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The storyline follows the gung-ho members of a scientific expedition (including KaDee Strickland's Sam, Matthew Marsden's Jack, and Eugene Byrd's Cole) as they travel deep into the heart of Borneo's jungles to retrieve a valuable flower with life-altering properties, though the campaign - led by the grizzled Bill Johnson (Johnny Messner) - is inevitably thwarted after several vicious anacondas arrive on the scene. There's not a lot more to Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid than that, admittedly, and it goes without saying that the whole thing generally plays out precisely as one might've expected. The inclusion of several light-hearted interludes, however, ensures that film remains fairly watchable from start to finish, although it's hard to deny that the uneventful midsection - seemingly devoted entirely to arguments, double-crosses, and various other pointless character-building encounters - does prove a test to the viewer's patience. Messner's almost comically stoic work is clearly a highlight - his character wrestles a crocodile, for crying out loud - while Byrd's panicky-black-guy schtick becomes tiresome right from the get-go. Brain structure and function. In the end, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid lives up to its place as an utterly disposable bit of forgettable entertainment - which is, admittedly, pretty much all one can ask out of an entry from a series such as this.