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
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 2/5 |
The Force has lost its oomph. Lucas and friends have finally gone a franchise too far. Full Review |
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Even with the bar having been lowered by the vacuous, overblown prequels though, 'Clone Wars' takes things to crass new lows Full Review |
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 3/6 |
The action sequences are kinetic and hold the eye, the animation style is detailed and it remains within the boundaries of the canon. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The characters are more likable than usual. Full Review |
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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 Full Review |
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The 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 Full Review |
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2.4/4 |
70 percent action, 5 percent exposition and 24 percent forced banter ... that's just 1 percent left over for committee meetings and C-Span-worthy parliamentary maneuvering -- proceedings that have so fascinated George Lucas in the past. Full Review |
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Click to read the article Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Feels very much like the television pilot that it is. Full Review |
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4/10 |
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. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Despite Ahsoka's cloying presence, The Clone Wars is still easier to take than Attack of the Clones. Full Review |
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1.5/5 |
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 Full Review |
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2/5 |
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. Full Review |
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3/10 |
...little plot and almost nothing but redundant action. It becomes tiresome very fast. Full Review |
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3/4 |
It moves fast, conquers armies, kicks into hyperspace and spits out idiotic quips with unapologetic cartoon brio. Full Review |
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Strong new characters are disappointingly thin on the ground. Full Review |
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1.5/5 |
If this film is any indication of the quality of the forthcoming television series, it will be blessedly short-lived. Full Review |
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2/4 |
The visuals are worthy, but the big screen brings the movie's script shortcomings and pacing problems into sharper relief. Full Review |
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1.5/4 |
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1.5/4 |
Here are six words that would probably get me tarred and feathered at a comic-book convention: I am sick of Star Wars. Full Review |
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