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We have to wait almost six years to see the conclusion of an epic story! How the animation since the first season improved and how the characters were developed until now! It was beautiful and the final scene was simply sublime! 👏
The first two seasons of The Clone Wars are rather decent, but all of your interest will be completely captured once you begin S3 and onwards. The action is spectacular, the animation gets much better, the characters develop extremely well, and the story itself fits perfectly into the Star Wars story as a whole.
- EarlGenesis
- 30 mag 2020
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I was apprehensive about seeing the Clone Wars movie, but after it pleasantly surprised me, I was definitely looking forward to this TV show. After watching the first two episodes aired tonight on Cartoon Network, I can safely say my anticipation was rewarded.
Judging by these two episodes, I can see that a lot of work has been put into this series, and it's not just something for the kiddies to watch. It was watching a mix of the humanity of original trilogy with the action of the new trilogy. It's a great show, and definitely worth a watch for Star Wars fans of all ages. Just give it a try, you're bound to love it.
Judging by these two episodes, I can see that a lot of work has been put into this series, and it's not just something for the kiddies to watch. It was watching a mix of the humanity of original trilogy with the action of the new trilogy. It's a great show, and definitely worth a watch for Star Wars fans of all ages. Just give it a try, you're bound to love it.
Here is a full analysis of the show season by season.
Season 1: Extremely underwhelming start for a show I've heard so much about. The animation is pretty good for a TV show, but that's about it. The episodes are very straightforward, have no real consequences, and more often than not seem to be like moral anecdotes for kids. Very disappointing. Rating: 5.0/10
Season 2: Definitely some improvement but still a long way from anything "good". It is still standalone episodes, very repetitive, and apart from a little better world exploration, the show seems to be headed nowhere. Rating: 6.5/10
Season 3: All of a sudden, the show entirely changes its tone. This is no longer a kids show, more like PG-13. The animation also improves greatly. From episode 1, we are given a much more compelling narrative. It's no longer standalone episodes, we now have story arcs. Longer arcs means more time to develop the story, added depth to characters, and much more in-depth world building. This show finally seems to be going somewhere. Rating: 8.0/10
Season 4: This is where the show becomes just amazing. We feel The Revenge of The Sith gradually being set up. The stories are getting darker and grittier. What's best is the narrative is no longer black and white. We are shown the war from the perspectives of those we have so far only called "villains". Rating: 9.0/10
Season 5: Another amazing season. Like I said, after season 4 the show reaches a very high standard and stays there. Although there are some boring arcs, the main story fully compensates for it. I will not go into too much detail, in fear of spoilers. Rating: 9.5/10
Season 6: Slightly, only slightly, worse than season 5, which for me is the absolute peak of this show. It still has its fair share of good story arcs and sets up many events of Episode 3. Rating: 9.0/10
Season 7: Season 7 has 3 story arcs, of which the first is pretty decent, and the second is catastrophic. However, the final arc of 4 episodes is something in itself. It is deserving of all the great reviews that it is receiving and more. By playing into episodes 3, it in a sense redeems the prequels, but I will not say much about it to avoid spoilers. Besides, Disney's graphics overhaul is simply amazing, and makes the show so much more fun to watch. A perfect season and show ending for me. Rating: 10.0/10
Thoughts: An amazing show which I would recommend everyone to watch. However, if you have less time/patience, I'd suggest skipping the first 2 seasons, and soke arcs of the coming seasons (just check the episode ratings to know). This show is a great filler that takes place between the events of episode 2 and episode 3 of the prequel films. It adds so much more relevance to the events of episode 3. Viewers' biggest problem with episode 3 was how it felt rushed. Just watch Clone Wars and it will all seem to fit in place.
Salient Features: 1. Humanising the Clones: The films did little justice to the clones, who were treated quite like droids with the exception of Obi Wan and Anakin. This show shows their human side, their psychology during the war, and adds uniqueness to each clone.
2. Ahsoka: I will not say much to keep this review free of spoilers. All I can say is, Ahsoka's character development is at par with some of the best I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure seeing her grow from a unbalanced padawan to a well trained Jedi Commander.
3. Dark side: This show also portrays the war from the perspective of the siths, somewhat humanising them, and giving us more clarity as to their decisions.
4. Bounty Hunting: Even the bounty hunters aren't two dimensional characters who only care for their bounty. The show portrays bounty hunting as a respectable job, and displays the code of honour which exists between them.
TL;DR: The show is a solid 10/10 for me, and a worthy addition to the Star Wars Saga. A must watch for all Star Wars fans.
