There isn't more I can say that saying this film was awful. The whole Chineseness is awakened in your being because of the ancestors was a hard sell. But telling the audience that every Chinese knows Chinese history without even studying it just laughable. That is like saying every American knows American history without studying or every Filipino, etc, etc. It just isn't believable.The story is flat out hideous. It talked about Shin being from a Monastery in China - later identifying it from Bejing. However, the early sequences of the film show the map focusing in on Mongolia. I know the current Chinese regime wants to claim areas like Mongolia for its own, granted. But its a distinct nation and it even labels "Mongolia" on the map. Did Disney Studios fail 5th Grade Geography? The relationship between Wendy and Shin is superficial at best, and yet she somehow feels connected to him. Her training is just cheesy as well. And, lets cut to the chase: everything about this film is bad. Its bad enough to laugh at and cry over. The Taekwondo action was over played and unrealistic in many instances.The evil eyes thing was cheesy. However, the left out ending would have been the only descent thing about it. They should have left the evil eyes ending in it. But instead somehow evil is defeated. Yey! Overall,not worth the time of the dog in the film. Brenda Song should get on with another studio. "F"

This is a guilty pleasure of mine. It's not Enter the Dragon or Crouching Tiger, or even Clueless (In terms of High School Comedies)Pluses: the Choreography is impressive. Shin Komida and Brenda Song have great chemistry and comedic timing. Brenda Song's perky cute style makes an otherwise annoyingly-written character likable, and she does most of her own stunts! Some of the jokes are giggle-worthy and the effects are good for a TV production. Power Ranger Fans will enjoy seeing the Blue Wind Ranger from Ninja Storm in a back-up role. The movie doesn't take itself that seriously, and you shouldn't either. The movie's "Don't forget your roots" message is effectively delivered.Negatives: The movie does get hammy at times during the "serious" moments. The Chinese culture is boiled down, and some of the characters' motivation is very shallow. Strike that, a lot of the motivation is shallow, because the Disney Channel seriously underestimates the intelligence of its target audience.This movie is for you if: You enjoy Disney Channel Original Movies for what they are. Parents who love Wired-Fu and Hong Kong action flicks and want to share that love with their younger kids, if they don't have the reading speed to enjoy subtitles. You ever wanted to suddenly discover you had mystical martial arts powers and beat up your high school tormentors This movie isn't for you if: You look at every movie as if you were the Academy Awards Panel. Just take it at face value, and have fun!

Brenda Song is probably best known for being London Tipton, the dimwitted daughter of a wealthy hotel owner in The Suite Life of Zach & Cody. She proves in this film she can do more than be a pretty face! She said in a behind the scenes documentary for this film that she took karate classes as a child (even though she wanted to do ballet) and the really paid off! She kicks major booty in this DCOM.The Basic Plot: Wendy Wu (Song) is a young lady hopeful of being Homecoming queen, but it is not until a young monk (Shin Koyomada) reveals to her that she is part of a prophecy...and that an evil force has been released and it is her duty to bring it down...but Wendy will have to hang up her prom gown and her hopes of becoming homecoming queen as well...This is unlike any DCOM I've ever seen! Amazing special effects and martial arts choreography. I give it and 8/10

THis movie is great!!!Every time i start watching it i have to see it all!!!I don't know much about Chinese culture, but from what i learned here it makes me more intrigued!!it was about time Brenda Song got her own movie, because she is far more talented and pretty than the other actresses out there!!It was pure entertainment and i just love the fighting scenes!!!!!I want to kick butt like Wendy Wu!!!The story in itself is original and the chemistry between wendy and shen is seen as soon as they become friends!!!i love how it unfolds. So it's for kids, so what??i like it and i'm sure my mom would find it funny!!I'ts about time Disney showed somebody's elses point of view, instead of the caucasian in America!!With Gotta Kick it Up, they showed the latinos in the San Fernando Valley and that was as good as it got!!Don't expect Disney to show the whole culture, but a little touch of it is lovely, just like this tight movie!!