"Sony Pictures' new "Anaconda" film is one of the few titles playing on Christmas Day with real cross-generational appeal, which means there will be plenty of families with older kids and teens headed that way. But if you're an older millennial haunted by the image of Jon Voight being swallowed alive by an early CGI snake in the 1997 original, this one is also for you."
"Hailing from the era of "Deep Blue Sea" and "Lake Placid," you're well primed to enjoy an, in this case purposefully, unserious film about a comically large animal terrorizing a group of scientists. And while it may not live up to seeing Voight, Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz, Ice Cube, and that unconvincing anaconda sweat it out in the Amazon for the first time, it's a lot better than nostalgically watching AI videos of a giant river snake at home alone."
"This year, your local cinema will be showing titles like the seemingly inescapable " Marty Supreme" and the genre-defying musical drama " The Testament of Ann Lee," in addition to cerebral, director-driven features like "Father Mother Sister Brother" and "No Other Choice," as well as a few for younger cinephiles. So whether you're looking to put a pause on awkward family chitchat, keep the kids entertained, or luxuriate in a solo moviegoing experience, there's a film queued up in the projector for you."
Holiday moviegoing continues to attract audiences with major films opening on or before Christmas Day. Cinemas are programming a mix of mainstream blockbusters, genre entries, musical dramas, and cerebral director-driven features alongside options for younger viewers. Notable titles mentioned include Marty Supreme, The Testament of Ann Lee, Father Mother Sister Brother, No Other Choice, and a new Anaconda. The Anaconda release targets cross-generational nostalgia with an intentionally unserious creature-feature tone reminiscent of 1990s thrillers. Film selections provide options to escape family conversation, keep children entertained, or enjoy a solo cinematic experience.
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