Season 1: Extremely underwhelming start for a show I've heard so much about. The animation is pretty good for a TV show, but that's about it. The episodes are very straightforward, have no real consequences, and more often than not seem to be like moral anecdotes for kids. Very disappointing. Rating: 5.0/10
Season 2: Definitely some improvement but still a long way from anything "good". It is still standalone episodes, very repetitive, and apart from a little better world exploration, the show seems to be headed nowhere. Rating: 6.5/10
Season 3: All of a sudden, the show entirely changes its tone. This is no longer a kids show, more like PG-13. The animation also improves greatly. From episode 1, we are given a much more compelling narrative. It's no longer standalone episodes, we now have story arcs. Longer arcs means more time to develop the story, added depth to characters, and much more in-depth world building. This show finally seems to be going somewhere. Rating: 8.0/10
Season 4: This is where the show becomes just amazing. We feel The Revenge of The Sith gradually being set up. The stories are getting darker and grittier. What's best is the narrative is no longer black and white. We are shown the war from the perspectives of those we have so far only called "villains". Rating: 9.0/10
Season 5: Another amazing season. Like I said, after season 4 the show reaches a very high standard and stays there. Although there are some boring arcs, the main story fully compensates for it. I will not go into too much detail, in fear of spoilers. Rating: 9.5/10
Season 6: Slightly, only slightly, worse than season 5, which for me is the absolute peak of this show. It still has its fair share of good story arcs and sets up many events of Episode 3. Rating: 9.0/10
Season 7: Season 7 has 3 story arcs, of which the first is pretty decent, and the second is catastrophic. However, the final arc of 4 episodes is something in itself. It is deserving of all the great reviews that it is receiving and more. By playing into episodes 3, it in a sense redeems the prequels, but I will not say much about it to avoid spoilers. Besides, Disney's graphics overhaul is simply amazing, and makes the show so much more fun to watch. A perfect season and show ending for me. Rating: 10.0/10
Thoughts: An amazing show which I would recommend everyone to watch. However, if you have less time/patience, I'd suggest skipping the first 2 seasons, and soke arcs of the coming seasons (just check the episode ratings to know). This show is a great filler that takes place between the events of episode 2 and episode 3 of the prequel films. It adds so much more relevance to the events of episode 3. Viewers' biggest problem with episode 3 was how it felt rushed. Just watch Clone Wars and it will all seem to fit in place.
Salient Features: 1. Humanising the Clones: The films did little justice to the clones, who were treated quite like droids with the exception of Obi Wan and Anakin. This show shows their human side, their psychology during the war, and adds uniqueness to each clone.
2. Ahsoka: I will not say much to keep this review free of spoilers. All I can say is, Ahsoka's character development is at par with some of the best I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure seeing her grow from a unbalanced padawan to a well trained Jedi Commander.
3. Dark side: This show also portrays the war from the perspective of the siths, somewhat humanising them, and giving us more clarity as to their decisions.
4. Bounty Hunting: Even the bounty hunters aren't two dimensional characters who only care for their bounty. The show portrays bounty hunting as a respectable job, and displays the code of honour which exists between them.
TL;DR: The show is a solid 10/10 for me, and a worthy addition to the Star Wars Saga. A must watch for all Star Wars fans.
- johnrider-55139
- 11 feb 2020
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- joseph_the_broseph
- 28 ago 2018
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Clone Wars starts out as seeming like a mostly pretty lightweight bit of family entertainment with touches of the more exciting and more serious aspects of Star Wars. However, it develops to be a hugely powerful and astoundingly high quality addition to the overall story.
The animation gets better and better as it goes along and is absolutely stunning in later seasons.
The storytelling manages to totally transcend an animated 'kids show'. It becomes WAY more than that. There are heart poundingly exciting episodes and heartbreakingly moving stories as well as deepening and strengthening of the whole saga by the clever and wonderful storytelling of this show.
Yes there are quite a few fillers along the way which are chucked in as light relief but the serious and dark stories that grow throughout the 7 seasons are phenomenally strong and superb quality.
This stands easily alongside the best movies as great Star Wars. The writing and voice acting are terrific while the action and animation is amazing.
The animation gets better and better as it goes along and is absolutely stunning in later seasons.
The storytelling manages to totally transcend an animated 'kids show'. It becomes WAY more than that. There are heart poundingly exciting episodes and heartbreakingly moving stories as well as deepening and strengthening of the whole saga by the clever and wonderful storytelling of this show.
