Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

PG

Released Aug 15, 2008

1h 38m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

Animation

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As more star systems get swept into the Clone Wars, the valiant Jedi knights struggle to maintain order. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano embark on a mission that brings them face-to-face with Jabba the Hutt. Plotting against them is evil Count Dooku and his agent, Asajj Ventress, who would ensure that the Jedis fail. Meanwhile, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead the clone army against the forces of the Dark Side.

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Critics Consensus

Mechanical animation and a less-than stellar script make The Clone Wars a pale shadow of George Lucas' once great franchise.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

The movie really is just a series of long emotionless action scenes. That's really all this movie is.

Rated: C-

May 1, 2018

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The "Star Wars" franchise has become what the marketing executive always thought: an excuse to steal money from children. The Lucas empire has finally succumbed to the Dark Side.

Jan 4, 2018

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Michael Ordoña

Los Angeles Times

Despite some absolutely gorgeous animation and adjusting expectations for what Clone Wars is meant to be, the Force is not strong with this one.

Nov 16, 2015

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Christian Eulinberg

InSession Film

This is a film I always find myself going back to due to its comedic moments and amazing action scenes.

Sep 26, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Not a friendly flick for anyone who hasn't stayed on top of the Bunyanesque, expanded universe timeline.

Rated: 5/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Far from awful but woefully disappointing.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Avery H

An awesome beginning story to the Clone Wars TV show. Introduces us to one of star wars greatest characters... Ahsoka.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

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Zach B

Not sure why everyone hates on it. It’s a decent movie and kicked off my favorite show as a kid. Still love this movie and I never thought Ashoka was annoying. She’s a teenage girl, obviously she’s going to act like one. It be weirder if she didn’t. It’s also Feloni making a commentary on how the Jedi had lost their way by sending children into a war. Even if they were Jedi. Great movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Tonya K

Great and finally the introduction of Ahsoka I think is a highlight of the film though I wish the character didn't have to wear the outfit she wears when she's introduced. Just seems like a character who's obviously a minor is being sexualized which is wrong on so many levels. Other than that this is a pretty good movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Jace E

I only watched this movie due to it seeming necessary before starting the acclaimed television series of the same name. Hopefully the series is better, because this was a bit of a drag. The plot was uninspired, the animation was clunky, and the story didn't have much stakes, if any. Honestly, there is nothing memorable about this movie. It feels like an overly drawn out pilot to the television series, which I hope is as fantastic as I hear.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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TNT D

While I think that the Clone Wars Movie isn't half bad, it definitely pales in comparison to the series, especially some of the later ones (4,5, and 7 are particularly good). It's a bit let down by some of the characters not feeling like they should, and some overall OK writing. 6/10 -TNTDude

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Andrea T

The movie is just action but is not orribile…if you think about it as a pilot of the series is enjoyable but I doubt it I’ll watch it for a second time

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Synopsis

As more star systems get swept into the Clone Wars, the valiant Jedi knights struggle to maintain order. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano embark on a mission that brings them face-to-face with Jabba the Hutt. Plotting against them is evil Count Dooku and his agent, Asajj Ventress, who would ensure that the Jedis fail. Meanwhile, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead the clone army against the forces of the Dark Side.

Director: Dave Filoni
Producer: Catherine Winder
Screenwriter: Henry Gilroy, Steven Melching, Scott Murphy
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating: PG (Momentary Smoking|Brief Language|Sci-Fi Action Violence Through)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $456.8K
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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