Plot: Green Snake is a misunderstood creature. The people of Hangzhou think she is malicious and they do their best to drive her away, but Green Snake only feasts on demons, never on humans. Together with a small ghost, she flees from her temple back to the demon world. Sadly, she isn't welcome there either.
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March 09, 2025
Ever since watching Hark's Green Snake I've had a soft spot for the bit of Chinese folklore. The Green Snake stories always offer a nice mix of action and fantasy, coupled with a little romance/sensuality on the side. This streamer version doesn't change the formula much, meaning it didn't have to work too hard to get me on board.
Yes, the CG isn't up to par, but the sets and costumes look nice and the action choreography is on point. The pacing is perfect, the runtime is nice and short and the fantasy elements are alluring. It appears tricky for these streamer flicks to make that final leap in quality, but when looking for fun filler they rarely disappoint.