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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
The 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
Top CriticEven with the bar having been lowered by the vacuous, overblown prequels though, 'Clone Wars' takes things to crass new lows
Top CriticThe Force has lost its oomph. Lucas and friends have finally gone a franchise too far.
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
Top CriticThe action sequences are kinetic and hold the eye, the animation style is detailed and it remains within the boundaries of the canon.
Top CriticThe characters are more likable than usual.
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Top CriticGeorge Lucas can’t even come up with a new baddie worth watching.
Top CriticThe inaugural animated Star Wars feels and looks every bit as introductory as a foundational attempt could be. The animated format, though, actually manages to dial down the dreadful acting and makes it more tolerable than the human format.
The only way I'd ever watch the first-ever theatrical production from Lucasfilm Animation again is if I have children or I am unfortunate enough to fall under the spell of a Jedi mind trick.
Very young kids, Star Wars completists and Lucas apologists may find themselves compelled to attend; anyone else would have a better time going to the Toshi Station to pick up power converters.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars was fun. I miss that time.
The only thing that would make me punch the air is the sight of the syntax-mangling Yoda being comprehensively squashed. Alas, we have not heard the last from the old gonk.
Clearly, the powers behind this convenient cash grab can't see the real reason Star Wars remains culturally significant. The Clone Wars is proof that, in some people's minds, it's nothing more than an easily reconfigured revenue stream.
A franchise that once inspired the imagination of billions has fallen so far that it can't keep your attention for 98 minutes.
The best that can be said about the movie is that it's harmless and mostly charmless. The Clone Wars is to Star Wars what karaoke is to pop music.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a movie that ignited imaginations and redefined adventure. It's kind of sad that this generation only gets a retread.
This film avoid if any sense you have. Rubbish it is.
The Clone Wars may introduce a younger generation to the franchise - while chasing away existing "Star Wars" fans.
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