a great and funny and action packed movie. there is a little bit to much crushes and vilonce for kids under 8 though. So this movie is OFF for 7 and under. IFFY for 8 and ON for 9.
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Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
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Inventive movie that families can watch together.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Parents need to know that while this entertaining made-for-TV movie portrays a loving family and good values -- such as embracing your heritage -- it also has some violence in the form of martial arts fighting against an evil spirit. Aside from the Asian family at the center of the movie, there are no other minority lead characters. Wendy herself is a strong, relatable female lead.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the importance of learning about your background. Where are your kids' grandparents from? How did your family arrive in the United States? Another theme this movie explores is priorities. How can kids juggle school and extracurricular activities and make good time-management choices?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
IFFY for 8 ON for 9.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Okay
This is one of those movies that gets old very quickly. Parents, this movie is pretty violent and there are evil characters with scary voices that can frighten your child. It's just a little too scary for young children. There is no bad language. The good part is that Wendy Wu (Brenda Song) is a very strong, good role model for kids, especially girls. She doesn't lose her determination.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great teen girl heroine of color!
Great teen girl heroine of color (Brenda Song as Wendy Wu) who is active and ambitious about her goals and not just interested in boys. The "violence" is not the kind of violence that is a problem for kids to see — it is actually quite inspiring to see this kind of martial arts on film and I am always trying to find films for my daughters to watch that tell stories about girls pursuing their dreams and not just being rescued by boys or trying to marry the prince.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Nice.
Not the best kung-fu film, but good effort.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
How can people not like this movie?
Although this movie has the traditional Disney plot line (people start out one way and change for the better), it has a way of keeping the audience on the edge of their seats until the credits. It has a little bit of mystery, a tiny bit of romance, and a good message (follow your dreams, don't give up, yata yata, yata...). I am 11 years old (almost 12) and I would recommend this to anyone my age or older!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
My 6 year old sister and I watched this nearly 10 times!
This is a great movie, a typical disney movie, fit for tweens, but appropriate and enjoyable to any age, actually. Everyone I know who's seen this has enjoyed this, and I know I did. Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior's violence is not an issue at all, that occasional kicking, and slow motion fighting, but nothing is a problem. This is a great movie, absolutely suitable for any age.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Must-Watch Movie for ages 8+
I think this is a cool movie with wirework. It could be less violent with the end, but other than that it's a fantastic movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wow! This movie was good. Buy it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This was great
This movie is great for anyone 5 or older really.it is kind of BORING after a while.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good disney Movie
A good disney movie but not rewatchable.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good Effort, Bad Exicution
Although this movie tried to represent family values, and girl power, the exicution wasn't the best. The acting wasn't the best, (Although Brenda Song is good in The Suite life of Zach and Cody) and the special effects were bad. Disney could have done alot better.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very Good!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Everybody loved it
My nine year old daughter LOVED this movie; the six year old thought it was "really cool". The 11 year old complained but stayed to watch. I am bored to tears by martial arts, so the big fight scene at the end didn't thrill me as much as it did the kids. It was well choreographed, though, and no blood was spilled. Watch out; your kids might want to practice some of the moves. I had to remind mine about Hollywood vs. reality. Lots of good stuff to talk about: Wendy's boyfriend is REALLY shallow, and they break up once Wendy has more important things to do than look cute (plus, her "cousin" Shen is around taking an interest in her as a person, not just a trophy). The parents love each other and Grandma is a supportive background presence. Wendy learns to embrace her Asian heritage without turning her back on American style. All in all, a good family flick.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
BORING!
Wendy Wu is a waste of time. Brenda Song is playing the same character she plays in the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. And the stunts are so fake. And when Wendy finally gets to be homecoming queen, everthing she wanted in the whole movie, she gives it away to her enemy, who isn't even grateful for it. Little kids will love this, but older kids will just be bored!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
surprised my eyes didnt fall out
this movie waz really bad i have nothing else to write but i will anyway this movie is like when the cartoon is falling off the clif and it makes that whistle sound ya well thats about how bad it is
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