Hello everyone!

So I've waited for a little while to post my Star Wars: Clone Wars review, as I wanted to read some other ones to see where people stood. Frankly, I was surprised that so many people were so negative! I figured most people would take it for what it is and be happy about it... but oh well, here's what I think.

The Animation:
Let me just point out that I absolutely loved the animation style. It was so new and cool. I really thought it fit really well, and I really loved the animé touch to it. The animators did a great job with giving life to the characters, especially Ahsoka (those eyes!).

The Music:
Despite my absolute love (is that a strong enough word?) for John Williams and his brilliant, brilliant scores (not just for SW, mind you), I was very worried going into the theatre. I knew that his music wasn't going to be in it, and I was, honestly, scared. But I think the music took the greatest elements from his music and worked it into a fresh, exciting score. The music during the Battle of Christophsis really hit me as fantastic. I will definitely be buying the soundtrack to this film.

Ahsoka:
I know that many people disliked Ahsoka, and I have to admit she wasn't my favourite. At time some of her comments/actions made me go, "Oh, okay...". But in the end I think she was a great addition to the Saga, and I think having her as Anakin's apprentice is really going to make for some interesting plotlines... their sense of immediate friendship and camaraderie was great, in my view. Also, I think she brought out a side in Anakin that we haven't seen yet. He became kind of a big brother to Ahsoka, and I loved their relationship. (Granted, the nickname thing got a little annoying after two hours, but you've got to take the good with the bad, eh!)

The Battles:
I really enjoyed the battle scenes in the Clone Wars (and yes, I know, the majority of the film was battle scenes). The best scenes, however, were the space battle scenes. They, in my opinion, looked really, really awesome with the animation. There were many moments where I forgot that it was digital animation.

The Storyline:
I didn't really have a problem with the storyline. People have been saying that saving Jabba's son (cute little Stinky!) to aid the Republic's war effort was bogus, but I really don't think so. Outer Rim trade routes would have been essential to both the Republic's and the CIS's war efforts and I can completely understand the scramble on both sides to resolve the issue.

Asajj:
Asajj Ventress was definitely, absolutely the highlight of Clone Wars. I cannot wait to see more of her in the upcoming TV series. I think she was the most outstandingly animated, and her voice was exactly right. I really enjoyed watching her onscreen, and Nika Futterman did an incredible job voicing her. Ventress was without a doubt my favourite character in the movie, and I can't wait to see more of her.

Outstanding Moment:
There was this one scene (I can't remember exactly where it was, but I'll look for it when I see it again) where they did this long panning shot of the Star Destroyer. I just sat there, with my mouth open, taking it all in. For some reason, those few seconds really stood out for me, and I was extremely impressed. I think that scene really shows the animators' outstanding job on this film.

The Opening:
Despite my disappointment on hearing that there would be no title crawl, I was impressed (in a weird kind of way) with the opening intro sequence. The HoloNet report feeling was kinda cool, and I enjoyed it (it would be interesting, I think, if they did this at the beginning of each TV episode, but probably not).

I do admit that there were some things that weren't the greatest with the movie, but I think we have to think about this as not necessarily a seventh Star Wars movie, but a fun, exciting add-in that adds to our enjoyment and understanding of the SW universe. Some people have expressed their reasons for disliking (or some apparently hating) the movie, such as certain characters (some comments being rather surprisingly ignorant and condescending about certain characters... namely Ziro), and continuity issues, but I think in the end it was fun, and I definitely look at it as a great addition to the SW EU.

Final Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
*(Check out this review... it's on the same wavelength as me.)

With that, I bid you farewell once more... I hope you appreciate my opinions and comments, and May the Force be with you, Always!

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