Released in 2008 to set the stage for the Clone Wars TV series, The Clone Wars is an animated movie that introduces us to the characters and settings from the same. Here we meet Anakin's new padawan Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex, Asajj Ventress, and others who will feature heavily in the 5+ seasons to follow (in addition to movie mainstays Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chancellor Palpatine, Count Dooku, and others). In this film, Anakin and Ahsoka must rescue Jabba the Hutt's kidnapped son in an attempt to persuade the Hutt clans to join the Republic cause. But more is at play here than meets the eye- Count Dooku and the Separatists have their own designs on the situation, and may gravely damage the Republic through subterfuge. Who will prevail?
This movie isn't bad. The droids are used as comic relief (which is both fun and annoying), some plot developments seemed extreme (even for this universe), but the action is grand, and animation outstanding. This is probably better than Episode I- maybe even II.
Rating: A-
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