Comments on: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Review

By: Jamie Lazenby

Jamie Lazenby — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:10:27 +0000

I like the star wars the clone wars movie and the TV show.

By: VJ

VJ — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:39:45 +0000

WTF is this crap! is all I have to say. If I want to watch cartoons, I’ll watch them on Saturday mornings.
If I want to see a movie, especially a Star Wars movie, I want to see the special effects, the tangible Stormtroopers, speederbikes, planets, light sabers……and so on.
Common…..this is the most foolish rubbish and a stab in the back to all of us who have been long time SW fans.
Didn’t they make enough money to make a better movie than that?

By: Roberts the man

Roberts the man — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:41:35 +0000

holy……….S**T!

By: Roberts the man

Roberts the man — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:39:00 +0000

»Episode III and II are fine but C’MON! PLEASE STOP!«

By: marc

marc — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:13:29 +0000

ehh ill wait till dvd.

By: 790

790 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:33:11 +0000

Lucas can retain his version of the Saga within the Zahn framework, since it carries on with the Skywalkers.
I dont see your point Capt Jack ??

And is that Capt Jack from Torchwood ??? Or Pirates ???

By: Capt Jack

Capt Jack — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:31:30 +0000

I was around in 1977 when the first film came out (which originally wasn’t called “A New Hope”), and have seen every movie at the theater since. I’ve read the Zahn books (which are excellent), and waited in vain for George to make 7, 8, and 9 (I now fully understand why that will never happen; I’ll get back to that in a minute). So I’m by no means coming late to the Star Wars party.

I agree Vic that your review is probably more generous than others. However, having seen the film, I thought that the review nitpicked too much. I too found some aspects of the film annoying (such as the introduction, the acting of Jabba the Hut’s uncle, the overdose of battle sequences, etc.), but overall felt that the story was good, and the acting excellent. The characters in this story acted with humor and emotion reminiscent of 4, 5, and 6. Ironically, the depth of the characters in this film made the characters in 1, 2, and 3 seem “two dimensional.” I watched #2 again on DVD prior to seeing Clone Wars, and found myself bored with it (and agitated by how immature and bratty Anakin acted in that film). In comparison, Clone Wars is a breath of fresh air. In short, I enjoyed Clone Wars, and am looking forward to seeing it again (along with the TV series).

Now as to why 7, 8, and 9 will never happen: the story is complete, and George doesn’t care what happens after 6. I eagerly read every Zhan book when they first came out, and couldn’t wait for the movies to (hopefully) appear. But one thing always bothered me about the Zhan books: why did George let Zhan write such an important installment in the Star Wars series? After seeing 1, 2, and 3, it became clear to me that George had altered what Star Wars was about. It was no-longer about Luke and company fighting the evil empire; it is now the story of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Episode 1 through 6 (with Clone Wars in between) complete the story. Sure, there can be other stories, but the part that George wanted to tell is complete. This revelation, along with the alternating of the original films to fit this view, was far more unsettling to me than anything else that has transpired in the Star Wars universe.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:01:40 +0000

Capt Jack, there’s a typo in your message.

I think you meant to say, if you love star wars, you will hate the clone wars film more than anything.

The original Star Wars had an excellent story and universe setup. It set rules that it followed. Clone Wars spits on those rules and that universe and gives us hardcore Star Wars fans the big middle finger. Atleast, that’s how I feel.

By: 790

790 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:01:12 +0000

Did I say that ??

Well im glad to be wrong on that !!

Also there saying that TDK is only 75mil behind Titanic.

By: the old man

the old man — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:48:35 +0000

790 said: “Its expected to come in second behind Tropic Thunder.”

Not even that TDK edged it out!
TT $37,033,000
TDK $16,790,000
SWCW $15,505,000

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:18:04 +0000

@Capt Jack

Take some time to look around the ‘net for other reviews. You’ll see that this is one of the more… generous ones.

Vic

By: Capt Jack

Capt Jack — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:04:22 +0000

The review is off base. If you love Star Wars, you will love this movie. It recaptures the spirit of 4,5, and 6, and is much better than 1, 2, and 3. I was skeptical at first (since it is all CGI), but found myself deeply immersed in the story. I went for my son, but wound up enjoying it myself. I give it 4 stars.

By: 790

790 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:05:31 +0000

Timothy Zahn’s, work is great I highly recomend it.!!
Also I highly recomend , Tales of the Bounty Hunters, Tales from Mos Eilsy Cantina, and Tales from Jabba’s Palace,,, all really good books that explore all the characters mentioned.
The IG-88 story is “film worthy” and has a great cameo from Vader.

Yeah Bid Dentist, I wouldnt hype (Comic Book the Movie) so much if I didnt know that EVERY Star Wars fan would love it !!!

Im gonna have to watch Bubba again !!
(Such a great film)

Rob, ive heard Lucas himself say that he never reads reviews,,, However im sure his ppl do,,, and they prob have to tell the Emperor that his new clothes are just fine, just fine,,,

By: The Big Dentist

The Big Dentist — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:35:42 +0000

Whoops, one of those got stuck. Strange parallel with Ian McDiarmid if that’s the case: able to play Palpatine 20-odd years on no prob by just having less makeup!

George: the more he tightens his grip, the more star systems will slip through his fingers…

By: steven the git

steven the git — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:08:49 +0000

I hope so, but can’t see it. Ho-Tep was some years ago. Think they said they might make it as a prequel, so when he was younger. Sure Bruce can do it all again.

One of my favourite lines is from Ossie:
“The woman who calls herself my niece…”
He was brilliant as ‘JFK’.

By: The Big Dentist

The Big Dentist — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:54:42 +0000

Rob, if he is, in true Darth fashion he probably thinks he’s surrounded by the forces of chaos that he and he alone can bring balance to…

Steven, do you think we’re ever going to see that “Bubba Nosferatu: Curse Of The She-Vampires”?

“Let’s get decadent!”

By: The Big Dentist

The Big Dentist — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:53:21 +0000

Rob, if he is, in true Darth fashion he probably thinks he’s surrounded by the forces of chaos that he and he alone can bring balance to…

Steven, “Even a big bitch cockroach like you should know… Never, but never, f*** with the King…”!

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:23:31 +0000

I wonder if George and his posse are reading what’s going on the ze internets in regards to him and what has happened to the once-godlike franchise.

I’ve never thought in all my life growing up that I’d actually be upset and frustrated with Star Wars…to the point where I’m avoiding it…That makes panda sad [south park quote]

Bring on the Enterprise baby!

By: steven the git

steven the git — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:13:03 +0000

Ask not what your rest home can do for you, but what you can do for your rest home.

That movie is much more than just a wacky idea. One of my favourites.

By: The Big Dentist

The Big Dentist — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:12:21 +0000

Thanks 790. From what I’ve been told Timothy Zahn sounds like he’s got a genuine feel for the Star Wars mythos and isn’t just cranking ‘em out. That Comic Book movie sounds like a little gem. Anything with Bruce Campbell gets my vote. I hadn’t watched Bubba Ho-Tep for ages, and you mentioning it on another post made me dig it out again. It’s a great performance – a lot more to it than just a wacky idea. I always thought he should have got more leading parts thrown at him.

Bill, that’s a good one. Sad but 100% true. Lucas should be locked in a room with this playing on a loop until he begs for forgiveness.