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Star Wars - Clone Wars Vol.2
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Better than Part 1 in character development
Review date: 2008-04-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
This bridges the gap nicely between Part 1 of the Clone Wars and Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. The episodes are six minutes and therefore they are able to explore in much more detail the darker side of Anakin and his love-hate relationship with Obi-Wan. The focus is on their adventures in the Outer-Rim Territories as mentioned in Star Wars Ep III. Anakin becomes a Jedi Knight, and Coruscant is attacked by the Confederacy of Independent Systems. During this diversion, General Grevious steals in and captures Chancellor Palpatine. Therefore it dove-tails right into Ep III.
Perhaps the most talked about part of this release is the foreshadowing of how Anakin will be tempted to evil, as symbolised by his robotic hand growing larger than larger in a psychadelic dream sequence, as part of his personal test and trial. This mirrors the part in Ep VI where Luke Skywalker examines his own hand, and realises that he could become his father's replacement, a new tool for the Emperor.
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Reviews
Great second installment of Tartakovsky's 'Clone Wars'
Review date: 2008-04-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
The 'Clone Wars' cartoons are not only great fun but tell the story of the legendary war from the Star Wars history with pleasing attention to detail. I don't think this second batch entirely matches the first in terms of adrenaline and pace but it's nonetheless very watchable and General Grevious steals the show. His character is far better depicted than in 'Revenge of the Sith' and you understand why he is such a threat to the Jedi.
Anakin's liberation of those weird mutant creature things hampers the story quite badly and I thought it was by and large a dull distraction from the Clone War itself. However, the lead up to the Chancellor's kidnapping and the beginning of 'Revenge of the Sith' is perfectly done and with buckets of action to boot. Tartakovsky's dedication to the project is evident and he delivers a fabulous overview of the conflict. It will be interesting to see how the forthcoming (and official it should be said) CGI TV series/ movie of 'The Clone Wars' will compare and if indeed it borrows from this version.
Clone Wars excellence
Review date: 2007-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
Awesome. Even better than Volume 1. Add this to your Star Wars collection without delay, and then look forward to next year's 3D CGI Clone Wars follow-up.
The Clone Wars rage on!
Review date: 2006-10-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
A second action packed DVD of the emmy-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars is just what any Star Wars fan really wants.
In a new format compared to the first 20 volumes of the animated series, these chapters are now 15 minutes long, allowing for more character development and even more lightsaber-swinging Jedi action!
Beginning where chapter 20 left off, Ki-Adi Mundi, Shaak Ti and Aayla Secura are rescued from the metal clutches of General Grievous, with a little help from the ever helpful ARC trooper Fordo and the squad he led with Obi-Wan on Muunilist (see the first volume of Clone Wars).
Anakin and Obi-Wan fighting in the Outer rim seiges after their victory on Muunilist, the first chapter really sets up the brotherly relationship between the two characters that will be destroyed come the events of Episode III. Anakin and Obi-Wan then travel to the planet Nelvaan, where Anakin finds that he is the prophecised warrior of the indigenous Nelvaani and goes through trials which will foreshadow his downfall to the Dark side.
Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the Core planet of the Star Wars universe, the cunning capture of Chancellor Palpatine by General Grievous mentioned in the crawl at the start of Episode III takes place, with Mace Windu and Yoda marshalling the defense of the planet from the onslaught of Battle droids. Meanwhile, Jedi Master Sasee Tiin takes on the Sepratist fleet high above the planet.
Jedi Master Shaak Ti, with the help of 2 new jedi, the furry Foul Moudama and the Ithorian Roron Corrob, is charged with protecting the Chancellor, and must flee to shelter with the mechanical menace Grievous hot on their heels. After a lengthy battle on the Coruscant tram, Grievous catches up with the Jedi, slaying Foul and Roron, and leaving Shaak Ti bound in mechanical wiring, while he steals Palpatine away, leaving Mace Windu to find Shaak Ti.
After saving the Nelvaani from the droid threat, Anakin and Obi-Wan return to their Fleet to find a message from Coruscant: The Sepratists have invaded and Kidnapped the Chancellor! Anakin and Obi-Wan race to the planet, and the cartoon ends with the beginning of the fantastic space battle that starts Episode III.
The top notch animation never stops these cartoons from feeling like true Star Wars, and this DVD should take pride of place on any fans shelf.
star wars as it should have been
Review date: 2005-12-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you remember episode 4 and 5 with as fond memories as me, then i am sure that you will enjoy this. For action characterisation and story this leaves the first '3' film episodes standing. By the creator of Samurai Jack this has style and brings back the true excitment of Star Wars. Both volumes are excellent and are enjoyed by both my children as well.
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036023566
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-12-05
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 60 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)