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Star Wars - Clone Wars Vol.1
Clone Wars was created by Genndy Tartakovsky, whose resume includes such stylish series as Samurai Jack, Dexter's Laboratory, and The Powerpuff Girls, and the program won a 2004 Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or More). These 20 episodes, which played on the Cartoon Network, can be viewed as a seamless 69-minute whole or as individual chapters. DVD features include two commentary tracks, a making-of featurette, video game and Episode III trailers, and an Xbox playable demo of the stealth game Republic Commando. If you're a fan who can't wait for Episode III, Clone Wars is essential viewing. --David Horiuchi
RRP: £15.99
Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Make no mistake, Clone Wars is honest-to-goodness authentic Star Wars. The animated series takes place between Episode II, Attack of the Clones and Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. If the feature films covers the beginning and end of the war, Clone Wars depicts the actual battles and events that made heroes into legends. Don't expect too much character development, as the episodes tend to be driven more by flat-out action than by dialogue (which can be a good thing, considering some Star Wars dialogue). We see such familiar faces as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Mace Windu in combat, and we meet the elite Arc clone troopers plus new Jedi--the amphibious Kit Fisto and two women, Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee. We also see a little more development of Anakin--showing off the best pilot skills in the army, defying Obi-Wan, and engaging in a deadly duel with Sith apprentice Asajj Ventress. But just when it's clear that the Separatist droid armies are no match for a Jedi, the tide begins to turn with the introduction of the menacing General Grievous, who plays a crucial part in Episode III. The cast mostly consists of veteran voice actors, but Anthony Daniels does appear as C-3PO.
Shame about the story
Review date: 2008-10-06 Rating: 6 out of 10
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2MG8H3H7GD2AG It could have been a lot better thought out.
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Reviews
Fun cartoons for Star Wars nuts!
Review date: 2008-04-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
Gendy Tartakovsky's interpretation of the 'Star Wars' mythology is faithful to Lucas' original creations and injects a good deal more energy in each segment that seemed to largely elude the official prequels. Actually, watching the cartoons filled in a lot of blanks that Lucas himself appeared to have left hanging from 'Revenge of the Sith' and 'Clone Wars' brings the story together neatly.
This first installment is probably my favourite by a shade and it's highly enjoyable watching the Jedi leading the Clones into many a scuffle with the Separatist droids. Anakin's struggle with his emotions is well conveyed too and his clashes with Obi-Wan are nicely done. His duel with Sith apprentice Asajj Ventress is superbly directed and it's genuinely gripping stuff.
My only gripe about the cartoons was the slightly over-emphasised Jedi powers, for example Mace Windu taking out an entire droid battalion with his hands (oh come on...why bother with lightsabres in that case?!) But the entertainment value alone means this is a great way to while away a Sunday morning, though it's authenticity to the Star Wars canon will no doubt divide some fans.
At last - great Star Wars cartoons!
Review date: 2007-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
A brilliant DVD because of the superb cartoons - there are 20 three and four-minute cartoons that run together as one seamless 60+ minute animated movie. If you're any kind of Star Wars fan, buy it now.
Kinetic Star Wars fun
Review date: 2007-08-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
THE STORY:
The Clone Wars rage across the galaxy and everywhere, from Dantooine to Mon Calamari, the Jedi are called on to lead the forces of the Republic. Obi-Wan Kenobi is tasked with leading an army in a strike against a Separatist stronghold, whilst Anakin Skywalker finds himself the target of a Dark Jedi assassin.
WHAT'S GOOD:
These cartoons, which can be watched as short vignettes or as a single movie, do a great job of capturing the dynamic visual element of the Star Wars movies, be it the colossal space battle to the fierce lightsaber duel. Basically, what we have here is pure fun distilled from the Star Wars mythos. There's also lots of cool elements throughout from the ARC Troopers to Anakin going a little bit Darth Vader. The last episode on this DVD is by the far the best as it features a team of Jedi getting the snot kicked out of them by the cyborg General Grievous (this was made before Lucas wrote the wheezing coward seen in Episode III).
WHAT'S BAD:
The cartoons, when originally released, were only a few minutes long each. This means that they never achieve much in the way of depth of sophistication. Also, Anakin is an irritating little bugger (but we can lay that crime at the feet of George Lucas himself).
Overall, this is a great bit of entertainment and is far superior to 'Attack of the Clones' itself.
If you thought all the jedi did in Ep I and II was sit around.....
Review date: 2007-01-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
Then this is for you. The precursor to Ep III shows in a fantastic setting where the future for the whole franchise will be - as with Homer's Iliad - Homer left the minor poets to fill in the lesser stories - so George Lucas must be content to let others tell the stories of the minor characters. If you enjoy Japanese anime then you should enjoy this.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Tom Kane
Nick Jameson
John DiMaggio
Anthony Daniels
Corey Burton
Creators:
Corey Burton (Primary Contributor)
Anthony Daniels (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036020732
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-05-09
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 67 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)