Star Wars: The Clone Wars

[Bourne101]

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Directed by Dave Filoni

Written by Henry Gilroy

Genre: Sci-Fi/Action/Animation

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Plot Outline: Another of the summer's most closely-guarded secrets, this animated extravaganza is meant to kick off the new Cartoon Network series of the same title. It's said to be focused on Anakin Skywalker, fresh from his victory in Attack of the Clones and not yet following the path of the Dark Side. At his side is his determined female padawan Ahsoka, as well as the incomparable Obi-Wan. Together they become entangled in a plot in which the kidnapping of Jabba the Hutt's son is used to set the Hutt clan against the Jedi Knights.

Starring: Anthony Daniels, Matthew Wood, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Tom Kane

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Rated PG for sci-fi action violence throughout, brief language and momentary smoking.

Runtime: 98 minutes

Not really interested in this in the slightest. Highly doubt I will see this in theatres.

[ilovemovies]

Don't know what was the point of making this but it looks pretty cool nonetheless. I'll definitely be seeing it.

[Mr.HyDe807]

Momentary smoking? Man the MPAA is hilarious!

Anyways, this looks terrible. Lucas can go fuck off if he thinks he's gonna make me see this cash-in effort.

[KingofKings2525]

Terrible and the charecters look even worse.

[Shockwave]

Looks like a good idea for as a TV series, but turning it into a movie is just a terrible idea.

WE SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE CLONE WARS IN THE MOVIES!!

WTF.

I still say we should have skipped PHANTOME MENACE and ATTACK OF THE CLONES should have been the first movie. It would have given so many character more screen time that they NEEDED but never got.

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

I love Star Wars. I love the originals, the SEs, the prequels and I think George Lucas is a genius that gets way too much shit thrown at him.


But I gotta say I have no interest in this. As a TV series, okay. But as a film...meh. The animation looks like it came from a video game cutscene.

[Mr.HyDe807]

I love Star Wars. I love the originals, the SEs, the prequels and I think George Lucas is a genius that gets way too much shit thrown at him.


But I gotta say I have no interest in this. As a TV series, okay. But as a film...meh. The animation looks like it came from a video game cutscene.

Don't get me wrong, i enjoy just about all the Star Wars as well (even phantom to a certain degree), but as you said, this animation is so blehh for a theatrical release.

[TeeRay]

I'll see it because it's Star Wars. I'm a sucker like that. And I also enjoyed the Clone Wars cartoons.

[a7xfan]

this looks shit, lucas is a fat hack, cashing in on the only thing he has going for his fat ass.

[athf1980]

it looks ok but it's star wars so I'm going to see it.

[thedudeman69]

Is Lucas running out of money?

[Shockwave]

Is Lucas running out of money?

..by the animation u would think so.

[sbunn10]

Don't get me wrong, i enjoy just about all the Star Wars as well (even phantom to a certain degree), but as you said, this animation is so blehh for a theatrical release.

This animation is pretty shitty.. but I wonder really how it will sit with me after seeing it in the context of the entire film.. probably not much better..

I'll see it because it's Star Wars. I'm a sucker like that. And I also enjoyed the Clone Wars cartoons.

As am I. I'll definately be checking it out, because its Star Wars..

[dellamorte dellamore]

Isn't this supposed to be some sort of pilot for an upcoming tv series .

It's SW , i'm curious to see what it does , because it doesn't seem to have much buzz surrounding it , i wonder if the diehards will go to the midnite showings dressed up like they normally do .

[muttly69]

I am a hard core star wars freak. I own every toy since 1991 to today. This is a lot of freaking toys kept in a room with no windows, hanging on my wall all the way around all 4 sides.8 rows deep. But for some reason I have no interest in this at all. I might rent it but not going to the theater to see. I think Lucas killed the series with Episode 1-3. I wanted to love them but was disappointed the first time I saw phantom menace and hopped attack of the clones would be better but no. Revenge was the only ½ way descent one but didn’t blow me away like I wanted to. So I don’t know if I will even attempt to see this one. The trailer looks like he made a Disney cartoon for kids.

[Cronos]

The animation is horrible, well the character designs at least. Just so damn fugly. I expect I'll check it out though since I love star wars.

[Lawgick]

LOL@ all the this "looks bad but I'm gonna see it anyway!" comments. Way to use your buying power to encourage quality films guys!:p

I love Star Wars and I will NOT being going to see this obvious cash-cow piece of shit!:cool:

[dellamorte dellamore]

LOL@ all the this "looks bad but I'm gonna see it anyway!" comments. Way to use your buying power to encourage quality films guys!:p

I love Star Wars and I will NOT being going to see this obvious cash-cow piece of shit!:cool:

Newsflash , the Sw franchise has been a cash cow machine ever since the first one was released , why is this any different ?

[Jig Saw 123]

I'm like most of you I'm a big Star Wars fan, but this is just ridiculous. The animation looks terrible, they could have been up to par with Shrek (and thats not asking for to much) when will Lucas learn... :rolleyes:

[TheHutch23]

No, George Lucas doesn't need the money. For all that Lucasfilm, LucasArts, ILM, etc. have done for the industry there's never a need to make movies in order to bring in some bank. I'm in no hurry myself to go see this, but clearly there was no attempts made to have realisim in the animation. It is what it is supposed to be, an animated series. As stated, I have no urging to see it outside of my own curiosity as a Star Wars fan. But anyone who writes it off for being unrealistic is being a bit foolish, even though it can feel like watching Cutscenes from the Battlegrounds video games.

[rilocay]

This is a really interesting release. Majority of the audiences won't know that this is essentially the pilot for a tv series (unles they are fanboy's or film fans of course). But what i don't get it, this is for a series, but i see this as being marketed as a new trilogy of films for an international audience. Cartoon network isn't as popular overseas as it is in usa. So why would this film be released theatrically internationally. Obviously its star wars and animated, boudn to make alot of money....but for a series that potentially most the audience wont see? You gotta see where they are going to go with this. It's like people are paying to see an advert for a series?

[Moviefan1234]

Looks horrible, I'm not going to go see it.

