I read one review that called this not a great film but great cinema and that is about right. Visually this film is stunning and a with Maggie and Joey, a delight for the senses in all sorts of ways. When the Monk is 'tempted' by Maggie (at his request) he failed, as would 99% of males on this planet. The story makes some sort of sense but you do get the feeling you are temporarily living inside Tsui Hark's head. At least you can more or less follow the plot unlike the remake of Zu Warriors. A word on the sets - brilliant - and very good acting from all involved. The special effects are cheap but work. You just know that Hollywood would have thrown millions at creating amazing snakes but would have missed the point of the film which I read as a commentary on love and lust where good and evil can not be easily defined. Both the music and the imagery of this film will stay with you for a long time.
Review of Green Snake
