Set between Episode II and III, The Clone Wars is the first computer animated Star Wars film. Anakin and Obi Wan must find out who kidnapped Jabba the Hutt's son and return him safely. The Seperatists will try anything to stop them and ruin any chance of a diplomatic agreement between the Hutts and the Republic.
Visually busy and visually forgettable, with a less than engaging story line, and characters who look like anime figures and move like the denizens of Geppetto's workshop, Wars will appeal only to the most tolerant, galactically minded children.
– Joanne Kaufman,
Wall Street Journal,
15 Aug 2008
rotten:
One of the more mediocre entries in the entire Star Wars catalogue.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
18 Aug 2008
rotten:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars comes as something of a surprise: it isn't the most painful movie of the year!
– Nathan Lee,
New York Times,
19 Aug 2008
rotten:
The visuals are worthy, but the big screen brings the movie's script shortcomings and pacing problems into sharper relief.
– Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
It moves fast, conquers armies, kicks into hyperspace and spits out idiotic quips with unapologetic cartoon brio.