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Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 1 (Animated) | 
| Studio: Fox Video
Category: DVD
Buy Used: CDN$ 37.44
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 8505
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
UPC: 024543170051
EAN: 0024543170051
ASIN: B0007MU2X6
Theatrical Release Date: November 7, 2003
Release Date: March 22, 2005
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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Condition: Like new - Complete - Disc excellent condition Ships quickly
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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. 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
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 Has animation gone to "heck" or what? November 4, 2005
daknight (Ontario, Canada)
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
The overall story arc at work in the CloneWars is great, and the characterization of just about all the main characters is a bit deeper than the first two movies. Anakin's darkness is really explored. These episodes ARE good for that, and the fact that there are things that this bridges from II to III. The story and the pace are fine. But in all honesty, the animation is subpar, and I fail to see how anyone can compliment this animation. After all the achievements made in the field of animation, stylistically and technologically, this is the best that can be done? The animation for Heavy Metal II: F.A.K.K 2 is far superior, for crying out loud, and from Lucas one would expect that any animated version of his characters would decimate any(every)thing else out there, but it simply doesn't. And there is no excuse -- he has the funds available to bankroll something brilliant. All it seems that has been done here, is that they have put something together that they can get away with. Which begs the question, how can they get away with this? Do people not have a broader appreciation of what can be done with animation today? Perhaps the target audience are those too young to have any perspective on the field of animation, yet, or those who haven't viewed cartoons since the days when Marvel characters like the Hulk were shown on Saturday mornings leaping through the air without bending legs to jump, and villains snuck down hidden stairways without moving their feet, and military jeeps drove through the desert without their wheels turning. The character designs are styled like something out of a MAD Magazine parody, which is odd to watch because the story itself is good and integral to the mythology. Ever since this was shown on The Cartoon Network I have expected SOMEBODY to say something about this visual travesty sooner or later. It bodes ill that no one has. If we are made to wait long enough for a product are our standards supposed to decrease as time passes? That may work on fans of Def Leppard, but fans of Star Wars?!
 Almost flawless DVD June 15, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent animation. Excellent voice overs. Excellent storyline (as far as Star Wars dialoge goes) Tons of action. It fills in the gaps between Episodes 2 and 3 very well. My only real complaint was the underwater lightsaber scene. I was under the impression that lightsabers do not work underwater. But, maybe we are to assume it was a "special" lightsaber. Who knows. Other then that, I highly recommend it. I look forward to the Clone Wars Volume 2 where we learn why General Grievous has that cough in Episode 3. The reason he has that cough is because Mace Windu chokes him. Volume 2 looks to be even better.
"You fought with my father in the Clone Wars?" March 27, 2005
J. Plante (Belleville, Ontario Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Clone Wars (Vol I- DVD) animated series begins to bridge the gap between Episodes II and III with non-stop action! We get to see some of the battles raging on the different planets throughout the Star Wars galaxy. The series also alludes to the growing 'rage' inside Anakin, as he faces off against a formidable opponent. Star Wars fans, this is a must for your collection! Enjoy this DVD, and all its extras, as you wait patiently for "Revenge of the Sith."
Two words: awe-some! March 25, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The excellent Cartoon Network series finally hits DVD and it was worth the wait! It can be viewed either by the chapter or all together (if one just hits "play" from the main menu, it runs through without credits between the eps. It makes for a nicer overall presentation then having to put up with the credits every three minutes). There's an EP 3 teaser, multiple commentaries, a making of documentary and more. All the eps are presented in widescreen which helps one to catch more details then when first broadcast. A must-have for any SW (or animation) fan.
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