ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID (2004)

Fear of snakes aside, had heard about this film for years plus it stars a few actors I really like and any "monster" movie so bad it can't take itself seriously is often a fun watch.  The problem with this film is, it takes itself way too seriously.  That, combined with some bad acting and special effects nearly as lame as what you find on SyFy Channel make for a disappointing film.  Each character is also a stereotype in this story of a team searching through the Indonesian jungle to find the elusive blood orchid, which contains properties that may or may not help create a fountain of youth-like drug to prolong life; the corporate lackey out of her element, the hot babe assistant, the borderline fanatic science dude determined to persevere, the grumpy but hunky boat captain who develops a conscience, the sharp-tongued tech guy - all and more battling some big-ass, fake-looking snakes when their boat gets destroyed.  And yet the first half of the film, at least, even comes off boring somehow; the rest is just kind of silly.  Gotta love Kong the monkey, though. (rated PG-13)  C-