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So here's the deal: A bunch of sassy scientific types, who all look as though they've spent just as much time lifting barbells as they have beakers, head out into Borneo to find a rare flower that's the "pharmaceutical equivalent to the fountain of youth"--and end up dodging the digestive system of several mutant snakes during mating season. You gotta hate when that happens. If you don't, you soon will, because this in-name-only sequel to Anaconda, 1997's now seminal guilty pleasure, is proof that more does not necessarily mean merrier. The thing isn't even good-bad; it's cheap and completely unmemorable even as popcorn fodder. Director Dwight Little and his posse of screenwriters have neither the budget nor the imagination to come on like a rip-snorting Aliens clone--it’s pretty much one snake at a time, and frankly more concerned with the conniving British baddie (Matthew Marsden) who really, really wants that orchid. The cast of no-names is destined to remain that way, although the chiselled Johnny Messner, as a rugged jungle guide, provides a few hoots in his laughably stoic attempt at Vin Diesel-dom. It's hard to determine who you’d like eaten first. --Steve Wiecking, Amazon.com
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Sequel to the 1997 actioner 'Anaconda'. A pharmaceutical company sends a group of horticulturalists on a scientific expedition to Borneo in search of a rare flower - the Blood Orchid - that can reputedly bestow immortality. But the group are alarmed to discover that the precious plant is being guarded by a terrifying population of bloodthirsty anacondas, who have been imbibing the orchid's restorative properties for years - making them faster and stronger than ever.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this film on sky, and was supprised it only got a 2 star review. I haven't seen anaconda, but I didn't need to, seeing as this one has an independent plot, which was well explained, and linked with the rest of the story.
The film is about a group of explorers head into the Amazon, to look for a life extending flower, the blood orchid. However, the crash over a waterfall, and run into some massive anacondas. The story splits the characters in two. There is a crazed man keen to find the orchid, no matter who had to die in the process, a woman who can only think about a bath, and a teenager who freaks out at anything!
The snakes are realistic in some ways, the acting is generally good and there are some tense and quite creepy scenes, and a couple of scares, like when the kid in grabbed from behind by an anaconda, after the female scientist decapitates onn of them.
An all round good action film.
The film is about a group of explorers head into the Amazon, to look for a life extending flower, the blood orchid. However, the crash over a waterfall, and run into some massive anacondas. The story splits the characters in two. There is a crazed man keen to find the orchid, no matter who had to die in the process, a woman who can only think about a bath, and a teenager who freaks out at anything!
The snakes are realistic in some ways, the acting is generally good and there are some tense and quite creepy scenes, and a couple of scares, like when the kid in grabbed from behind by an anaconda, after the female scientist decapitates onn of them.
An all round good action film.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a decent sequel, but is a bitter let down to me. The plot is good and with a bit better acting it could have gotten 5 stars. The problem with the plot is that it is very predictable, and you can tell when something is going to happen.
The scary parts ARE scary, and the anacondas look great and are realistic. The idea of the snakes eating the flower and keep growing is good, I kept wondering if I would see a bigger anaconda every scene. If you like scarey horrors this is quite good, but I would rather watch 'dawn of the dead' or other scary films, but this ok for the scary moments.
If you would like to watch it, it is good for a rent, but I would recommend that you rent it before you buy.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To be honest I was dubious about this film before I watched it for the first time. I enjoyed the first film but that was some time ago and I am always dubious about sequels, especially when no stars return.
I was pleasantly surprised by the film, the effects have not really improved since the first film but they never get so bad that they detract from the dumb fun that this film offers.
Switch off your mind and enjoy!!
I was pleasantly surprised by the film, the effects have not really improved since the first film but they never get so bad that they detract from the dumb fun that this film offers.
Switch off your mind and enjoy!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Excuse me, is this a comedy?
"Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid". It sounded promising, but for various reasons, I missed the first 50 minutes of the movie. Not to worry. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Ashtar Command
3.0 out of 5 stars
Given as a present
A young fan of the genre loves the snakes. DVD arrived fairly quickly and plays as well as it should.
Published 5 months ago by Calderclare
3.0 out of 5 stars
Film spoiled by poor C.G!
I really loved the first Anaconda film, and so I was very keen to see the second offering! I will say that the plot this time around is a little better than the first. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Neji Hyuga
5.0 out of 5 stars
NOT BAD AT ALL.................................
A fast moving, gripping monster flick. The script is predictable, but the acting and special effects are very good indeed. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2008 by L. Hay
3.0 out of 5 stars
Actually quite good
Just caught this movie recently and was quite surprised cause i rather enjoyed this but ok is the acting a tad rotten? yes, is the plot shabby? Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2006 by Mr. G. J. Purves
1.0 out of 5 stars
why even bother?
This, i dont even want to call it a film its utter rubbish stupid plot-line no point in the film ever been made i can recommend one thing the first film is alot better than this... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2006
1.0 out of 5 stars
Utterly, utterly horrible. And not in a good way.
This film makes the origional Anaconda look like a piece of classic cinema. Which is quite an achievement, lets face it. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2005 by Keith Foreman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent sequel
Brilliant film, great special effects. Buy it, you will enjoy it.
A lot better than the first one (apart from the lack of Jennifer Lopez)
Beautiful scenery and an... Read more
A lot better than the first one (apart from the lack of Jennifer Lopez)
Beautiful scenery and an... Read more
Published on 17 April 2005 by "kathryn2381"
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fails to live up to expectations
A poor storyline.wooden acting and below par action scenes make this a very disappointing movie.Harrion Ford,Johnny Wiessmuller and co all did this a long time ago and far... Read more
Published on 11 April 2005 by K G T Hunt
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