[Le_Big_Mac]

Only George Lucas would have the audacity to release a pilot for a TV show that only obsessed fanboys would particularly about in theaters. How do they plan on entertaining casual audiences when the audience already knows that all the protagonists are going to live?

[TheHutch23]

Only George Lucas would have the audacity to release a pilot for a TV show that only obsessed fanboys would particularly about in theaters. How do they plan on entertaining casual audiences when the audience already knows that all the protagonists are going to live?

Which is no different than the prequel trilogy itself. Aside from characters created specifically for those films (Qui-Gon Jinn, Count Dooku, Mace Windu, etc.) all fates were known ahead of time. Even the aforementioned characters were bound by their fates, because there stood no mention of them in the original films.

[CyclicNightmare]

Either update the original trilogy again or get to work on 7, 8 and 9. Stop wasting time with this cartoon bullshit.

[wisdomsword]

Either update the original trilogy again or get to work on 7, 8 and 9. Stop wasting time with this cartoon bullshit.

I wish he remake the original trilogy (4, 5, 6).

[sbunn10]

Either update the original trilogy again or get to work on 7, 8 and 9. Stop wasting time with this cartoon bullshit.

i agree that 7, 8, and 9 should perhaps be made. The Thrawn trilogy by Timothy Zahn was excellent. The only drawback that will ever be is the recasting of Luke, Han, and Leia. The absence of Harrison Ford as Solo will always cast a shadow on any Star Wars movies made about that time period.


I say make a movie set during the time of the Old Republic. Wouldn't have any casting problems, and there are endless ways that the story could go.

Look... I love the original Star Wars trilogy.. Episode II is decent, III is good. But without Lucas, the new ones could have been so much fucking better! His time is in the past!

Is it too much to ask that we get a star wars without George Lucas? How exciting would it be to get a Star Wars film with a whole new style and attitude? Very fucking exciting. TOO BAD.

Anyways.. after looking at more of the shit animation on ads and what not, I dont think I can force myself to see this. I had tried to convince myslef for so long that it is Star Wars, and thats enough. But its not. Its just .. not.

[Le_Big_Mac]

Which is no different than the prequel trilogy itself. Aside from characters created specifically for those films (Qui-Gon Jinn, Count Dooku, Mace Windu, etc.) all fates were known ahead of time. Even the aforementioned characters were bound by their fates, because there stood no mention of them in the original films.

There was at least general interest with the prequels in discovering how the characters came to be the way they were in the original trilogy. But anything that happened during the Clone Wars is completely insignificant unless you're unhealthily obsessed with Star Wars (which I used to be, but that's a story for another time).

[thedudeman69]

How about Lucas just does something else besides Star Wars or Indy. The dude must have no originality at all.

[anakinsrise]

Im not wowed by the animation but hey its Star Wars

[Rukas]

Seen it. The animation still isnt my thing but it gave them room for more action.

Ill digest this some more before commenting seeing as it is such touchy subject material for everybody.

[bigred760]

I want to see it . . . it's Star Wars.

The animation doesn't bother me.

[Rukas]

I want to see it . . . it's Star Wars.

The animation doesn't bother me.

Thats the thing it didnt feel like Star Wars. The score isnt there, its narrated. It does thing better than the recent movies but other things worse. Better dialog, more action, but, I dono, just feels like a Saturday morning cartoon.

[bigred760]

Thats the thing it didnt feel like Star Wars. The score isnt there, its narrated. It does thing better than the recent movies but other things worse. Better dialog, more action, but, I dono, just feels like a Saturday morning cartoon.

In its defense (mind you I haven't seen it yet), it isn't an "episode" like the other six . . . so I'm not expecting that it's going to be exactly like the live-action movies. Those were about the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker; while this flick just covers what happens during the war.

[Shockwave]

Thats the thing it didnt feel like Star Wars. The score isnt there, its narrated. It does thing better than the recent movies but other things worse. Better dialog, more action, but, I dono, just feels like a Saturday morning cartoon.

Thats probably because thats exactly what it is.

Its like the first four episodes of a new Star Wars cartoon coming out squashed together.

Im looking forward to watching the series, and i actualy think itll be a great deal of fun, but i just wish they hadnt released it as a movie, or just went straight to DVD wih it.

I wonder if they will do the same thing with the live action series set between episodes 3 and 4 when it hits.

[poopontheshoes7]

I think fanboys are wanting to hate it and everything Lucas does. It really doesnt look that bad. The animation isnt as terrible as people are making it out to be and the action looks fun.

I'm interested to say the least.

[muttly69]

I wish he remake the original trilogy (4, 5, 6).

NOOOOOOOOOOO. Lucas is watching and he'll do it. Be careful what you say, are you crazy?:mad:

[dellamorte dellamore]

There may be a double coming this weekend because Sw needs to be seen in the theater ( will i be the only one there ? ;) ) and Mirrors looks great .

I still can't get over Lucas' misstep with TPM , but other than that all the other installments are excellent , this one looks like it should be fun , still somewhat odd , but since my expectations are only mild i should enjoy it a but more than i think i will .

It is somewhat surreal that there is a Sw film being released tmmorow and the buzz is almost nonexistent , i still can't see it bombing , i know that's the kiss of death now :D

[DrJellyfingers]

i just saw the trailer for this. i had no idea the plot revolved around Jabba The Hutt's son. I didn't even know Jabba had a son. and his nickname is "Stinky." my interest is now peaked if for nothing else then to see a little Hutt running around in animation

[john_rambo]

Man those are really good graphics for an original xbox game... can't wait to play it... o... its a movie?

[poopontheshoes7]

Man those are really good graphics for an original xbox game... can't wait to play it... o... its a movie?

Does every animated film have to look like a Pixar movie?

[Mr.HyDe807]

Does every animated film have to look like a Pixar movie?

No, but the animation in my opinion is the equivalence of something you see on a kids show.

I'm not looking for Pixar animation, but the animation could be better.

[MoovEDude]

Looks like boring shit. Possibly the first SW flick to bomb?

[KyleG]

You have to remember that this movie is really just the first 3 episodes of the tv show meshed together, so that means tv budget and tv quality animation

[poopontheshoes7]

No, but the animation in my opinion is the equivalence of something you see on a kids show.

