The new film 'Anaconda' reimagines the 1997 cult classic as a meta-adventure about friendship and filmmaking. Starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd as childhood friends reuniting to remake the original movie, the film blends comedy and creature feature elements. While praised for the chemistry between its leads and its nostalgic, self-aware approach, critics note it struggles to fully commit to either humor or horror, resulting in a mildly entertaining but ultimately uneven experience that doesn't always deliver on its monster premise.