Star Wars - Clone Wars, Vol. 1 (Animated)

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Summary: Almost better than the movies
Review: For fans of both animation and sci-fi this is one of the best movies ever made. A prequel to the third Star Wars, it gives you a bigger insight to the events that would ultimately change the universe forever.
Directed by Gennedy Tartakovsky (Samurai Jack, Dexter's Lab), this movie is fast, action-packed exitement with all the thrills and fx of the real time movies. A must see dvd for anyone and everyone. Buy it now!!!

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Summary: Fills in the Gaps
Review: I found that this series filed in a lot of gaps, similar to the Episode 1 explanation of Midaclorians (sp?). The fast paced, serialized structure of the serries is very interesting. I love how I suddenly "jumped to the edge of my seat", ok recliner, on several occasions. I can't wait for the DVD to be released!

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Summary: AWESOME MINI-SERIES!
Review: If this doesn't come out on DVD, I'd be so mad. Sammari Jack was an awesome show, and Star Wars with Sammari Jack influence is an amazing experience. I taped all but four episodes, two of which were the best ones, so I'd really like it if they'd make this, and so do you. Trust me.

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Summary: Better than the new Star Wars movies!
Review: Okay, okay... that's not saying much, but these animated shorts are certainly on par with the original movies. Mr Tartakovsky and crew have an understanding of the Star Wars story and storytelling that Lucas seems to have lost. The animation isn't overdone or aided by computer graphics. It's animated in a similar style to Tartakovsky's other produced work (re: Samurai Jack). If you're looking for something that abuses computer animation, go watch Attack of the Clones.

If you're a fan of the original Trilogy, but find yourself let down by the newest movies, check this out -- you'll be very glad you did.

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Summary: The best Star Wars since Episodes IV, V, and VI
Review: Tartovsky does an excellent job with the mythos of Star Wars, creating wonderful visions of the long battles of the Clone Wars. Each battle is decisive and shows the slowly fading brilliance of the Jedi and the power of the Confederacy of Independent Systems.

What can be daunting for n00b5 is the lack of introduction for characters such as Asaj Ventress, Kit Fisto, and many others. Essentially, to really appreciate the significance of the fights, you'll have to do some research online to know the names of the smaller players.

The animation is fairly close to Tartovsky's other project, Samurai Jack. The dubbing is well done, and the music is acceptable. There are no stupidly cute moments. Since each segement is fairly short, dialogue is sparse and to the point. This is not to say that the shorts are without drama, however. Among the events shown are the destruction of a Jedi Crystal Temple, a raid on Munilist, and the creation of powerful new fighting droids.
I'd also like to add that
seeing Anakin enter a violent rage while he was fighting Asaj towards the end was far more interesting than the whiny geek teenager he was portrayed as in Episode II.

This is an excellent adaptation that advances the plot and allows fans of Star Wars to see just what their favorite pre-Empire characters were up to in the Clone Wars. This is a shot in the arm for people who missed decent sci-fi on television.

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Summary: Just like the new movies good action bad plot
Review: Terrible, Terrible, Terrible!
This series suffers from the same problems as the new movies, horrible plot, and a perversion of the characters from the original series. Just like the new movies the action was cool and I enjoyed every lightsaber battle, but I never cared who won. In fact the obi-wan in the new movies was more recognizable than the blood thirsty general they portray him as here. This series is at its best when it is just long dialogue free battles, but then why not just watch Samurai Jack at least that has characters I care about and it doesn't further tarnish the universe of Star Wars.

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Summary: Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 Coming to DVD March 2005
Review: The Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed Star Wars: Clone Wars micro-series is coming to DVD on March 22, 2005, and here's a first look at the box art of this action-packed release that blends the epic scope of Star Wars with a unique animated style.

Obi-Wan Kenobi fights a messy battle with an alien bounty hunter; Anakin Skywalker engages in an epic lightsaber duel in the decrepit ruins of Yavin 4; Mace Windu single-handedly takes on an entire droid army -- these are some of the unshakable images of micro-series, enjoyed by viewers of the Cartoon Network as well as members of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club.

All 19 three-minute chapters and the five-minute long Chapter 20 of the first round of Star Wars: Clone Wars are gathered together in this release. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky with Art Direction by Paul Rudish, the Clone Wars series are a fresh, stylized take on Star Wars that remains true to the spirit of the saga. They chronicle some of the epic battles that occur between Episodes II and III as the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy.

Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 debuts on DVD on March 22, 2005. Cartoon Network will host the premiere of the all-new Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 2 on March 21, one day before the DVD's release.

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Summary: Clone Wars is FANtastic!
Review: This DVD has 20 3 minute chapters of the Cartoon Network-aired CLONE WARS. The animation is slick and the characters have very simplistic style to them. Each has a distinct trait that is very well drawn. The story splits into a few directions as most Star Wars adventures do. It's a real treat to follow each story arc and delve into the ways of the Force.

My personal favorites are Kit Fisto's underwater battle on Mon Calimari. And the solo mission of the clone ARC troopers.

If your a fan of the prequel trilogy, you must enjoy the Clone Wars on DVD...

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Summary: Worthless filth!
Review: This isn't a review for the DVDs, but they are for the show which I saw on cartoon network. Okay, my title simply is understated for the unrealistic idiocy of this show! In one episode a jedi is using his lightsaber underwater pure madness! If the writers did any research on Star Wars they could make something worthwhile. The voices are terrible and some episodes are totally unrealistic, Mace Windu destroying an entire army of thousands of super battle droids on Dantooine which is nontheless a planet inhabited by primitive natives. In another, these guys on speeder bikes with long spears vaporize AT-TEs. Please. This is ridiculous trash made for 7 year olds. If you're smart, you'll stay away from these!

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Summary: Star Wars - Clone Wars, Vol. 1 (Animated) Review
Review: Thought it was interesting, but not great.-Rob