Snake Strikes Back is a fairly typical example of a standard second-rate old school Hong Kong kung fu comedy. The fight scenes are very decent, but the comedy is so insufferable as to be strictly for Asian sensibilities. The cross-eyed younger brother is unbearable to watch; in my opinion the entire comedy aspect of this movie doesn't work at all, and detracts terribly from the overall impression.
The good part is the kung fu, which is not bad at all. Occasionally it gets very silly, though, as when the old pot-bellied master claims that real kung fu power lies in the belly, and the young student's stomach starts swelling at the end, signifying that he's reached the higher level. That is impossible to take seriously.
4 out of 10.
The good part is the kung fu, which is not bad at all. Occasionally it gets very silly, though, as when the old pot-bellied master claims that real kung fu power lies in the belly, and the young student's stomach starts swelling at the end, signifying that he's reached the higher level. That is impossible to take seriously.
4 out of 10.