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.
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11/21/08
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The Clone Wars (2008)
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Reviews Counted: 147
Fresh: 27
Rotten:120
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.
Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Theatrical Release: Aug 15, 2008 Wide
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
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
Top Critic 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
Top Critic Here 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
The Force has lost its oomph. Lucas and friends have finally gone a franchise too far.
09/19/08
Even with the bar having been lowered by the vacuous, overblown prequels though, 'Clone Wars' takes things to crass new lows
09/11/08
The best thing about this massive TV pilot-cum-new "Episode" is its potential because even if it's flawed and only partially functional as a film, The Clone Wars embodies one of the essential elements that has for decades sustained the Star Wars saga %u20
08/29/08
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
Aimed at the serious Star Wars fan who is interested in exploring some new corners of the Star Wars universe.
08/22/08
it's especially sad that a few of the better Star Wars games feature not only significantly deeper stories, but also superior CGI, meaning that both this project's film and video game predecessors have already done better.
08/21/08
The animation really needs some oompf and seems to actively work at being unlike a "Star Wars" movie...
08/20/08
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