Yes there are quite a few fillers along the way which are chucked in as light relief but the serious and dark stories that grow throughout the 7 seasons are phenomenally strong and superb quality.
This stands easily alongside the best movies as great Star Wars. The writing and voice acting are terrific while the action and animation is amazing.
- A_Kind_Of_CineMagic
- 7 ott 2020
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I decided to watch Star Wars for the first time in March if 2021. I wanted to watch it in timeline order, and watch all the cartoons as well. I am so happy I did. With the exception of Star Wars Resistance, they were great. But out of all the Star Wars I watched, I spent the most time with the clone wars. That is because it is so long, but it made me make a connection with the show, and some of the characters who aren't really in the movies. It is definitely my favorite animated show, and it is also one of my favorite shows all time.
I loved so much about this show. I loved the characters, the writing, the animation, and the acting. Most of the characters in this show are characters from the prequel movies, with the exception of Ahsoka Tano. She made her debut in The Clone Wars movie as a young Padawan to Anakin. She developed over the span of 7 seasons, and 12 years to be some peoples favorite Star Wars character. She isn't my number 1 favorite, but she is definitely up there. She became so popular, she made a live action appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5, and is getting her own live action show that is a spin-off to The Mandalorian. Of course, characters like Anakin, Obi-Wan, and everyone else from the prequels were also amazing.
I also have to give credit to the show runner, Dave Filoni. He had no experience with CGI animation coming into this show, and did amazing. Not only was the animation great, the writing of the episodes were amazing. The whole show involves the main characters doing crazy missions, and it all takes place in between "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." Until the final four episodes of this show that takes place during "Revenge of the Sith." A few seasons in, the writers started doing 'series of four.' It is four episodes in a row that are all one story. It is basically one long episode split into four. Some of the 'series of fours' were phenomenal. Especially the finales.
Lastly, the acting in this show was amazing. This show used predominantly voice actors instead of their live action actors, and they were all perfect. Their tones and the way they spoke made it sound like the live action character. I have to give huge credit to the actors of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Maul. Their performances in this show were phenomenal. Especially Maul. His voice acting in my opinion was better than it was in "The Phantom Menace."
Like I said, this is my favorite animated show, and is one of my favorite shows all time. Everything from the acting to the way the characters developed together was just amazing. The ending of this show also couldn't have been written any better. I definitely recommend watching this show. I am extremely grateful that I did.
I loved so much about this show. I loved the characters, the writing, the animation, and the acting. Most of the characters in this show are characters from the prequel movies, with the exception of Ahsoka Tano. She made her debut in The Clone Wars movie as a young Padawan to Anakin. She developed over the span of 7 seasons, and 12 years to be some peoples favorite Star Wars character. She isn't my number 1 favorite, but she is definitely up there. She became so popular, she made a live action appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5, and is getting her own live action show that is a spin-off to The Mandalorian. Of course, characters like Anakin, Obi-Wan, and everyone else from the prequels were also amazing.
I also have to give credit to the show runner, Dave Filoni. He had no experience with CGI animation coming into this show, and did amazing. Not only was the animation great, the writing of the episodes were amazing. The whole show involves the main characters doing crazy missions, and it all takes place in between "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." Until the final four episodes of this show that takes place during "Revenge of the Sith." A few seasons in, the writers started doing 'series of four.' It is four episodes in a row that are all one story. It is basically one long episode split into four. Some of the 'series of fours' were phenomenal. Especially the finales.
Lastly, the acting in this show was amazing. This show used predominantly voice actors instead of their live action actors, and they were all perfect. Their tones and the way they spoke made it sound like the live action character. I have to give huge credit to the actors of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Maul. Their performances in this show were phenomenal. Especially Maul. His voice acting in my opinion was better than it was in "The Phantom Menace."
Like I said, this is my favorite animated show, and is one of my favorite shows all time. Everything from the acting to the way the characters developed together was just amazing. The ending of this show also couldn't have been written any better. I definitely recommend watching this show. I am extremely grateful that I did.
- kaden_lewis
- 4 gen 2022
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Like many others, I saw the world premiere of Clone Wars on Cartoon Network, and I have to say, I was very impressed. George Lucas has done it again! Now I actually have something to look forward to on Friday nights. The characters act pretty much act like they do in the movies, all the voices sound great, the animation is amazing, and the episodes actually have a plot! I will agree, however, that I don't think it was quite necessary for Lucasfilm to release a movie version just for the sake of promoting the television show. I hear that they're making at least a hundred episodes or more, so hopefully they'll live up to the first two. A job well done all around.
