Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Widescreen Edition)
by Dave Filoni
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Actor: Ashley Eckstein, Christopher Lee, Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor, Matt LanterDirector: Dave Filoni
Brand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 99 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2011-01-01
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Model: 1000039430
Studio: Warner Home Video
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- The Clone Wars takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their journey across the galaxy amongst the Clone Wars, meeting up with familiar villains, such as Count Dooku, General Grievous and Asajj Ventress. The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Ke
DVD Reviews of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Widescreen Edition)
DVD Review: "Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars"...
Summary: 3 Stars
COPIED FROM INITIAL MOVIE REVIEW:
Ever since Leia said these lines in A New Hope, people have always wondered "What were the Clone Wars? What did they entail?" Attack of the Clones showed the beginning; Revenge of the Sith showed the end; the Star Wars - Clone Wars, Vol. 1 & Star Wars - Clone Wars, Vol. 2 gave a taste of in between. And "Clone Wars" broadens our perception of thhe time in between.
Jabba the Hutt's son has been kidnapped and Jabba is demanding that the Jedi return him if the Republic wants passage through Hutt space. So Yoda sends Obi-Wan to negotiate with Jabba and Anakin with new Padawan learner, Asokha, are sent to retrieve the Huttling. Of course, appearances aren't what they seem as Asajj Ventress and Count Dooku are behind the kidnapping: all to achieve passage through Hutt Space and ruin the Republic.
The visual effects are superb, but this is Star Wars, did you expect anything less? Although animated, there is plenty of action--lightsabers, blasters, large armored tanks, etc.--that is given great treatment. The battles are intense, and you don't hover too much on the fact that the movie is animated and not real life. The characters are beautifully stylized. The voice actors should be applauded for their admirable work. And the reappearance of Sam Jackson, Anthonoy Daniels, and Christopher Lee are a welcome treat (particularly Lee since his character never had much screen-time).
About the biggest problem I have is with the character of Asokha. She is the typical teenager, the Mary Sue. She knows more than her Padawan status allows, teases Anakin like she is a veteran, wields her lightsaber well enough to defeat three Magna Guards singlehandedly, and has far too few imperfect moments. I really wanted to like Asokha, but after seeing the above, I could do no more than groan.
Another problem is the weak storyline. It is contrived for the sole purpose of displaying the gorgeous and well-done battle sequences. I have a hard time believing that the Hutt space is that critical to the war effort.
Overall, Star Wars fans will enjoy this much more than the average audience and even then, I do not think the quality of this movie compares with the Clone Wars animated shorts. I would probably give this a 3.5 stars, but since Amazon doesn't allow this, I will round down to 3. If you want to watch, I would suggest waiting until it comes on DVD.
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Description of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Widescreen Edition)
The Clone Wars takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their journey across the galaxy amongst the Clone Wars, meeting up with familiar villains, such as Count Dooku, General Grievous and Asajj Ventress. The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and other Jedi Knights, must fight the New Droid Army of the Separatists.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
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