The Force has lost its oomph. Lucas and friends have finally gone a franchise too far.
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09/19/08
The Clone Wars (2008)
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Reviews Counted:149
Fresh:28
Rotten:121
Average Rating:4.1/10
Consensus: Mechanical animation and a less-than stellar script make The Clone Wars a pale shadow of George Lucas' once great franchise.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Aug 14, 2008 Wide
US Box Office: $35,089,551
Synopsis: On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with... [More]
Starring: Ian Abercrombie, Anthony Daniels, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee
Director: Dave Filoni
Reviews for The Clone Wars
Top CriticEven with the bar having been lowered by the vacuous, overblown prequels though, 'Clone Wars' takes things to crass new lows
09/11/08
Top CriticThe action sequences are kinetic and hold the eye, the animation style is detailed and it remains within the boundaries of the canon.
08/31/08
Top CriticThe characters are more likable than usual.
08/29/08
Top CriticThe animation seems to have been outsourced to two factories: one for the galactic battles, the other for the Jedi .. The latter seem clunky and simplistic, much like the film's screenplay.. Take the kids, buy the popcorn, feed .. er feel the force
08/14/08
Top CriticThe animation seems to have been outsourced to two factories: one for the galactic battles and machines, the other for the Jedi and related characters. The latter seem clunky and simplistic, much like the film's screenplay
08/14/08
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02/27/09
Feels very much like the television pilot that it is.
02/10/09
Its elements are actually quite typical of a syndicated cartoon series, aimed mostly at the young'uns and contributing pretty much nothing to the Star Wars mythos.
11/21/08
Despite Ahsoka's cloying presence, The Clone Wars is still easier to take than Attack of the Clones.
11/12/08
xoris kamia prothesi na paei ti mythologia poythena parapera, o Lucas aplos stinei ena kinimatografikis diarkeias, paidikoy prosanatolismoy epeisodio, me amfiboloy aisthitikis animation, gia na doylepsei os launching pad tis kainoyrias, senariaka aneksart
11/08/08
This "First Animated Star Wars Movie" does the series no favors, demonstrating why live action trumps animation--at least when the digital beings and creatures are this poorly designed.
11/04/08
...little plot and almost nothing but redundant action. It becomes tiresome very fast.
11/04/08
It moves fast, conquers armies, kicks into hyperspace and spits out idiotic quips with unapologetic cartoon brio.
10/18/08
Strong new characters are disappointingly thin on the ground.
10/18/08
If this film is any indication of the quality of the forthcoming television series, it will be blessedly short-lived.
10/18/08
The visuals are worthy, but the big screen brings the movie's script shortcomings and pacing problems into sharper relief.
10/18/08
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10/18/08
Top CriticHere are six words that would probably get me tarred and feathered at a comic-book convention: I am sick of Star Wars.
10/18/08
The supposed playful banter between Anakin and the feisty Ahsoka is particularly cringe-worthy.
10/01/08
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