- chillicheesecake
- 11 ago 2020
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I actually stumbled on this series by accident - and what a nice surprise! While I did not see the associated animated film (because of the very bad reviews), this show seems to have some very good things going for it.
For a TV series, the visuals and sounds are really great. The colors, scenery and style of "3D" animation are really appealing. And the sounds (including character voices) are pretty well done too.
Characters: It took me three episodes to get comfortable with the new look of the main characters. It was a bit awkward watching them at first, but now it's OK. One slight issue I still have is that they sometimes remind me of characters from a kid's show than a general audience show.
But that's OK - it's really great to have 30 minutes of good quality Star Wars story-telling each week. The force is with this show!
For a TV series, the visuals and sounds are really great. The colors, scenery and style of "3D" animation are really appealing. And the sounds (including character voices) are pretty well done too.
Characters: It took me three episodes to get comfortable with the new look of the main characters. It was a bit awkward watching them at first, but now it's OK. One slight issue I still have is that they sometimes remind me of characters from a kid's show than a general audience show.
But that's OK - it's really great to have 30 minutes of good quality Star Wars story-telling each week. The force is with this show!
- zaidmnomani
- 24 lug 2020
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Well, after a sceptical start with the clone wars animated movie, the actual TV series is getting better and better. Slightly bumpy start however. (Droid voices????) But as the "Shadow of malevolence storyline unfolds, it is clear that Star Wars is back in star wars territory. Great little storyline, and episode 3 is just true to the spirit of the original Trilogy and yet keeps with the clone wars setting. Episodes 4 & 5 are even better, and as a listener to the podcasts on theforce.net the interviews are brilliant too. The creators are aware of what we like and don't and they reassure us not to worry, as some very cool stuff is still in the pipeline.
I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on DVD and i like it 10 times better than i did before. I guess everything was new. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. I am looking forward to the episode i saw in a clip where we see a flashback of General Grievous become what he is now.
Anakins character is actually likable now. And Asoka is less brattish than she was in the movie. Just a shame about the damn droid voices. Less is more sometimes eh! Well done George and the team. So far i'm loving it, and cant wait for each episode. Finally, some of us may actually understand what GL was trying to achieve with the prequels. The kids love it too. I hope it gets a little darker though, or at least remains at the level of the malevolence storyline.
Cant wait for the LIVE ACTION show next year too, but I hope that one is gonna be dark and for the fans, and not for the kids. (As promised.) Then, i think balance will be achieved. Clone wars for the kids, fine. But if they make Star Wars TV for the fans, all may be forgiven.
Oh, one last thing... Needs a little bit more John Williams score. Pleeease??? _______________________
EDIT: 2010
OK, series 2 is now half way through.... WOW!!!! It has just changed completely, series 1 was great with teathing troubles as I stated in my review. But series 2, THIS IS STAR WARS!! And its a shame to say it, especially as i didn't mind the prequels too much, but I wish they would re-do the prequels in this animated style. 100 times more character than the live action. I now LOVE this show. My only gripe now is with the Cartoon network, who keep skipping weeks of showing it. People keep missing it and viewing figures will drop, and its the show that will get the blame yet its because its hardly aired consistently. This has happened with LOST and other great TV. People miss it and then forget about it. TV is based on viewing figures, so let us view it damn it!
Keep em coming and thank G for the darker more adult turn of series 2.
I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on DVD and i like it 10 times better than i did before. I guess everything was new. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. I am looking forward to the episode i saw in a clip where we see a flashback of General Grievous become what he is now.
Anakins character is actually likable now. And Asoka is less brattish than she was in the movie. Just a shame about the damn droid voices. Less is more sometimes eh! Well done George and the team. So far i'm loving it, and cant wait for each episode. Finally, some of us may actually understand what GL was trying to achieve with the prequels. The kids love it too. I hope it gets a little darker though, or at least remains at the level of the malevolence storyline.
Cant wait for the LIVE ACTION show next year too, but I hope that one is gonna be dark and for the fans, and not for the kids. (As promised.) Then, i think balance will be achieved. Clone wars for the kids, fine. But if they make Star Wars TV for the fans, all may be forgiven.
Oh, one last thing... Needs a little bit more John Williams score. Pleeease??? _______________________
EDIT: 2010
OK, series 2 is now half way through.... WOW!!!! It has just changed completely, series 1 was great with teathing troubles as I stated in my review. But series 2, THIS IS STAR WARS!! And its a shame to say it, especially as i didn't mind the prequels too much, but I wish they would re-do the prequels in this animated style. 100 times more character than the live action. I now LOVE this show. My only gripe now is with the Cartoon network, who keep skipping weeks of showing it. People keep missing it and viewing figures will drop, and its the show that will get the blame yet its because its hardly aired consistently. This has happened with LOST and other great TV. People miss it and then forget about it. TV is based on viewing figures, so let us view it damn it!
