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Star Wars - Clone Wars, Vol. 1
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543157922
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Extra tracks, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: D2225792D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 22, 2005
Running Time: 69 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: November 07, 2003
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Editorial 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 (Advanced Recon Commandos) 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 (and were originally designated seasons 1 and 2), 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
The saga continues with the Emmy-winning "Star Wars: Clone Wars," available for the first time ever on DVD. This animated micro-series, directed by Genny Tartakovsky, captures George Lucas' vision in a dynamic animated style that is a visual delight for all ages. "Star Wars: Clone Wars" Volume One reveals the epic adventures that bridge the story arc between Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Follow the valiant Jedi Knights and the brave soldiers of the Republic's clone army as they battle against the droid forces of the Separatists, led by the evil Sith Lord, Count Dooku. Witness the battles that made galactic heroes out of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and along the way get a first look at the new menace from Episode III, General Grievous. This is a must-have for any Star Wars DVD collection.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - love this
My kids begged to see the Clone Wars. They love all things Star Wars. I am of the generation that saw it in the theaters. I thought this could be awful. I was really delighted when I liked watching it. I even loved some parts. My kids LOVE it. IT is a nice bridge from 2 to 3. Fantastic job with story and character. I even liked the drawing style.
Rating: - If you thought all the jedi did in Ep I and II was sit around.....
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.
Rating:  - Here's where the none begins....
I realize I'm gonna get creamed for bad-mouthing this film -- especially after seeing all these four and five-star reviews, but I have to speak my mind. STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, VOLUME I was a big disappointment, and if this is as good as the series gets then I won't be buying the others, or even watching this one again.
The Clone Wars are possibly the richest area of the SW franchise in terms of storytelling possibilities, and since they were touched only tangenitally in the prequel ... Read More
Rating:  - Here we go again...
Clone Wars, Volume I picks up where Attack of the Clones left off, and if you enjoyed that movie (I did), you should have a blast with this. Clone Wars aired as a series of shorts (watchable here as an uninterrupted whole) detailing the war that begins at the end of Episode II and ends in Episode III. There isn't really a great deal of plot (and no essential plot) that happens between the two films, so Clone Wars focuses mostly on the action, which is just fine. This isn't meant to be a stand-alone ... Read More
Rating: - Everything Attack of The Clones should have been. Then animated.
I personally think Attack of the Clones was the weakest of the Star Wars saga. The Clone Wars picks up right where it left off, and it's an experience more like A New Hope than Attack of The Clones. Why do I love this? It's fast paced, easy to get into, and doesn't drag on for hours about Anakin and Padme's love story ( when the camera moves to them in the films, TIME STOPS). The voice acting is pretty good, better than I expected and the plots work just fine for the little mini episodes.
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