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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 90 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, TV Movie
✓ Stars: Brenda Song, Shin Koyamada, Susan Chuang, Sally Martin, Anna Hutchison
✓ Director: Vince Cheung, John Laing, Lydia Look, Ben Montanio, B. Mark Seabrooks
The Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) is staring with Brenda Song, Shin Koyamada, Susan Chuang, Sally Martin, Anna Hutchison, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Vince Cheung, John Laing, Lydia Look, Ben Montanio, B. Mark Seabrooks juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.