Keep em coming and thank G for the darker more adult turn of series 2.
Clone Wars has its UPS and downs like a rollercoaster . For exanple Often they use force pull/push as a diciding factor for the character succeed or not . This is really lazy writing and there is more plot holes that is strange and destroys som of the fun for me ! The series takes off in a good way in season 4 , before that it was OK. The end was so awsome the 4 last episodes, that I wish for a remake with the same cutting and camera shots . Here Star Wars really shines and I Got goosebumps in the last shot 10/10 !!
- magnus_nilsson99
- 5 gen 2021
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Intro:
Easily, the best thing to come out of Star Wars. And Dave Feloni's greatest work. Seasons 3-6 of the Clone Wars, are some of the best material to be put on TV.
The Story: This show tells the story of the Clone Wars, from the perspective of it's greatest Jedi warriors. And all of the adventures and the arcs all the characters go through are always a pleasure to watch.
My only issue was the first two seasons. They were just a little weak.
The Characters: I love both the original and old characters from this show. So this segment will be me talking about the following characters. Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and the clone troopers.
When comparing the Clone Wars and prequel trilogy version of this character. It's a tough comparison, but I often lean toward this version. The prequel version is quite emotionless and while many criticize that, I think in the character's writing. The performance makes sense. And the same works for this version. This Anakin feels more emotions, however. And I love this version, as he feels much bottled up anger. And while I appreciate both of these Anakins, I like this one a little more.
Ahsoka Tano was created for the show. And though she was annoying in the first two seasons, by the later ones, she was a three dimensional character. And her chemistry with Anakin was always fun to watch. And she's also one of my favorite Star Wars characters.
Obi-Wan in this show, is like the version in the prequels. Ever bit as interesting and well written.
General Grievous is easily the weakest character in the show. He doesn't at all compare to the version in the 2003 series. And as many have pointed out, he's a wimp. But, I do like the relationship between him and his master Count Dooku. Speaking of him.
Dooku, in the show, really didn't compare to the version played by Christopher Lee in the films. But he was still pretty entertaining in this one. I like the relationship between him and Grievous, as I mentioned before. And the relationship he has with his master, Darth Sidious.
Now: I love the portrayal of Sidious in this show. He's just pure evil. And he's always fun to watch. From the great performance, to the great writing of this character: Sidious was just a great villain.
Darth Maul, steals the show. His thirst for revenge on Obi-Wan always grabs my attention. And his story's so interesting. To the point that my episodes are Darth Maul centered ones. They took an admittedly bland character from The Phantom Menace and turned him into something really interesting.
Now: it's time for my favorite thing about the show. The clone troopers are some of the most interesting characters in the show. They all go through interesting arcs and changes as the series goes on. As the war takes a toll on them. It's amazing how this show really adds so much to these characters. And turns what were simple extras, into 3 dimensional characters. And this's easily my favorite aspect of the show.
The Animation: The animation quality, at least in the last three seasons, is spectacular. With the combination of the great characters designs, mixed with the use of color, and the high budget, it has a certain cinematic look that no other animated series has.
Conclusion: I made this review, not just because I love the show. But because season 7 is soon coming, and I hope it's every bit as good as the previous seasons. But if it isn't, we'll still have the first few seasons to remember.
The Story: This show tells the story of the Clone Wars, from the perspective of it's greatest Jedi warriors. And all of the adventures and the arcs all the characters go through are always a pleasure to watch.
My only issue was the first two seasons. They were just a little weak.
The Characters: I love both the original and old characters from this show. So this segment will be me talking about the following characters. Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and the clone troopers.
When comparing the Clone Wars and prequel trilogy version of this character. It's a tough comparison, but I often lean toward this version. The prequel version is quite emotionless and while many criticize that, I think in the character's writing. The performance makes sense. And the same works for this version. This Anakin feels more emotions, however. And I love this version, as he feels much bottled up anger. And while I appreciate both of these Anakins, I like this one a little more.
Ahsoka Tano was created for the show. And though she was annoying in the first two seasons, by the later ones, she was a three dimensional character. And her chemistry with Anakin was always fun to watch. And she's also one of my favorite Star Wars characters.
Obi-Wan in this show, is like the version in the prequels. Ever bit as interesting and well written.
