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Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2 Disc Special Edition) | 
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| Director: Dave Filoni
Actors: Matt Lanter, Nika Futterman, Tom Kane, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.98
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 1829
Format: Ac-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 98
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: WARD040387D
UPC: 883929028825
EAN: 0883929028825
ASIN: B001GQSY5U
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 98 minutes Rating: Pg
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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 kind-of-cool 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 microseries, 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 their Star Wars any more. --David Horiuchi Stills from Star Wars: The Clone Wars (click for larger image)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 Great CG Intro For Kids October 24, 2008
31 out of 42 found this review helpful
The people who slammed this kids' film were, guess what? bitter adult Star Wars fans who have refused to recognize the saga has moved onto the next generation. This is not a continuation of the live-action films, it is a computer animated interpretation of Tartakovsky's Clone Wars animated series, hence the super stylized faces and character designs. It's a great way to get young children, like my nephew who has never seen a Star Wars movie interested in the idea. Face it people, this is a kids' show and always will be. If you want the darker, more realistic side of the saga, wait for the live-action TV series to come. Relax, and enjoy the lighter side of Star Wars once in a while.
Best Movie of 2008? November 10, 2008
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
I thought this was a fantastic introduction to the new animated Clone Wars Cartoon. I thought characters were developed extremely well. We got to see something from Anikin besides the "I'm not understood" teenager, whose potential is being wasted.
We got to see a Star Wars movie that was not defined by special effects, instead focuses on story and characters. It also level set expectations for the new series. Remember folks, the new series is playing on the "Cartoon Network"...go figure it is aimed at kids. However, I felt they left plenty for adults without insulting us with sickly infantile characters like Jar-Jar.
Ahsoka acted like a teenager, because she was. Anikin responded in kind because he was not particularly well developed emotionally (remember, this is the guy who turned into the evil leader of the universe...that does not happen to stable people).
I have added this movie to my collection so I can see it a couple of times and to show my support for the Clone Wars series. It will probably not be my most watched movie in my collection (like We Were Soldiers), but my son (12 year old) and I (43 year old) will enjoy watching it together a couple of times and he will probably watch it until the plastic melts...
Great Star Wars Fun w/out Being Annoying! November 11, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie embodies everything that was once great about the Star Wars universe: Adventure, Action, Serial-Style Drama and Witty Characters.
I avoided this movie in the theaters until there was nothing left to see, so I gave it a try and was blown away. The story is great and the fantastic animation really makes the universe more believable.
Even the new Padowan isn't annoying, she actually provides mroe than just comic relief or brat-like attitude. I really think the saving grace of this film was leaving out the original cast and bringing in approximal voice actors who do a great job at conveying the emotion and wit while keeping a semblance of the film actors performances.
Definitely worth a purchase, get ready for Star Wars the old-fashioned way.
Solid DVD release, but watch out for spoilers in the extras November 13, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am surprised the original release of this movie had a bonus features disk. I expected LFL to release a 1 disc only and then stick it to us after Christmas with the 2 disc. DVD looks great, sounds great too. Just be careful for spoilers in the bonus features. Kinda gives some of the TV episodes away.
To all the people bashing the movie, get over yourselves. Star Wars is here to stay, and this movie is a great jumping on point for younger viewers, as well as those fans who embrace the series as a whole. Star Wars has always been for the kids. Maybe you have grown out of it.
Either Love it or Hate it!!!!! November 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
While the story line may or may not suit your taste, you have to admit that the picture quality and sound quality are reference quality! I was blown away by the picture and sound. I liked this much better than the cartoon version!
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