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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008 98 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.4
Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director: Dave Filoni
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Description
As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano plunge into a dangerous mission to rescue the kidnapped son of crime lord Jabba the Hutt.
Budget:
$8.5M
US Gross:
$35.16M
Worldwide:
$68.28M
Starring
Matt Lanter
Actor
Nika Futterman
Actor
Tom Kane
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Key opinion
The Clone Wars is widely regarded by critics as a lackluster, simplified cash-grab that fails to reach the cinematic standards of the live-action franchise. However, some fans appreciate it as a functional, entertaining bridge between episodes that introduces important character dynamics and expands the lore of the war.
| Screenplay | The film succeeds as a functional narrative bridge, providing context and character development that connects the events between Episode II and Episode III. | |
| Production | The animation is consistently described as stiff, angular, and plastic, with many critics finding the character models lifeless compared to high-end cinematic standards. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for featuring unoriginal, formulaic plots that feel more like a video-game premise than a feature film. | |
| Humor | Humor is a major point of contention; some viewers find the droid and hero jokes charming, while others dismiss them as childish and out of place in the Star Wars universe. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the action are split: some celebrate the stylized, dynamic battles as exciting spectacle, while others criticize them as repetitive and generic. |