General Grievous is easily the weakest character in the show. He doesn't at all compare to the version in the 2003 series. And as many have pointed out, he's a wimp. But, I do like the relationship between him and his master Count Dooku. Speaking of him.
Dooku, in the show, really didn't compare to the version played by Christopher Lee in the films. But he was still pretty entertaining in this one. I like the relationship between him and Grievous, as I mentioned before. And the relationship he has with his master, Darth Sidious.
Now: I love the portrayal of Sidious in this show. He's just pure evil. And he's always fun to watch. From the great performance, to the great writing of this character: Sidious was just a great villain.
Darth Maul, steals the show. His thirst for revenge on Obi-Wan always grabs my attention. And his story's so interesting. To the point that my episodes are Darth Maul centered ones. They took an admittedly bland character from The Phantom Menace and turned him into something really interesting.
Now: it's time for my favorite thing about the show. The clone troopers are some of the most interesting characters in the show. They all go through interesting arcs and changes as the series goes on. As the war takes a toll on them. It's amazing how this show really adds so much to these characters. And turns what were simple extras, into 3 dimensional characters. And this's easily my favorite aspect of the show.
The Animation: The animation quality, at least in the last three seasons, is spectacular. With the combination of the great characters designs, mixed with the use of color, and the high budget, it has a certain cinematic look that no other animated series has.
Conclusion: I made this review, not just because I love the show. But because season 7 is soon coming, and I hope it's every bit as good as the previous seasons. But if it isn't, we'll still have the first few seasons to remember.
- Mara-Jade-Skywalker-23
- 26 giu 2019
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Just wanted to rate This and say that I'vr grown up with this series and I'm so thankfull for Disney and George Lucas who've Done This final season, had ups and downs but overall a very much needed
- isaacwin-79002
- 1 mag 2020
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This was a series I grew up with, but I'll try to stay objective with it.
The animated series - can we say that? - evolved/grew up during the years. At the beginning it was really kid-friendly, but, years after year, season after season it started to be filled with quite gory/scary stuff I'd rather not show to a 6-7 years old kid.
I don't think that's a negative side though, as this series managed to explain many empty points we had about either some events occurred in the movies, or the whole mysticism of the Force, a really good expansion of the saga -directly came from its inventor George Lucas - that helps fans understand better the star wars.
As I already said, the series is not completely childish, and adults could enjoy it as well.
Now, to the reason of why this didn't get a 10/10: the first season, and a few episodes we meet on the way that aren't really important story arcs. I must say that, despite season one is the only one I have on DVD, I don't really like it, has not many strong story arcs, as instead the other seasons have, also all seasons include several single episodes that are put just to fill the episode list. But yet this is saved by the absolute supremacy of the story arcs.
The animated series - can we say that? - evolved/grew up during the years. At the beginning it was really kid-friendly, but, years after year, season after season it started to be filled with quite gory/scary stuff I'd rather not show to a 6-7 years old kid.
I don't think that's a negative side though, as this series managed to explain many empty points we had about either some events occurred in the movies, or the whole mysticism of the Force, a really good expansion of the saga -directly came from its inventor George Lucas - that helps fans understand better the star wars.
As I already said, the series is not completely childish, and adults could enjoy it as well.
Now, to the reason of why this didn't get a 10/10: the first season, and a few episodes we meet on the way that aren't really important story arcs. I must say that, despite season one is the only one I have on DVD, I don't really like it, has not many strong story arcs, as instead the other seasons have, also all seasons include several single episodes that are put just to fill the episode list. But yet this is saved by the absolute supremacy of the story arcs.
- Come-and-Review
- 1 dic 2014
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I have been watching this series since it came out, and thank god i taped them as i have watched each episode up to 4 times each now.
Absolutely awesome series! I was sceptical at first, and it started off a little ropey but now i'm hooked. I'm up to episode 6 so far, and every episode has literally gotten better and better and better.
Evry episode that has come out since the movie i have said this is the best episode so far, and thats a good thing! I believe there are meant to be a hundred or more episodes of this show? I hope thats so, and i wish i had them all right now! I would not be seen for weeks.
Anakin is great in this, better than the live action films IMO. And Asoka is pretty cool too, although she got off to a bumpy start.
In fact i only have a few subtle gripes, Droid voices, though i'm getting used to them. A bit short each episode, but at least it leaves me wanting more. Which is good. Lack of John Williams music throughout, and the last episode had drum n bass in it, which was bizarre and unwelcome! But still, these are only minor gripes, and I know the creators are working on making it better for series 2 according to the force-casts, so hopefully if these little gripes get fixed, the show should be perfect.