I'm not looking for Pixar animation, but the animation could be better.


To each his own. I just don't think it looks THAT bad. It certaintly is better than say...the Jimmy Neutron show or the Barnyard show.

I agree it could be better, but it doesnt look abysmal imo.

[wisdomsword]

NOOOOOOOOOOO. Lucas is watching and he'll do it. Be careful what you say, are you crazy?:mad:

Well, you can keep your original trilogy original version DVDs and watch it as many times as you want to, some of us do want to see how the ep 4,5, & 6 would turn out being made by the latest technology available.
It will be like a Star War 2.0 version. Does mean they will "replace" the old ones completely.

[Rukas]

I think fanboys are wanting to hate it and everything Lucas does. It really doesnt look that bad. The animation isnt as terrible as people are making it out to be and the action looks fun.

I'm interested to say the least.

Im hardly a fan boy, but I do not like Lucas' style of movie making. His direction is alright it is his dialog I dont like. Anyway, regardless, it just didnt feel like a movie, let alone a great movie.

Opposite to what you said I think only fanboys will like it.

[Rukas]

To each his own. I just don't think it looks THAT bad. It certaintly is better than say...the Jimmy Neutron show or the Barnyard show.

I agree it could be better, but it doesnt look abysmal imo.

The fact that you yourself have to compare it to TV shows rather than movies, which is what it tries to be, shows how much they failed on creating a movie.

This would be fine for a TV show, but they should have stepped it up for a cinema released film or just not bothered with it at all and gone straight to DVD if they wanted to cash in.

[poopontheshoes7]

The fact that you yourself have to compare it to TV shows rather than movies, which is what it tries to be, shows how much they failed on creating a movie.

This would be fine for a TV show, but they should have stepped it up for a cinema released film or just not bothered with it at all and gone straight to DVD if they wanted to cash in.

Ok, you're right. Maybe comparing it to tv shows is a bad thing. lol!

Well lets see...It looks better than films like Doogal or Hoodwinked.

I'm trying to hard arent I? :o

[john_rambo]

Does every animated film have to look like a Pixar movie?

Did I mention Pixar? There are plenty of great 3D companies out there... this just happens to look like video game animation... I want to be excited for this movie... I really do.

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

The fact that you yourself have to compare it to TV shows rather than movies, which is what it tries to be, shows how much they failed on creating a movie.

This would be fine for a TV show, but they should have stepped it up for a cinema released film or just not bothered with it at all and gone straight to DVD if they wanted to cash in.


To be fair, it was never intended to be a movie but the television pilot (the first three episodes). Lucas liked what he saw and believed that it should be seen on the big screen. The director of the cartoon had no initial intention of making the animation movie friendly since it was only supposed to be TV friendly.

That said, I still probably won't catch this in theaters. I'll wait for it to debut on TV with the rest of the series. ;)

[SpikeDurden]

I don't even know what to say about this. Whoever thought to put it in theaters seriously needs to be questioned. But, because it's Star Wars, like a dope, I'll see it. Bah.

[The Postmaster General]

How is this different from the Clone Wars animated series that they already have?

[thedudeman69]

How is this different from the Clone Wars animated series that they already have?

It's a movie? ;)

[The Postmaster General]

Haha. :D

I haven't seen the Clone Wars show from 2003, so this is all confusing to me. They are making a Clone Wars TV show now, but they already had one before. This is the movie for the new show. Is one a continuation of another? A remake? I just don't understand why they had to use the same name for 2 different things. It doesn't make sense.

[thedudeman69]

Haha. :D

I haven't seen the Clone Wars show from 2003, so this is all confusing to me. They are making a Clone Wars TV show now, but they already had one before. This is the movie for the new show. Is one a continuation of another? A remake? I just don't understand why they had to use the same name for 2 different things. It doesn't make sense.

That's Lucas for you. He finds a way to make more money.

[Rukas]

Ok, you're right. Maybe comparing it to tv shows is a bad thing. lol!

Well lets see...It looks better than films like Doogal or Hoodwinked.

I'm trying to hard arent I? :o


Hehe a little but at least you have a sense of humor about it ;) Hopefully you will enjoy it. It's not bad. It's just not great. But at the same time elements of it are less annoying than the new trilogy.

Oh I dont know. I just wish it was of better quality.

If they released this as a DVD or TV series it would be kick ass because it would be seen in that medium, but because they released it as a movie in cinemas it fails at trying to be that.

[Amarcord90]

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[drc5145]

Wow...just wow...(looking at Chris Bumbray's Review of The Clone Wars)...

I don't think I've ever seen anyone give out a 0 here on this site :eek:...

[#1dvdfan]

WOW I AM FUCKING STUNNED!!! I would of never of tought I would see a 0 rating on joblo.com plus it's on a star wars movie?

Man I know the Prequels are bad but I didn't think it would come to this.

I will pass untill I see more reviews. I guesse Im off seeing THE DARK KNIGHT AGAIN for the 12th time. :D

[bigred760]

Just read the review . . . Bumbray really does hate the movie. And reading his reasons, he's got valid points: annoying new characters, few returning actors (for the voices), and no John Williams.

I still want to see this movie, but my expectations have been lowered.

[outsyder]

Haha. :D

I haven't seen the Clone Wars show from 2003, so this is all confusing to me. They are making a Clone Wars TV show now, but they already had one before. This is the movie for the new show. Is one a continuation of another? A remake? I just don't understand why they had to use the same name for 2 different things. It doesn't make sense.

The Clone Wars show from 2003-2005 was created by a man named Genndy Tartakovsky, who is pretty much a genius in the world of animated television shows, fusing incredible artwork, atmospheric storytelling, and creating shows that appeal to both adults and children.

As a result, the series became popular. Very popular. The show then ran its course and everyone moved on. Except Lucas it seems. Riding a wave of someone else's talent, George is determined to squeeze every dollar out of fans, convinced that by merit of Tartakovsky's show, will buy into this bullshit that happens to have the same name.

In short, Tartakovsky is awesome, and fuck George Lucas.

