According to a new report; Jack Black and Paul Rudd is in talks with Columbia Pictures to star in the upcoming meta-comedy adaptation of the '90s creature feature AnacondaAnd man, how bad does this new project sound!
Originally published in 1997 Anaconda A movie starring Owen Wilson, Ice Cube, Jennifer Lopez, and Jon Voight that tells the story of a small group of people who are involved in a madman's hunt for a giant snake. A movie with some pretty over-the-top performances and questionable CGI. But it also did well at the box office, even spawning a few sequels. And now, there are plans to turn the movie into a comedy.
On August 21st, Diversity It was reported Black and Rudd reportedly in talks to star in new film Anaconda reboot/revive Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. According to writer Tom Gormican, who will also direct the film Diversitynew Anaconda It won't be a remake of the original. Instead, it's said to be about a group of friends who are all going through a “midlife crisis.” So they decide to remake their favorite movie, which I assume will happen. AnacondaBut once they get to the forest, “things get serious fast.”
Diversity They report that they don't know who it is yet. Jack Black It is stated that Paul Rudd will also star in the film, and the two leading characters are an aspiring director and an unsuccessful semi-famous actor.
A meta-comedy reboot Anaconda is missing the point
Now, to be clear: 1997 Anaconda An incredible masterpiece that should be treated as an untouchable part of popular culture history.
Over-the-top, giant monster movie with bad CG effects.but great practical puppetry) and some crazy moments. But the main reason the movie works is because it feels genuine. It doesn't constantly wink at the audience or say, “Yeah, we know this is stupid and dumb too.” It makes it feel less like a group of people doing something bad and wasting your time, and more like a movie made by people who care.
Certainly, Anaconda The cast and crew didn't create the next American classic, but they did end up making something memorable, funny, and enjoyable to watch. If I had to guess, Anaconda go to the forest and tell jokes Anaconda It's unlikely that all of this time will be memorable, fun or enjoyable. This will probably make me want a giant snake to come and eat me.
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