Star Wars: The Clone Wars
by admin on Jul.17, 2010, under Star Wars
Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 98 minutes Rating: PgAmazon.com
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the 2008 CGI-animated theatrical film that serves as the kick-off to the weekly animated Clone Wars TV series. The concept came about way back in 1977′s original Star Wars film, when Leia says in her message to Obi-Wan Kenobi “Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars.” Initially a simple offhand reference that would reveal Luke’s past, the phrase captured fans’ attentions for years, until Episode II: Attack of the Clones revealed just how the Clone Wars figured into the battle between Republic and Empire. The 2008 movie is full of familiar characters–Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Count Dooku–and a new one: Ahsoka Tano, a young girl who has been made Anakin’s Padawan. Together, the two headstrong youths embark on a mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt’s kidnapped child, battling each other as much as they battle the Separatist forces. There are some kind-of-cool sequences, including duels with Dooku and his assassin, Asajj Ventress, and it’s interesting to see some new corners of the Star Wars universe, such as the seamy underbelly of Coruscant. But Ahsoka and her penchant for nicknames that are too cute to stomach seem aimed only at tween-age audiences, and for all that goes on in the movie, nothing really happens in the end. The 2003 animated Clone Wars microseries, which had the advantage of being directly tied into the live-action film series, had much more emotional bite.
At least some familiar voices return: Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO, and still the only actor in every movie), Christopher Lee (Dooku). Other voices include Matt Lanter (Anakin), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka), and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan). But even the traditional opening crawl has been replaced by a narration more suited for Starship Troopers. Veteran Star Wars fans will probably want to see The Clone Wars–once–but it won’t take them long to discover that this Star Wars isn’t their Star Wars any more. –David Horiuchi
Stills from Star Wars: The Clone Wars (click for larger image)
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July 17th, 2010 on 5:18 pm
I bought this for my 6 year old son who loves Star Wars and the Clone Wars cartoons. He is always asking me to let him watch the Clone Wars on TV but it is on past his bedtime. This helps satisfy his need to see the TV series. He loves it and I think its very imaginative.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 17th, 2010 on 5:44 pm
I bought this for my 7 year old grandson for Christmas and he loved it. He’s a Star Wars fan and really wanted this DVD. Great gift.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 17th, 2010 on 6:42 pm
The characters work, the story is watchable — already it beats ‘The Phantom Menance’ and ‘Attack of the Clones’. Add some genuinely exciting action, a sexy new villianess and some tongue-in-cheek humour and you have a STAR WARS film.
The story follows the typical father/son Lucas path (what is with George and his daddy issues?), this time with Jabba the Hutt losing his slimy newborn. Anakin Skywalker and his new Jedi apprentice are sent to rescue the Huttlet as Obi-Wan Kenobi chats with Jabba.
Some of the dialogue is overdone or badly planned (for example, Obi-Wan assures his droid that “…I’m sure Jabba will be in a good mood” despite the fact that Jabba has recently lost his son!) and some characters remain wooden (Mace Windu badly needs a personality) but there is enough eye-candy and energy to keep viewers interested. Count Dooku finally establishes himself as a half-decent antagonist, but it is his slinky sidekick who steals the show.
Rating: 3 / 5
July 17th, 2010 on 7:34 pm
As a stand alone movie, this film isn’t very good when compared to other animated features but when being reviewed as a companion piece to the TV show that it is based off, it is essential to own and I love it. So I won’t review this as a film but as part of the “Clone Wars” tv show. So here is my review for the tv show.
Epic battles, witty dialogue, and superb special effects. When this series is done, it will be remembered as one of the best tv shows ever. Lucas has struck gold with this and I think cartoons are a great medium to tell the star wars story. We really explore a lot of territory in this series that is fascinating. At first I was skeptical because it was a cartoon but this cartoon has more balls than “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones” put together! Also the characters are easier to believe in since they aren’t crippled by some of the horrible dialogue like they were in A FEW SCENES in “Attack of the Clones.” This is how I’ve always wanted Anakin to be! A noble leader! Thanks a lot Lucas! You’ve opened a whole new can of worms. Keep them coming!
Rating: 5 / 5
July 17th, 2010 on 8:48 pm
This is a great movie for kids that are into Star Wars. Gives them the excitement of a live action movie with the visual aspect of a cartoon. There is enough action to keep kids entertained, without to much “boring” stuff.
Rating: 5 / 5