[Borris]

Wow...just wow...(looking at Chris Bumbray's Review of The Clone Wars)...

I don't think I've ever seen anyone give out a 0 here on this site :eek:...

Unfortunately, after seeing it I couldn't agree more with the review. My two boys (ages 6 & 8..the prime target audience for the film) told me that even Alvin and the Chimunks was better than this...and they are typically die hard Star Wars fans. George has replaced Howard the Duck as the low point in his career with Clone Wars.

[sbunn10]

sheesh... Bumbray's 0/10 and Borris' comparison of the film to Howard the Duck has made me question whether or not I should waste 8 bucks. I think I'll wait.

[anakinsrise]

Ouch the review on the main page!!! 0/10 I still have to see for myself though

[poopontheshoes7]

0/10. ouch...thats harsh.

I'm still willing to give it a chance though.

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

The Clone Wars show from 2003-2005 was created by a man named Genndy Tartakovsky, who is pretty much a genius in the world of animated television shows, fusing incredible artwork, atmospheric storytelling, and creating shows that appeal to both adults and children.

As a result, the series became popular. Very popular. The show then ran its course and everyone moved on. Except Lucas it seems. Riding a wave of someone else's talent, George is determined to squeeze every dollar out of fans, convinced that by merit of Tartakovsky's show, will buy into this bullshit that happens to have the same name.

In short, Tartakovsky is awesome, and fuck George Lucas.

Oh please. I swear, people cry to George Lucas to let someone else take over the reigns--he does and people complain that he's out for money. The guy can't win.

Anyway, Tartakovsky's series was meant to be a bridge between Episodes II and III. The new series is merely supposed to expand the bridge and show more of the Clone Wars--which, last I checked, all of the fan boys were clamoring for. Besides, there are a lot more Clone Wars stories to tell. The fans only saw a tiny fraction of what was going on in the Tartokovsky cartoons.

I should also note that the film received a 7/10 by the ComingSoon.net reviewers (who are generally harsh), so I would guess that this 0/10 from the main page here is nothing more than a fanboy who didn't get his way.

[Lemmywinks]

I wouldn't give this a 0/10, but it was pretty bad. I saw the midnight showing and I'm glad I saw this a little intoxicated because otherwise I probably would have hated it. It wasn't good at all, but I didn't extremely hate it. It had some cool moments, but that's pretty much it. Jabba's son is awful, and his obviously homosexual cousin zero or ziro was horribly bad. He pretty much sounded like a gay new orleans voodoo priest. I couldn't believe how childish this movie was. This was a kids movie, all the way. The sad thing is though, only those stupid elements were for kids. The movie is boring as all hell. It was pretty much pointless. I'm only giving it a 3/10 because there were some cool action scenes.

[Howdy]

The fact that you yourself have to compare it to TV shows rather than movies, which is what it tries to be, shows how much they failed on creating a movie.

This would be fine for a TV show, but they should have stepped it up for a cinema released film or just not bothered with it at all and gone straight to DVD if they wanted to cash in.

This just may be the single stupidest post in internet(s) history.

First: They were creating a TV show that they then decided to release at theaters because they were happy with the results and felt it would translate well into a big screen adventure.

Second: Since this is aimed at children (along with any reasonable person who can comprehend that not all entertainment needs to be build around an audience of 17-35-something doofuses -- or is that doofusi? -- whose idea of cinematic mastery is anything "dark" and/or "adult"), and not "cool kids" who have no creative (and, I'm guessing, intelligent) means of expressing themselves, and instead spend their hours (days? years? lives?) bitching about entertainment on the previously mentioned internet(s).

Third: Your stupidy makes the fat baby Jesus cry.

Fourth: "Not bother with it?" For the love puppies, man, get over yourself. The sad fact is this movie may not do very well, but that will rest squarely on the shoulders of people like yourself who can't seem to two simple things -- A.) Allow children enjoy content that was designed for them, because it somehow reminds of your own pathetic childhood and those cold, lonely nights when daddy would wake you with a bottle of scotch in one hand and a belt in the other (yes, that's me saying you were probably beaten as a child, and if not... well, maybe you should've been). B.) Allow yourself to remember the joy of being a child (minus those cold, lonely night, of course).

Fifth: This movie is 10-times better than the new trilogy, and if Lucas had focused on this kind of action and adventure in his second live-action go-around the saga as a whole would be in a much better place. Hell, the action alone is better than anything in the new trilogy. Sure there are some rather kiddie moments, but for Christ's sake, idiots, just because you've gotten a few years older doesn't mean you have to pretend you never enjoyed something for the simple sake of being entertained. Let's face it, you can look back now (if you're old enough -- and I'm assuming you're either too young and just want to be cool, or disturbingly old and need to pretend you have something to say because otherwise you might realize just how pathetic your life is), and see that G.I. Joe, Transformers, what-have-you isn't really all that sophisticated, but that doesn't mean you should enjoy it any less than you did when you were a kid.

Sixth: Point of fact; I just think you, and people like you are complete idiots (and, yes, if you're reading this and take any offense to that statement, then I am talking to you as well -- get over it).

Seventh: Next time you feel like posting your ridiculous opinions (and, it's true; opinions can be wrong), do us all a favor and slide a razor up your wrist instead. Seriously, up the wrist, not across. Never across.

Eighth: That last thought goes toward the dumb ass that wrote the review for this site as well. Not every movie is The Dark Knight, jackasses.

Thanks.

[Howdy]

Oh please. I swear, people cry to George Lucas to let someone else take over the reigns--he does and people complain that he's out for money. The guy can't win.

Anyway, Tartakovsky's series was meant to be a bridge between Episodes II and III. The new series is merely supposed to expand the bridge and show more of the Clone Wars--which, last I checked, all of the fan boys were clamoring for. Besides, there are a lot more Clone Wars stories to tell. The fans only saw a tiny fraction of what was going on in the Tartokovsky cartoons.

I should also note that the film received a 7/10 by the ComingSoon.net reviewers (who are generally harsh), so I would guess that this 0/10 from the main page here is nothing more than a fanboy who didn't get his way.

What is this? Reason and logic on the internet? You should be ashamed of yourself.

Thanks.

