5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal coming-of-age themes, personal responsibility, and a clear good-versus-evil fantasy narrative, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology from either the left or the right.
The movie features a diverse, predominantly Asian cast in roles specifically written for their cultural background. Its narrative celebrates the protagonist's heritage and destiny without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Wendy Wu, a high school student who becomes a martial arts warrior. She repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male characters who are possessed by an evil spirit, using her learned combat skills.
The film portrays Buddhist-inspired spiritual practices, such as meditation and the concept of reincarnation, as central to the protagonist's journey and her ability to fight evil. The monk character, Shen, embodies wisdom and discipline, presenting the faith's principles in a positive and affirming light.
The film "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a teenage girl's journey as a reincarnated warrior, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a high school student balancing her social life with her destiny as a warrior, and there are no elements within the story that depict or address transsexual identity.
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior is an original Disney Channel movie. Its characters were created for this film and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines, thus precluding a gender swap.
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior is an original Disney Channel movie, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. Therefore, its characters were not established as a different race prior to this film's creation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
6.2
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