Oh and as for the 2 reviews on here that are super negative, and say its not for the true fan, well, I AM THE TRUE FAN! And i like it! Sounds like a couple of nay-sayers to me, jumping on the Lucas hate bandwagon. Wouldn't surprise me if they hadn't even watched an episode of this show at all. Guess thats the internet for ya.
Anyway, keep em coming! Keep em great! Adjust as necessary and Star Wars will be great once more for the next generation. And the old one.
Absolutely awesome series! I was sceptical at first, and it started off a little ropey but now i'm hooked. I'm up to episode 6 so far, and every episode has literally gotten better and better and better.
Evry episode that has come out since the movie i have said this is the best episode so far, and thats a good thing! I believe there are meant to be a hundred or more episodes of this show? I hope thats so, and i wish i had them all right now! I would not be seen for weeks.
Anakin is great in this, better than the live action films IMO. And Asoka is pretty cool too, although she got off to a bumpy start.
In fact i only have a few subtle gripes, Droid voices, though i'm getting used to them. A bit short each episode, but at least it leaves me wanting more. Which is good. Lack of John Williams music throughout, and the last episode had drum n bass in it, which was bizarre and unwelcome! But still, these are only minor gripes, and I know the creators are working on making it better for series 2 according to the force-casts, so hopefully if these little gripes get fixed, the show should be perfect.
Oh and as for the 2 reviews on here that are super negative, and say its not for the true fan, well, I AM THE TRUE FAN! And i like it! Sounds like a couple of nay-sayers to me, jumping on the Lucas hate bandwagon. Wouldn't surprise me if they hadn't even watched an episode of this show at all. Guess thats the internet for ya.
Anyway, keep em coming! Keep em great! Adjust as necessary and Star Wars will be great once more for the next generation. And the old one.
I was 5 when the first episode came out. I remember watching it at my grandparents house, then watched all subsequent episodes until it ended temporarily after season 5. I would wait earnestly for Friday night (or Saturday morning for season 5) for every episode to drop. I am glad to say that this is the show I grew up with.
And then what do you know? They come back and finish it! The last arc of season 7 is something else.
Thank you Dave Filoni, cast and crew for the amazing childhood memories.
And then what do you know? They come back and finish it! The last arc of season 7 is something else.
Thank you Dave Filoni, cast and crew for the amazing childhood memories.
- awilliams-49312
- 3 apr 2024
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What can you say about "The Clone Wars"? Well as many of you already have said it's a way for the franchise to pick up some new fans from the younger viewers. As for me, being the age that I saw ESB and ROTJ when they first premiered at the cinemas, it found the series... en-joyful. If you are a real star wars fan and are thirsting for more about the universe and, as I have, read all the books from the expanded universe (ofcourse not the young jedi ones and well, fell asleep after vector prime but anyway back on track)you will like this, maby not in the beginning, I know the voices are not the real ones and jada jada. Just sit back relax and think that this is STAR WARS, it's not supposed to be a "sundance winning indie" it't franchise and we LOVE IT.
- paulwallin
- 3 ott 2008
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The Clone Wars is a new TV show that is set in the Star Wars universe between Episode 2 and Episode 3 of the Star Wars saga. I saw this show as soon as it premiered in Canada and I was impressed with some parts of the show and also not impressed. I loved the animation design of the whole atmosphere of the galaxy and the design of all the characters. It was colorful and very creative just like you'd see in every Star Wars movie. I also enjoyed the voice acting even though most of the main actors in the live action movies never returned. The dialogue at sometimes was a bit cheesy at times and the way some of the droids talked was just plain stupid and it could annoy many fans. Besides that though the other actors are very good voice actors.
The things I was not impressed with the series is how the great John Williams didn't return to do the music and also I found the plot outline a bit weak. Without John Williams, fans will recognize changes in the music that are not anything like the music you'd hear in any of the 6 Star Wars films. Also, I can't say I hated the plot but I can say I didn't think it was great. I found it a bit childish but really what does it matter, this show is meant for kids!
Anyways overall I did enjoy The Clone Wars and I'm glad to say I will continue watching it every Friday night it's on. I recommend this TV show to Star Wars fans who want to experience the Star Wars universe and also to kids. If someone is starting to watch the Star Wars movies I don't recommend watching this first. I recommend that they watch the live action films so they can get a key idea of what Star Wars is like.