[bigred760]

This just may be the single stupidest post in internet(s) history.

. . .

Second: Since this is aimed at children (along with any reasonable person who can comprehend that not all entertainment needs to be build around an audience of 17-35-something doofuses -- or is that doofusi? -- whose idea of cinematic mastery is anything "dark" and/or "adult"), and not "cool kids" who have no creative (and, I'm guessing, intelligent) means of expressing themselves, and instead spend their hours (days? years? lives?) bitching about entertainment on the previously mentioned internet(s).

Third: Your stupidy makes the fat baby Jesus cry.

Fourth: "Not bother with it?" For the love puppies, man, get over yourself. The sad fact is this movie may not do very well, but that will rest squarely on the shoulders of people like yourself who can't seem to two simple things -- A.) Allow children enjoy content that was designed for them, because it somehow reminds of your own pathetic childhood and those cold, lonely nights when daddy would wake you with a bottle of scotch in one hand and a belt in the other (yes, that's me saying you were probably beaten as a child, and if not... well, maybe you should've been). B.) Allow yourself to remember the joy of being a child (minus those cold, lonely night, of course).

Fifth: This movie is 10-times better than the new trilogy, and if Lucas had focused on this kind of action and adventure in his second live-action go-around the saga as a whole would be in a much better place. Hell, the action alone is better than anything in the new trilogy. Sure there are some rather kiddie moments, but for Christ's sake, idiots, just because you've gotten a few years older doesn't mean you have to pretend you never enjoyed something for the simple sake of being entertained. Let's face it, you can look back now (if you're old enough -- and I'm assuming you're either too young and just want to be cool, or disturbingly old and need to pretend you have something to say because otherwise you might realize just how pathetic your life is), and see that G.I. Joe, Transformers, what-have-you isn't really all that sophisticated, but that doesn't mean you should enjoy it any less than you did when you were a kid.

Sixth: Point of fact; I just think you, and people like you are complete idiots (and, yes, if you're reading this and take any offense to that statement, then I am talking to you as well -- get over it).

Seventh: Next time you feel like posting your ridiculous opinions (and, it's true; opinions can be wrong), do us all a favor and slide a razor up your wrist instead. Seriously, up the wrist, not across. Never across.

Eighth: That last thought goes toward the dumb ass that wrote the review for this site as well. Not every movie is The Dark Knight, jackasses.



I recommend you read the site's rules before you post any more:

http://www.joblo.com/rules.htm

[Shockwave]

This just may be the single stupidest post in internet(s) history.


Third: Your stupidy makes the fat baby Jesus cry.

Fourth: Allow yourself to remember the joy of being a child (minus those cold, lonely night, of course).

Sixth: Point of fact; I just think you, and people like you are complete idiots (and, yes, if you're reading this and take any offense to that statement, then I am talking to you as well -- get over it).

Seventh: Next time you feel like posting your ridiculous opinions (and, it's true; opinions can be wrong), do us all a favor and slide a razor up your wrist instead. Seriously, up the wrist, not across. Never across.

Eighth: That last thought goes toward the dumb ass that wrote the review for this site as well. Not every movie is The Dark Knight, jackasses.

Thanks.


I would say welcome to JOBLO, but your should already be on the way out the door.

No one likes or respects posts like this. It was completely meaningless for u to even type it.

[wisdomsword]

Wow! All of sudden we have an abused kid shouting here out of nowhere!:eek:

:D:p:rolleyes::):cool:

[miguel_montes]

Howdy, keep it up and you won't last long here. Two posts and already you violated the forum rules. Respect is a nice thing. Respect people and they will show YOU respect.

I've also never seen a 0/10 rating on JoBlo's reviews. I think it's not something that any movies deserves. The ratings should be between 1 (the lowest score) and 10 (highest score). Zero shouldn't be a score.

[brodeurnumber1]

If a movie is aimed towards kids, why exactly can't they put something in to keep the older audiences engaged? Quality children films are able to keep the older audiences engaged.

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

If a movie is aimed towards kids, why exactly can't they put something in to keep the older audiences engaged? Quality children films are able to keep the older audiences engaged.


...One would think that battle scenes and lightsaber fights would keep an older audience engaged.

[moviealien]

I saw the press screening of this movie and while I am not a huge geek anymore, I can still put on a geek face when the time is right. This movie satiated that desire in me. I didn't expect much and I got entertained, wihch is the opposite of even the review that joblo decided to put up for this movie. Your unbiased reviewer went in there ready to hate the movie and admitted it, so it was no surprise to find out he hated it.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what if it is a tv show tie in. What t f? You geeks all pile out to see movies based on your comics, this is the same thing. A movie based on a existing product. You want to scare yourself about corproate decisions ruining simple things in life, goto your grocery store and BUY any single item there and you are supporting some kind of marketing geared towards profit. And if you buy organic, hah, they got you on that one.

So when you feel like your innocence was being raped by commerce, you all climb on board to hate a decent movie. It's not Star WArs or even Empire Strikes Back (the weaker of the two), its the Clone Wars and it was made for kids, not adult kids who can't grow up and rely on human emotion rather than celluloid emotion to feel like a complete person.

The worst is how you all "conveniently" made the distinction that Zero the Hutt was based on Capote. HA! You didn't figure that out on your own, you read it on some useless blog, like everyone else and added it to your joblo.com review.

BTW, I'm referring to the joblo review since they won't let me comment on it tehre.

Just wait, in five to ten years, people will respect this movie, just like the first two star wars even if they claimed to hate them when they first came out and those were/are pieces of crap.

[moviealien]

is hugely over-rated. I'm glad the movie community on imbd wisened up and put it into #2 all time. It doesn't even deserve that, but at least its not #1. Oscar nomination and no wins.

[enalios]

You know the character design and general asthetic style.... really isn't bad at all. I'm not sure why any of you are hating on what the movie LOOKS like.

It'd be nice if you guys didn't bash it until you saw it. But to those of you refusing to pay to see what you'll end up seeing regularly on TV - I see your point.

It most definitely did feel like something I'd watch on Saturday mornings... and it DID get me really excited for the TV show. As a kids movie, it's great, nothing too questionable, lots of color, and the show will be great too: Jedi are decent role models.

