Review: Alright, do it. Yeah go ahead. Punish me! Take a stone, a bat, even a damn kendo stick and beat me to a bloody pulp. Just get it over with. I'm ready for the inevitable. I'll see all of you samurai journalists in heaven. Adios!

(Prayer)

Lord, before the enraged Kung Fu Cult Cinema followers whip out their can of whoop ass on me, I'd like to take this final moment and say I'm sorry for the harmless sins I've committed against exotic women from Hawaii. I can't help it. You made them too damn hot, or should I thank your TRUE gift to humanity, the plastic surgeons of this world? Anyway, I want to repent for my unforgivable sins. I'm sorry and I'll be with you soon in Heaven, Amen.

(Cue Hallelujah theme)

Whasango . . . (Mark, you can do this). Whasango was an unbelievable ride of action, fun, and a whole bunch of CGIs that rivals the likes of Matrix. Its comic book style antics and characters make for a truly unforgettable two hours and it didn't disappoint me. Not one bit. I know I've come to the crossroads now and you're ready to pounce on my easily-bruised body, but I'd like to offer my reasons and maybe you'll see my point. Alright? Cool.

Well, first thing first. I'm secure enough with my position as a Samurai Journalist to provide you with my honest to God opinion on a film. I just had to get that out of the way. Heh. Expectations, Shmexpectations. Bah! Rubbish! I spit on it! Don't let the long list of bad reviews stop you from a highly enjoyable movie as this one. Here, I'll tell you exactly what to expect from this movie-overflowing with cool characters, an undeniably attractive kendo team leader, great CGI sequences, and a whole bunch of extremely fun action that screams, "Oh you want more? Okay, send in the leather-coated extremists! Fatty here with the popcorn wants more action."

Whasango is a groundbreaking new movie for the Korean film industry. It truly shows that it can compete with the best of them. As much as the special effects rocked, I don't think it can take on the powerhouse team of Centro Digital, but it still holds its own. The way I see it is that too many Matrix enthusiasts out there were looking for a movie that captured the feel of the Matrix and movies of that caliber. It's not entirely wrong to approach a movie like Whasango in that manner, but at the same time, both movies are totally different.

Take this for example, you're watching a hardcore anime that's unbelievably mind-boggling. Now you watch a light-hearted anime who's only purpose was to entertain and the story itself lacked the mental stimulation like the last. Now both have similar action up the yin-yang. Now tell me, would you really compare Ghost in the Shell with Dragonball Z. Ha! You'd be lying to yourself if you said yes. This is my argument. Whasango is all about entertainment. And it truly does entertain.

Entertainment factor is truly the force behind this school bus of rebellious teens. From the beginning action sequence to the unforgettable Stadium confrontation with the teachers, I can't say how much fun I've had watching a movie. Each character is used efficiently for each segment. You'll learn the characters' names and their particular type when they're introduced in a comic book manner through pop up windows. This will be helpful because Whasango has many interesting characters.

The most interesting of course is the lead, Kim Kyung-soo (Chang Hyuk). His antics, demeanor and blonde hair reminds me of anime characters like Goku from DBZ. It's amazing how he turns from serious to comical and vice versa. His relationship with the kendo leader is quite good. She is the prized beauty of Whasango yet the most serious and melancholic character. She embodies hope, will power, and determination, something Kyung-soo must realize in himself. Yeah okay, you see where this is going. He's not going to want to fight at first, but then he'll become all powerful in the end. Blah, blah you say. Hey, tell me if you can find a movie like this that DOESN'T have this theme in it? Ahh. Got you there. Then there's the five teachers that just personify evil. They're awesome. The leather coats and the evil smirks make for a very fun good conquers evil theme.

Furthermore, the action is stellar. It's like the director, Kim Tae Kyun, really did his homework on battle scenes from a comic book. Whasango is just oozing with anime appeal. You'll see it when characters are running on tippy-toes with their bodies leaning forward and their coats are flying behind them. Super spinning kicks and super wave punches are just some of the uber stuff this film will display. Great wire-work and special effects round up this comic book to film masterpiece.