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| Star Wars - The Clone Wars [2008] | ![Star Wars - The Clone Wars [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wXn5%2BwNeL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Dave Filoni
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 124
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 94 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5051892000635
ASIN: B001CEE1XK
Release Date: December 8, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the 2008 CGI-animated theatrical film that serves as the kick-off to the weekly animated Clone Wars TV series. The concept came about way back in 1977's original Star Wars film, when Leia says in her message to Obi-Wan Kenobi "Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars." Initially a simple offhand reference that would reveal Luke's past, the phrase captured fans' attentions for years, until Episode II: Attack of the Clones revealed just how the Clone Wars figured into the battle between Republic and Empire.
The 2008 movie is full of familiar characters--Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Count Dooku--and a new one: Ahsoka Tano, a young girl who has been made Anakin's Padawan. Together, the two headstrong youths embark on a mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt's kidnapped child, battling each other as much as they battle the Separatist forces. There are some good sequences, including duels with Dooku and his assassin, Asajj Ventress, and it's interesting to see some new corners of the Star Wars universe, such as the seamy underbelly of Coruscant. But Ahsoka and her penchant for nicknames that are too cute to stomach seem aimed only at tween-age audiences, and for all that goes on in the movie, nothing really happens in the end. The 2003 animated Clone Wars micro-series, which had the advantage of being directly tied into the live-action film series, had much more emotional bite.
At least some familiar voices return: Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO, and still the only actor in every movie), Christopher Lee (Dooku). Other voices include Matt Lanter (Anakin), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka), and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan). But even the traditional opening crawl has been replaced by a narration more suited for Starship Troopers. Veteran Star Wars fans will probably want to see The Clone Wars--once--but it won't take them long to discover that this Star Wars isn't theirs any more. --David Horiuchi
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 Star wars as it used to be January 5, 2009
It's a new star wars movie.
It's set betwene episodes two and three.
It's a cgi cartoon.
And it appears to be three episodes of the new tv series the clone wars edited together into one feature film.
the story involves anakin skywalker and his new apprentice - whom he didnt want to take on - having to rescue the kidnapped son of jabba the hutt from separatist forces under the command of the evil count dooku and his associates. the jedi and the clone troopers who fight on their side face a hard journey to reunite jabba with his son.
the animation is rather stylised like a japanese cartoon. whilst the characters do look rather good the backgrounds can be a bit static.
very few of the original voice cast actors [just samuel l jackson as mace windu, anthony daniels as c3po and christpoher lee as count dooku] reprise their roles. all the other characters who have been seen before are voiced by new actors who try and impersonate the performance of the originals.
anakin's apprentice talks like a californian valley girl.
and jabba's son is nicknamed stinky.
so this could all be horribly dumbed down.
but the movie succeeds because it contains the one element that the first three star wars films had, and the second trilogy so conspicuously lacked.
It's fun!
It's never dumbed down.the apprentice may talk like a valley girl but she's a fully rounded character and never gets annoying.
and it contains action scene after action scene all of which are really gripping.
this is quality star wars entertainment of the kind we thought we'd never see again, and it's a hugely enjoyable experience for fans of all ages. if they're prepared to give it a chance.
the dvd has language tracks in english and hebrew and english for the hearing impaired. it also has subtitles in arabic hebrew and icelandic.
it offers direct scene access to the film, and the sole extra is a commentary from the director, the producer, the writer and the editor.
the lack of other extras is disappointing, but the quality of the movie is such that the dvd rates a five stars. unleash the inner star wars fan in you again. it's worth it
Thoroughly entertaining! December 26, 2008
Although there have been a lot of nay-sayers, and this film was not a huge box-office success, it is a good entry to the Clone Wars TV series, and I thought the action sequences were easily as thrilling as anything in the prequel trilogy, especially the assault on the monastery.
I also loved the camp Truman Capote-style Hutt-had me in stitches-just proves Star Wars CAN be funny!
Star Wars is back December 19, 2008
This is a fantastic film and addition to the star wars universe. I took my four year old son to see it at the cinema (the first time he had ever been) and we both loved it. We now watch the new series and my son has become a star wars fan. The critics of this film should 'chill out' a bit and remember that stars wars is not just reserved for adults and lifelong fans. The orginal movie was made a success beacuse young children bought into the whole adevnture and played with toys, etc. Without this youthfull experience the whole thing would never have been as big. Now it is another generations turn to enjoy the expanded universe - you cannot keep to the same format for each and every release. The enjoyment that my son and I get from this is fantastic (even for a lfelong fan!!) - I even get to play with the toys once more - how cool is that!!!
Watch this with an open mind and you will enjoy it, particularly if you have kids as the joy of the star wars experience is about sharing with other people. The animation is very good and I was very impressed. There is lots of humour and plenty to pick up on repeat viewings. Watch the series if you get a chance - great yoda action.....
As for the comments about the lack of extras - who actually has time for extras anyway?? All I tend to watch is the film anyway.
This is a great experience - enjoy!!
Good action film. December 17, 2008
We went to see this while we were on holiday in Florida as our 10 yr old son is a huge star wars fan.The film was good,lots of action to keep you entertained.I will be buying this to put in his stocking and recommend you do the same if you have a star wars/clone wars fan in your house.Happy Christmas!
Good start to a new animated series December 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The main thing to mention about this movie, is that it is not a new Star Wars movie as you know it. The main reason why many people did not like this is because I think they were expecting a normal Star Wars feature for adults and kids just like the recent the prequel movies. However, this is more of a feature length pilot episode for the upcoming animated kids TV show. If you watch the movie with that in mind, then I think you will enjoy it. There is a lot more slapstick & general comedy with many new characters aimed specifically at the kids. There was also a lot of critiscm at the music and start of the film, but again if you take it as a new TV series then I think it works really, it doesn't if you expect it to be a new movie. To summarise, as a pilot to a new excellent TV show based on the Star Wars universe I think this works really well.
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