0/10? That's ridiculous. Star Wars has always been 'for the kids' - this one's just even more so.

[brodeurnumber1]

is hugely over-rated. I'm glad the movie community on imbd wisened up and put it into #2 all time. It doesn't even deserve that, but at least its not #1. Oscar nomination and no wins.

What the fuck does that have to do with Clone Wars? Two people with their first posts on the forum praising this movie, hmm.

[Grand_Marquis]

I'll see it because it's Star Wars. I'm a sucker like that. And I also enjoyed the Clone Wars cartoons.

Yes, but the Clone Wars cartoons were actually good.
This thing? Not so much. Though I do like the idea of a Capote the Hutt. That's one character who might actually be awesome.

[c_bumbray]

Hi moviealien,

Chris Bumbray here- just responding to some of your criticisms re: my Clone Wars review. Sorry we're not on the same page with the film- but remember, film criticism is a subjective thing. Just because I like or dislike something does not mean everyone will agree with me (or vice versa). I knew that when I gave the film a 0/10 it would piss some people off- but really, that's the only score that I think suits the film. I hope I didn't come across as a whiny guy with tons of baggage regarding Lucas & co. True- as I admitted in my review I did go in with some baggage, as the thing reeked of a cash grab from the start. That said- if I honestly enjoyed the film I still would have given it a good review. I walked into the last Indiana Jones with a lot of baggage- but I ended up giving the film a 9/10 (which in hindsight was way too generous as the film does not hold up that well on repeat viewings). For the record- I'll admit I'm not a huge Star Wars guy. Like everyone- I loved the original trilogy, but for the most part the prequels left me cold. I've never been into the mythology of the Star Wars universe- so I reviewed the film as a casual viewer. I understand that it's a kids film- but I find that people all too often use the "it's only a kids film" thing as an excuse for making a bad movie. WALL-E is a kids film, and it's brilliant. You can make a kids film and make it good, and as I stated in my review- the kids in the audience seemed to hate it. Also- regarding the fact that it's only the pilot for a TV show- fair enough, but when Lucasfilm decided to issue it into theaters they should have made sure it would hold up as a theatrical film- which it does not. Also- as for me stealing the Truman Capote/ Hutt reference off of someone's blog- that is not true at all. I came up with that on my own- but it's obvious enough when you see the film that I'm not surprised that someone else made the same observation.
Anyways- thanks for the feedback nonetheless. I honestly do appreciate criticism.

Take care,
Chris

[Shockwave]

What the fuck does that have to do with Clone Wars? Two people with their first posts on the forum praising this movie, hmm.


Pretty much.

[Grand_Marquis]

Hi moviealien,

(...) Also- as for me stealing the Truman Capote/ Hutt reference off of someone's blog- that is not true at all. I came up with that on my own- but it's obvious enough when you see the film that I'm not surprised that someone else made the same observation.

To add to this - Lucas is actually on record as stating that he intentionally wanted that character to be a played like Truman Capote. So it's more a testament to the animators/voice actor getting the point across correctly (heh..'correct' being subjective here) than some kind of invented creative leap on behalf of the audience or one person.

[wisdomsword]

In 5 or 10 years, people is going to totally forget this cartoon ever existed at all cause George will have tons of other money graping SW side projects coming up.:rolleyes:

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

In 5 or 10 years, people is going to totally forget this cartoon ever existed at all cause George will have tons of other money graping SW side projects coming up.:rolleyes:


I know! I mean, my gosh, if he so much as makes one more Star Wars lunchbox then I will just fucking lose it!

[Le_Big_Mac]

Yes, but the Clone Wars cartoons were actually good.
This thing? Not so much. Though I do like the idea of a Capote the Hutt. That's one character who might actually be awesome.

Screw Capote the Hutt. This is the only animated Hutt I want to see:

http://nehatiwari.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/family_guy_peter_as_jabba.jpg

[jbar1026]

it wasnt that bad 6.5/10

[FireCaptain4]

I don't want to sound like an ass, but I'm glad this movie is getting shit on. Speaking of pointless, [insert punch line here]. I was starting to forgive Lucas for his Star Wars PT, despite the disappointing Indy IV earlier this year, because I in-all-honesty enjoyed Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith quite a bit. Well, it's a good thing Clone Wars came around to knock me back into my senses! Lucas is just a money grabbing bastard nowadays and nothing more. Of course, I say all of this without seeing the film (which I will refuse to), so I can't speak for the films quality but its existence is a travesty in itself.

[Joel@cinemahell]

It's such a shame there's such a sh*t storm around this movie. Between the Harry Knowles debacle and the 0/10 review on this site, you would think Lucas has created the film equivalent of the anti-Christ.

The thing is, if you are a Star Wars fan, or at least a fan of the mythology (whether you liked the prequels or not), then you will probably dig this film. All the stuff that makes Star Wars 'Star Wars' is there- The sights, the sounds, the characters, lightsaber battles, space battles etc. It may not be on the same epic scale as the proper films, but it does the job.

There are things to get used to- The Warner Bros. logo, no opening crawl, the different voices, the music. Most of these things are a product of what the Clone Wars is- a TV show. Therefore, John Williams sure as hell doesn't have the time or desire to score a television show for the next X amount of years, and Ewan MacGregor sure as hell doesn't have the time to lend his voice for Obi wan. These are not faults, they are realities. Bloody deal with it.

There are some other new things that are actually quite good. Namely Anakin's new padawan, Asohka. She's cute yet sassy, headstrong yet skilled, and has more of a believable repore with Anakin then Hayden Christensen had with anyone in the prequel films. Speaking of Hayden, the voice actor for Anakin is light years better then what we got from Hayden, and much more relaxed. Also, the clone troopers getting more personality and individuality is a nice touch. It was smart to pick up that thread from the tartakovsky series.

