Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk ReviewStar 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 But even the traditional opening crawl has been replaced by a narration more suited for Starship Troopers.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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Rating: - Star wars as it used to be
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 ... Read More

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Rating: - Thoroughly entertaining!
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!

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Rating: - Star Wars is back
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 ... Read More

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Rating: - Good action film.
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!

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Rating: - Good start to a new animated series
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 ... Read More

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