The action sequences are kinetic and hold the eye, the animation style is detailed and it remains within the boundaries of the canon.
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08/31/08
The Clone Wars (2008)
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Reviews Counted:150
Fresh:29
Rotten:121
Average Rating:4.2/10
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
1 - 20 (sorted by fresh rating; Australian critics are listed first)
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 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 Force has lost its oomph. Lucas and friends have finally gone a franchise too far.
09/19/08
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
Top CriticIt moves fast, conquers armies, kicks into hyperspace and spits out idiotic quips with unapologetic cartoon brio.
10/18/08
If the live action movies were the main course, The CLONE WARS are like chocolate truffles. They are short, quick and satisfying.
08/16/08
Clone Wars can be a complete gas to more open-minded fans, and assured catnip to children. The occasional sexually-ambiguous Hutt or sassmouthed, premenstrual Jedi aside, it's an exciting picture and a tempting commencement for the television serie
08/14/08
Call me crazy, but I liked Clone Wars more than any of the recent live-action films. It's funnier, leaner and more playful.
08/15/08
Instead of getting something special, you’re left with the impression the last few dollars are being wrung from a franchise that should’ve been put to bed 25 years ago. Still, kids should enjoy it.
08/15/08
Reasonably fun if generally forgettable.
08/11/08
If you don’t expect an orthodox Star Wars movie, you may well be satisfied with this for all its flaws. But one gets the feeling that Lucas is coming to the end of his long and richly rewarded road. After all, he has travelled it for more than 30 years.
08/15/08
If Star Wars: The Clone Wars were a simple board game stacked up in a toy store aisle, the side of the box would read: "Ages 7 through Check Your Star Wars Ego at the Door."
08/15/08
For a film that primarily exists to serve as a feature-length coming attraction for the next phase of a popular franchise, The Clone Wars is a mostly enjoyable bit of escapist entertainment
08/22/08
More exciting than The Phantom Menace and makes more sense than Attack of the Clones.
07/21/08
An enjoyable escapade and a great introduction to the forthcoming series -- just not the seventh Star Wars film fans were hoping for.
08/12/08
Top CriticThe crisp pacing offers a surprising low-key charm, and the characters even look a bit like hand-crafted, hand-painted wood!
08/14/08
Despite Ahsoka's cloying presence, The Clone Wars is still easier to take than Attack of the Clones.
11/12/08
A worthy addition to the original six-film cycle, staying true to the spirit of the series while overhauling it in a number of important ways.
08/11/08
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