What people hate that isn't actually as bad as they claim it is- The Hutts. People seem to be going ape sh*t with hatred over Jabba's son. I don't know what movie most of these critics were watching, but Jabba's son amounts to little more then a prop in the movie, not some franchise destroying, JarJar-esque character. Yes, they call him "Stinky" for most of the movie (although that's not his actual name), but it's actually in a pretty derogatory way. It's more out of disdain then anything else. Also, the comments in the JoBlo review (and others) that say Jabba's son "...spends the movie making funny faces and farting" are not really true. Sure it makes some baby noises and faces (because it's a freakin' BABY), but it doesn't fart, and there are no "fart jokes". Ziro the Hutt may be a hard sell for some people, but as stated before- Ziro really is a Capote-esqe Hutt. Presonally, I found it pretty unique and refreshing for the Star Wars universe, and credit to the creators for the intelligent reference. People are also pretty heated over the music, and I will admit- during the opening fanfare I thought "oh boy...this is not what I was hoping for", but after that it all worked pretty well. Like I said before- It was never going to be John Williams, so suck it up. At least his themes are present, and some of the new compositions definitely go in directions you've never heard in a Star Wars story. Some work, some don't, but hell, at least they tried something new.


The biggest complaint I can level at Clone Wars is that it really is just 3 episodes of the TV show strung together (that DO tell a complete story, just not an epic, mythology altering one.) Technically, no, this didn't really NEED to be released in theaters. But guess what? I got to sit in a theater and watch a Star Wars film on a 30 foot screen with digital sound blasting every lightsaber swing and starfighter speeding by, and it was damn entertaining.

Yes, there is a large part of the Clone Wars that is a "Kids Movie", but that's not an excuse, it's just a reality, and one that never bogs the movie down or sells the creators short. And if you think there will be nothing in the film for adults you are mistaken. As someone mentioned above- The action scenes are largely better then the stuff in the prequels. the "camera" work is pretty great as well- everything from long single take shots, to twisting, turning, ducking and diving during the star fighter stuff, to hand held embedded camera shots when the clone troopers head in to battle.

It is unfortunate that this movie is the recipient of so much blind rage. It's fairly obvious many geek critics went in to this movie already hating it. Whether it be review embargo's, or this inane mindset that Lucas somehow "raped your childhood", Clone Wars became the focus of the jaded, even though this is the Star Wars film Lucas had the least to do with. If you didn't like the movie that's fine, but many of these reviews are borderline irrational. 0/10? Seriously? Have you seen the trailer for Beverly Hills Chihuahua?

One last thing- Please stop this "Clone Wars is a Lucas cash grab" nonsense. It's almost foolish to keep proclaiming it ad nauseum seeing as pretty much every piece of entertainment you consume is a cash grab. Do you really think the 20-something-ist Bond film coming out this Fall was made for artistic integrity? No, it's because it's a proven franchise that will make money, but hopefully for us fans there will be some talent involved who want to make a decent film. Or how about this one- Batman: The Animated Series was a cash grab by Warner Bros. to keep the franchise alive after Batman Returns made a crapload of money. It's also the greatest American animated show to ever hit the tube, and is responsible for some of the best storytelling (animated or otherwise) to hit the silver screen. Just because the money wheel keeps turning doesn't mean talented people won't be involved, and whether Lucas' motivation for the Clone Wars is financial or not doesn't mean there won't be a ton of talent getting a crack at the Star Wars universe. I just can't wait to see it.

[cuddleworthy]

This movie is made for kids. Not nerds who are still in their parent's basement. Sure, I liked Star Wars. Then I turned 10. My love for the film diminished as I watched more serious/mature movies. But hey, some people still like the kiddie flicks. However, I find someone ranting at one to be quite hilarious. Just like the reviewer who gave it 0/10.

[poopontheshoes7]

It's such a shame there's such a sh*t storm around this movie. Between the Harry Knowles debacle and the 0/10 review on this site, you would think Lucas has created the film equivalent of the anti-Christ.

The thing is, if you are a Star Wars fan, or at least a fan of the mythology (whether you liked the prequels or not), then you will probably dig this film. All the stuff that makes Star Wars 'Star Wars' is there- The sights, the sounds, the characters, lightsaber battles, space battles etc. It may not be on the same epic scale as the proper films, but it does the job.

There are things to get used to- The Warner Bros. logo, no opening crawl, the different voices, the music. Most of these things are a product of what the Clone Wars is- a TV show. Therefore, John Williams sure as hell doesn't have the time or desire to score a television show for the next X amount of years, and Ewan MacGregor sure as hell doesn't have the time to lend his voice for Obi wan. These are not faults, they are realities. Bloody deal with it.

There are some other new things that are actually quite good. Namely Anakin's new padawan, Asohka. She's cute yet sassy, headstrong yet skilled, and has more of a believable repore with Anakin then Hayden Christensen had with anyone in the prequel films. Speaking of Hayden, the voice actor for Anakin is light years better then what we got from Hayden, and much more relaxed. Also, the clone troopers getting more personality and individuality is a nice touch. It was smart to pick up that thread from the tartakovsky series.

What people hate that isn't actually as bad as they claim it is- The Hutts. People seem to be going ape sh*t with hatred over Jabba's son. I don't know what movie most of these critics were watching, but Jabba's son amounts to little more then a prop in the movie, not some franchise destroying, JarJar-esque character. Yes, they call him "Stinky" for most of the movie (although that's not his actual name), but it's actually in a pretty derogatory way. It's more out of disdain then anything else. Also, the comments in the JoBlo review (and others) that say Jabba's son "...spends the movie making funny faces and farting" are not really true. Sure it makes some baby noises and faces (because it's a freakin' BABY), but it doesn't fart, and there are no "fart jokes". Ziro the Hutt may be a hard sell for some people, but as stated before- Ziro really is a Capote-esqe Hutt. Presonally, I found it pretty unique and refreshing for the Star Wars universe, and credit to the creators for the intelligent reference. People are also pretty heated over the music, and I will admit- during the opening fanfare I thought "oh boy...this is not what I was hoping for", but after that it all worked pretty well. Like I said before- It was never going to be John Williams, so suck it up. At least his themes are present, and some of the new compositions definitely go in directions you've never heard in a Star Wars story. Some work, some don't, but hell, at least they tried something new.


