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Volcano High (Korean: Hwasango) is a 2001 South Korean film noir in the same vein as Tenjho Tenge. It revolves around a troublemaking high school student named Kim Kyung-soo (portrayed by Jang Hyuk) who finds himself transferred to the last school that will take him, the prestigious Volcano High, an institution whose students display an incredible talent in martial arts, with a few demonstrating even more mysterious psychic powers; most notably Song Hak-rim (portrayed by Kwon Sang-woo). Kyung-Soo is drawn into fights between different clubs, a Manual that is told to hold great power, and a group of teachers that will do whatever possible to keep the students in line. In a nut-shell - 17 years of feuding, sparked by the Great Teacher's Battle, has stripped authorities of their power, as self-indulgence, disguised as self-control, grips the student body. The schools have fallen into disarray. However, there is a legend. The one who acquires the Secret Manuscript will end the chaos. It is a legend that disrupts the Martial Court of Volcano High. Now, in the 108th year of Volcano.... This is a first-class movie which moves between high-powered action and comedy with great skill. Probably one od the best movies to come out of Korea in the past few years (the Host aside). I really do recommend this movie, you will not be disapointed!Read full review
I had heard of Volcano High with some good reviews etc but i found it a BIG let down. As this is a very poor Korean attempt at a X-Man type story of martial arts practitioners with superior powers. Poor story, even poorer acting. On the plus side some good music
Volcano High (DVD 2004) Is not really what I'd expected, as it's basically a copy movie of the original BATTLE ROYAL Movies. Special FX are stunning, the storyline does seem to be a bit disjointed, and at one stage in the movie the they do seem to have lost the plot! All in all an entertaining movie, but not a 'keeper' for my collection I'm afraid to say, my copy will be sold on.
When I first saw this film I was taken by it, even though at was subtitled. Now, it's been enhanced with 5.1, widescreen and dubbed in English, which makes it even better. If you are in to Martial Arts and the like this film will not disappoint you.
Ive been wanting to see volcano high for about a year its not a bad film not as good as Arahan but the special effects were well done and the lead actor is great in this film
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