OK for kids 8+
CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this CGI film is much tamer than the most recent live-action Star Wars movies, but it's still full of non-stop animated action, including weapon use (lightsabers, blasters, etc.) and several urban warfare sequences. The sci-fi settings, computer animation, and bloodless battles somewhat lessen the overall effect, but the level of intensity is high and constant. The plot also involves an alien infant being kidnapped; even though he won't look as cute or vulnerable to audiences as a human baby (he's basically a giant tadpole), younger children may worry about a child -- no matter what their shape or species -- in peril.
- Families can talk about different kinds of movie violence. Does the fact this film is animated make its depiction of war and combat more acceptable to viewers? Does the sci-fi angle make the consequences of the fights and conflicts seem less realistic? Families can also discuss how this film compares to the original 1970s live-action saga that many parents grew up with, as well as the more recent trilogy. Why do you think George Lucas decided to make another Star Wars movie?
What to watch for
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Violence and scariness: Constant -- albeit bloodless -- animated science-fiction action, including lightsaber duels and small-arms and artillery fire of energy beams. Much of the violence is perpetrated against robots, but some isn't, including several soldiers in high-tech armor taking fire and falling in battle, with phrases like "Get a medic"" and "Man down!" used to imply the severity of the circumstances. A solider in battle armor is shot through the heart with an energy beam. Some hand-to-hand fighting. Spaceships, clearly staffed by human characters, explode.
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Sexy stuff: Alien dancing girls perform in tight clothing; some longing glances.
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Language: Minimal use of "damn."
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Consumerism: Not an issue
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: In an outer-space nightclub, several non-humans drink what are presumably intoxicants; a huge, slug-like alien smokes from a hookah.
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Star wars fans will love this movie. by chastity00
I thought it was a good movie and so did my 10 year old son. He can't wait till the next one comes out. It starts out a little slow but 15 minutes in and you are hooked. Has lot of action, good story, and some humor. It is worth the money to see this on the big screen. Kids will love this!!!
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Star Wars Fans Rejoice by Grizzly Bear
My wife and I took our 4 grandchildren (Ages 2 -7) to the the movie this evening. My boys and I have always been big Star Wars fans and my wife has tolerated our love of the movies and the books. All four grandchildren loved the movie, I was suprised how much I enjoyed it and my wife proclaimed it a good movie. It had lots of action and a pretty good story. I found myself laughing at the interaction between Anakin Skywalker and his new padawan learner and I was able to enjoy the movie even though it was made in a comic book style.
If your a Star Wars fan I say don't miss it.
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For the kids by Tiffethomas77
I'm not a die hard Star Wars fan. I married into the culture. SO when in Rome :) I thought it was good. As we walked out though I heard sounds of disappointment from the older fans. This movie was to hook a whole new group of kids to the life that is Star Wars.
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So this is my review... Seeing anything on the big screen is fun. Kids who love Star Wars as mine do will love this.F.Y.I. boy and girl 10 and 13. If you are a fan who has read all the books and comics and really took the time to "study" Star Wars, you may walk out lacking something. My children did see the differences in the clone wars cartoons on dvd from this movie. I say see it but go to the early show and save a few bucks you might be ticked to spend $9 bucks on this one. FOR PARENTS Clone Wars is about the war and if your child is sensitive to that be aware no blood but a lot of clones get taken out.
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Star wars Clone Wars by adamghering
I am really disappointed in this film. I am an animator by trade and short of being a snob I would like to impart that this movie is bad. The story line is awful and the animation was an insult. This movie was made as an attempt to erase what cartoon network had already released as the clone wars saga. If you want a good star wars clone wars then I suggest you look into the 2d cartoon made for cartoon network. It was engaging and fulfilled what fans want to see from the star wars universe. This film is an insult and its interest is only after demeaning an already good story and selling merchandising.
I said good day sir!!
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MUST GO for Kids who love Star Wars, GO if a Star War's fan, and 50-50 if not into Star Wars to much by tryanbaseball
Personally, I am an insane fan of Star Wars, and love basically everything George Lucas has his hand in. Going to this movie I expected a lot, and didn't get everything...I set the goal to high and still greatly enjoyed the movie. My 7 year old brother, who is also an insane fan, liked this better then the live action saga.. Bottom line-It's Star Wars. It has all the amazing action it's always had, lightsaber duels, huge battles, etc. The only thing it lacked was a more serious tone as the saga does, so to me it was like watching a cartoon...a really good one none-the-less. Just go into it thinking what it is, a cartoon.
Great animation, action, sound effects, music was weird at points, but also I thought it had better (then original serious) music at times. You totally should go, and take some kids that like Star Wars, it will make you even happier knowing that they're happy too :)
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Star Wars: Clone Wars by Dannyman29
The movie is geared more towards the younger crowd but as a Star Wars fan and father of a seven year old we both enjoyed this start to the animated series. There is much more action and less story telling but the graphics are very good. If you have kids take them to the theatre, if you're an older fan wait for DVD.
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Don't know what some of you are thinking by techieninja17
I thought the movie was pretty good, definetly not one of Lucas's best, but good none the less. The story line was clear and easy to follow, the animation look really well done, and the actions was almost none stop from begining to end. Really don't see what some of you out there that said it was no good, BEFORE it came out, where talking about.
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Different but GREAT by tp1988
Well, I'm a die-hard fan, and I read the novels. I read the Clone Wars novel prior to seeing the movie, which colored my view of the movie slightly since there were some minor differences. However, I love-love-loved the movie.
Just a warning to major fans, though: don't go expecting that classic crawling text and that first grand shot. It starts rather abruptly. There are also some little things that were added for comedic value that might be slightly off-putting to the die-hard fan. But you know what? Take it in stride. The story is good, the voices were pretty good, too, and the overall look was fantastic. Don't take my word for it, though. Go see the movie, and judge for yourself!
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars by starrpac
Good for the kids.
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Better Than Expected...Die Hard SW Fans Won't Be Disappointed by J.Gill
I'll admit, I wasn't too excited about revisiting this section of the Star Wars saga. I've seen enough clones and over sized battle scenes to hold me over for a while, but this movie is more than that. Animated in part Genndy Tartakovsky (Star Wars: Clone Wars, 2003) and part state-of-the-art ILM realistic special effects, 'The Clone Wars' is easy on the eyes. Combine that with an interesting story line packed with more action and less visits to the council chambers and yes, you have some good old fashion Star Wars fun. There's even quite a bit of humor through out which is refreshing considering how serious these characters have been forced to be in their live action counter parts.
If I had to gripe, I'd say it was about the opening and it's aversion from the original opening titles.
But I quickly got past that and into the story. Like they say, 'this is Star Wars like you've never seen' - I agree. I'll be tuning in every week once the series hits TNT and Cartoon network for sure.