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Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Family · Action · Adventure · 2006

It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life.

Movie details

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

“Pretty. Tough.”

2006 Family · Action · Adventure 1h 31m

Critical arithmetic

The consensus, allegedly.

IMDb

5.4 / 10

8.4K votes

TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

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It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John Laing

Written by

Vince Cheung · Ben Montanio · B. Mark Seabrooks · Lydia Look

Brenda Song

Brenda Song

Wendy Wu

Shin Koyamada

Shin Koyamada

Shen

Susan Chuang

Susan Chuang

Nina

Justin Chon

Justin Chon

Peter

Michael David Cheng

Michael David Cheng

Kenny

Andy Fischer-Price

Andy Fischer-Price

Austin

Ellen Woglom

Ellen Woglom

Jessica

Court is in session

Put Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior on trial.

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The defence The Popcorn Loyalist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.