The Clone Wars (2008)

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

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.

...little plot and almost nothing but redundant action. It becomes tiresome very fast.

It moves fast, conquers armies, kicks into hyperspace and spits out idiotic quips with unapologetic cartoon brio.

Strong new characters are disappointingly thin on the ground.

If this film is any indication of the quality of the forthcoming television series, it will be blessedly short-lived.

The visuals are worthy, but the big screen brings the movie's script shortcomings and pacing problems into sharper relief.

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Here are six words that would probably get me tarred and feathered at a comic-book convention: I am sick of Star Wars.

The supposed playful banter between Anakin and the feisty Ahsoka is particularly cringe-worthy.