My rating: 7 out of 10
The things I was not impressed with the series is how the great John Williams didn't return to do the music and also I found the plot outline a bit weak. Without John Williams, fans will recognize changes in the music that are not anything like the music you'd hear in any of the 6 Star Wars films. Also, I can't say I hated the plot but I can say I didn't think it was great. I found it a bit childish but really what does it matter, this show is meant for kids!
Anyways overall I did enjoy The Clone Wars and I'm glad to say I will continue watching it every Friday night it's on. I recommend this TV show to Star Wars fans who want to experience the Star Wars universe and also to kids. If someone is starting to watch the Star Wars movies I don't recommend watching this first. I recommend that they watch the live action films so they can get a key idea of what Star Wars is like.
My rating: 7 out of 10
I saw the film (of which there was all of five people in the theater - a first for a SW film) and was prepared for the worst. As that film was frighteningly aimed squarely at the eleven-year old (there are far better things for younger children to watch and adults are presumably/hopefully not so easily entertained) I was wondering what this show would be like.
Well I've seen all five episodes and, it's basically more of the same in smaller increments and with commercial breaks. First of all why they would consciously base the head/faces of the characters in the animation on Thunderbirds (the unintentionally funny marionette puppet show from the mid-60's) is beyond all comprehension. The characters heads on that show were foolish/creepy looking because that was the best they could do at the time. Not so nowadays, so the inspiration of the look alone is entirely questionable.
As for the show itself there's a constant sameness to it that's a bit unnerving - there's a constant lack of scope, everything blends together visually and there's just a basic flat look to it. It sometimes looks like a PS2 game or an old PC game which were silly looking to begin with. This would lead some to believe that this as far as we've come in terms of computer animation and they wouldn't be too far off the mark. The writing is campy, embarrassing and leaves zero elements of surprise. The narration at the start of each show is pretty unnecessary and should be perhaps replaced with a mini-title crawl. The dialog is also a shade campy, pretty cringe-worthy (i.e. virtually anything the Battle Droids - "Roger Roger" and Ahsoka Tano (aka Snips) - "Sky Guy", "Artooey" happen to say) and sometimes the dialog is just moronic. The somnambulist-like story lines are generally pretty rote.
Cartoon Channel has a lot to gain from this show. The ratings will be good as it already has a zombie-like built-in audience of SW fans/blind followers (or clones if you will). But you have to wonder/realize the real point of something like this. This is not something anyone can truly rave about as it being the second coming or any such nonsense as it is barely, if at all, entertaining. Seeing how basically empty the stories are all you can really see this as is a rather transparent exercise in merchandising opportunities. Hasbro has unleashed an entire line of action figures, toys and play sets. Penguin has just released a series of books (children and adult). DVD releases are just around the corner. That's a fairly good, in not just an honest summation of the series: merchandising (and what do you know just in time for the Holidays).
Well I've seen all five episodes and, it's basically more of the same in smaller increments and with commercial breaks. First of all why they would consciously base the head/faces of the characters in the animation on Thunderbirds (the unintentionally funny marionette puppet show from the mid-60's) is beyond all comprehension. The characters heads on that show were foolish/creepy looking because that was the best they could do at the time. Not so nowadays, so the inspiration of the look alone is entirely questionable.
As for the show itself there's a constant sameness to it that's a bit unnerving - there's a constant lack of scope, everything blends together visually and there's just a basic flat look to it. It sometimes looks like a PS2 game or an old PC game which were silly looking to begin with. This would lead some to believe that this as far as we've come in terms of computer animation and they wouldn't be too far off the mark. The writing is campy, embarrassing and leaves zero elements of surprise. The narration at the start of each show is pretty unnecessary and should be perhaps replaced with a mini-title crawl. The dialog is also a shade campy, pretty cringe-worthy (i.e. virtually anything the Battle Droids - "Roger Roger" and Ahsoka Tano (aka Snips) - "Sky Guy", "Artooey" happen to say) and sometimes the dialog is just moronic. The somnambulist-like story lines are generally pretty rote.
Cartoon Channel has a lot to gain from this show. The ratings will be good as it already has a zombie-like built-in audience of SW fans/blind followers (or clones if you will). But you have to wonder/realize the real point of something like this. This is not something anyone can truly rave about as it being the second coming or any such nonsense as it is barely, if at all, entertaining. Seeing how basically empty the stories are all you can really see this as is a rather transparent exercise in merchandising opportunities. Hasbro has unleashed an entire line of action figures, toys and play sets. Penguin has just released a series of books (children and adult). DVD releases are just around the corner. That's a fairly good, in not just an honest summation of the series: merchandising (and what do you know just in time for the Holidays).