The biggest complaint I can level at Clone Wars is that it really is just 3 episodes of the TV show strung together (that DO tell a complete story, just not an epic, mythology altering one.) Technically, no, this didn't really NEED to be released in theaters. But guess what? I got to sit in a theater and watch a Star Wars film on a 30 foot screen with digital sound blasting every lightsaber swing and starfighter speeding by, and it was damn entertaining.

Yes, there is a large part of the Clone Wars that is a "Kids Movie", but that's not an excuse, it's just a reality, and one that never bogs the movie down or sells the creators short. And if you think there will be nothing in the film for adults you are mistaken. As someone mentioned above- The action scenes are largely better then the stuff in the prequels. the "camera" work is pretty great as well- everything from long single take shots, to twisting, turning, ducking and diving during the star fighter stuff, to hand held embedded camera shots when the clone troopers head in to battle.

It is unfortunate that this movie is the recipient of so much blind rage. It's fairly obvious many geek critics went in to this movie already hating it. Whether it be review embargo's, or this inane mindset that Lucas somehow "raped your childhood", Clone Wars became the focus of the jaded, even though this is the Star Wars film Lucas had the least to do with. If you didn't like the movie that's fine, but many of these reviews are borderline irrational. 0/10? Seriously? Have you seen the trailer for Beverly Hills Chihuahua?

One last thing- Please stop this "Clone Wars is a Lucas cash grab" nonsense. It's almost foolish to keep proclaiming it ad nauseum seeing as pretty much every piece of entertainment you consume is a cash grab. Do you really think the 20-something-ist Bond film coming out this Fall was made for artistic integrity? No, it's because it's a proven franchise that will make money, but hopefully for us fans there will be some talent involved who want to make a decent film. Or how about this one- Batman: The Animated Series was a cash grab by Warner Bros. to keep the franchise alive after Batman Returns made a crapload of money. It's also the greatest American animated show to ever hit the tube, and is responsible for some of the best storytelling (animated or otherwise) to hit the silver screen. Just because the money wheel keeps turning doesn't mean talented people won't be involved, and whether Lucas' motivation for the Clone Wars is financial or not doesn't mean there won't be a ton of talent getting a crack at the Star Wars universe. I just can't wait to see it.


Very well said.

[TeeRay]

So, I watched it tonight. Or at least attempted to.

I have to agree with the reviewer who gave this a 0/10. I thought it was awful. I never thought I would say that about anything Star Wars, but this movie just plain sucks.

For a universe that, visually, has always been amazing and revolutionary, this movie sure looks plain. It lacks the style and flair that were in the original movies, and even in the Clone Wars cartoon. Nothing on the screen pops and makes you go "Hey, that's cool." Everything just....happens.

Anakin's new apprentice, whose name escapes me, is the most irritating Star Wars character ever. Her voice is irritating. Her actions are irritating. It's like her only purpose is to annoy the hell out of you. She makes Jar Jar tolerable by comparison.

And the worst offender of all is the script. Since it was a pilot for the TV show, I wasn't expecting a thrilling script. But if you thought the dialouge in the prequels were bad, this makes those sound like Shakespere. Anything close to being remotely cool is ruined by a line of crappy dialouge. Oh, and the voice acting is the laziest i've ever heard.

0/5

Horrible. I fear the new TV show.

[Ender]

Okay, I'm sorry, but seriously, zero out of ten? That's really hard to swallow, I find it difficult to consider that kind of score to be credible criticism. Bumbray is entitle to his opinion, like everyone, but I've seen some LOUSY movies in my time and have never considered giving (or in this case literally creating) a score like that. That would suggest that nothing, not the action, not the animation, not a single element of the voice casting or performances, were in any way decent or watchable. I mean, come on, there had to be have been a decent battle scene?

[anakinsrise]

Aside from a few funny moments,and some sleek and cool action sequences,Star Wars: The Clone Wars is mainly a unnecessary chapter in the Star Wars saga.When not focused on the action the animation is stiff and uninvolving.It reminded me of wooden figures,mixed with the lame computer animation of the short lived Reboot Saturday morning cartoon.
While watching SW:TCW i began to recall a story Tim Burton spoke of in an interview.When he was contacted by WB execs about making a Superman film.Instead of strong story they were more concerned about how many Happy Meals and action figures they could get out of the film.
So it makes me wonder about George Lucas and co.,with the two upcoming series,will they have stories that add something to the Star Wars saga or are they looking to sell Happy Meals?
Scale of 1-10 a 3

[SpikeDurden]

I have a hard time believing that this is really that bad. I see the negativity coming from all angles, but I'm going into this later today (schedule permitting) with an open mind and hoping for "the best." I guess we'll just have to see what happens.

[Shockwave]

Dooku had a better fight in this "movie" then in any of the main movies.

I loved him taunting Anakin and the way he was playing with his emotions.


..the rest wasnt really that great. A good opener for the TV series, but thats all it ever should have been.:mad: Asoka(or however u say it) isnt that good of a character AT ALL and i hope not many of the episodes of the series focus on her.

I was surprised at there being no General Grevious.

..but yeah, i cant really review this as a movie. It FELT like 4 episodes glued together. Thats not good.

I am interested to see what they do with the series and if they focus on some of the other (more interesting) characters then ill be on board.

So in closing-

As a movie? BAD. Not really epic or moving in any way.

As a series? I actualy thought it was okay. Good opener for bigger things to come.

[Tonkuro]

The first thing I asked myself during the movie was 'Is this really Star Wars or am I just high on paint thinner right now?' I took my little sister and brother to go watch this, and I figured they would like it since they usually like anything targeted at their age group, but my sister whined and said that it made no sense, and my brother had a 'wtf?' look on his face the whole way through.

Asoka fucking sucks. Too Mary Sue like for my tastes. WTF! No Grievous? The animation didn't really catch my eye either. I actually didn't like the style of it at all, too severe and garish. What happened to the wonderful cartoon series this was based off of? I'd rather watch all of those on dvd than watch this.

Save for some cool action scenes and whatnot, this movie really sucked. 2/10

[g1ng3rsnap9ed]

I was shocked to see that EW gave this an F,and good for them for doing so!!This is quite obviously a cash-grab,and one I won't donate to!