JCarter426 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Not sure what you mean by this. In your last post you attributed some quotes to me that I never said. No worries.
Prime Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Me and a friend are heading to the late show tonight. I have reservations based on what I have heard, but I will be sure to give you all the straight dope afterwards... ...because you know I am the most unbiased person on the Interwebs, bar none.
TKA-001 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Your kidding right? I mean I could sight Empire at War as a source - a Star Destroyers, is a hell of a lot bigger with an awful lot more men, fighters, defences and technology than a victory/ventator (which hint were still in the Empire Fleet - source again Empire at War for me) - and finally Super Star Destroyers and two frigging Death Stars - the Republic built what on its on intuition? Your trying to argue the Old Republic would have a chance in a war with the Empire? The only person making preposterous presuppositions around here is you. I'm not saying the Empire didn't have a significantly superior military (for the record, the Republic was producing Imperator-class Star Destroyers by the end of the Clone Wars), but the problem is the idea that a galaxy-spanning Republic (even after a major military buildup) would have anything to fear from a criminal syndicate.
jonathan7 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I'm not saying the Empire didn't have a significantly superior military (for the record, the Republic was producing Imperator-class Star Destroyers by the end of the Clone Wars), but the problem is the idea that a galaxy-spanning Republic (even after a major military buildup) would have anything to fear from a criminal syndicate. Ah right I think the Republic could squash the Hutts if it wanted, but it would kind of go against what the Republic stood for - you would want permission to go through another's space, and making enemies whose resources could go to the sep's isn't the brightest of moves IMO. The Empire, would have no qualms about squashing systems, as thats what they do
EnderWiggin Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 ...because you know I am the most unbiased person on the Interwebs, bar none. Who else could contend for the title? Let us know, Primeski - I'm eager to hear it. _EW_
Jeff Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Well I just got back from seeing it, it was pretty much what I expected. Fun to watch and overall it was pretty good, a few times I did have to remind myself its kind of a kids movie though.
RC-1183 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 so i take it that its not HORRIBLE but its not the best movie of all time either its kinda in the middle
DarthAve Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Well I just got back from seeing it, it was pretty much what I expected. Fun to watch and overall it was pretty good, a few times I did have to remind myself its kind of a kids movie though. So this is the kids movie of the bunch? Episode 1 is the token crap film Episode 2 is the chick flick Episode 3 is the emo angst Episode 4 is the great one Episode 5 is the even better sequal Episode 6 is the excellent resolution and Clone Wars (3.5?) is the kids film.
Talak Sana Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 So this is the kids movie of the bunch? Episode 1 is the token crap film Episode 2 is the chick flick Episode 3 is the emo angst Episode 4 is the great one Episode 5 is the even better sequal Episode 6 is the excellent resolution and Clone Wars (3.5?) is the kids film. I totally agree with you.
Astor Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 So this is the kids movie of the bunch? Episode 1 is the token crap film Episode 2 is the chick flick Episode 3 is the emo angst Episode 4 is the great one Episode 5 is the even better sequal Episode 6 is the excellent resolution and Clone Wars (3.5?) is the kids film. I kind of agree Ave. But really, The Clone Wars is more of an episode 2.5. It'd have to be, otherwise Anakin wouldn't have a padawan, and Dooku's in it. But they're just small things .
RC-1183 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 wel im still gonna go see it just for the helluvit
Shem Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I just got back from seeing it about 30 minutes ago and I really enjoyed the film. It's worth seeing if you're a true Star Wars fan.
EnderWiggin Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I just got back from seeing it about 30 minutes ago and I really enjoyed the film. It's worth seeing if you're a true Star Wars fan. Is it worth paying for? Because I'm sure I'll get to see it eventually, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the $7 at the theater. _EW_
Darth_Yuthura Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I'd say that there was really no character development and the plot was focused almost solely around the action scenes. It would have been nice to see Ventress and Kenobi go one-on-one, but the animation was even worse than live action! For god's sake! Animation is supposed to allow you to do almost anything without limit... and they screwed it up!
jrrtoken Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Frankly, it sucked, and I don't even have to tell you that by even seeing it. Only 19% on Rotten Tomatoes? Man, than it must REALLY suck. *Red Squadron, attack the infidels!* http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clone_wars/
El Sitherino Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Some of those people don't even seem to be aware of Clone Wars having existed as a series. As well, they don't even really seem to understand what made Star Wars, Star Wars. Regardless of where you stand on this or the prequels, people shouldn't use incorrect reasoning to support their opinion of dislike. "Too saturday morning" That's what the OT was based on, the idea of Saturday morning serials. Bah, at least stick with truthful things such as "Acting was lackluster and disappointing at best".
Prime Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Just got back from the late show. A full review later. But for now: The Good: Large scale clone wars battles a la the original CW series. **** goes boom! No crappy love dialog Some good voice acting, especially by Lee Clones get some more personality No Jar Jar More fun that much of the EU The Bad: The music More slapstick droid humor Animation is TV quality Story-lite The Ugly: Ashoka. The Jedi should be ashamed of themselves. Thank goodness she is gone/dead by Ep3.
Q Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Is it worth paying for? Because I'm sure I'll get to see it eventually, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the $7 at the theater. _EW_ That describes my position to the letter. The Ugly: Ashoka. The Jedi should be ashamed of themselves. Thank goodness she is gone/dead by Ep3. That bad, huh?
Shem Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Is it worth paying for? Because I'm sure I'll get to see it eventually, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the $7 at the theater. _EW_ Well, since you asked: I say yes it was worth the money to see it. But hey, that's my opinion.
Ravnas Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Hmm, Well, my curiosity is peaked, I might see this tommorow, or I'll just see The Dark Knight for the fifth time:D
Astor Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I'd say that there was really no character development and the plot was focused almost solely around the action scenes. It would have been nice to see Ventress and Kenobi go one-on-one[/Quote] It's aimed at children - and children usually like fast-paced action, with only a small period of downtime - I don't think they care all that much about Anakin's secrets, or the reasoning why Jabba's son has been kidnapped - they just want to see some FIGHTS! the animation was even worse than live action! For god's sake! Animation is supposed to allow you to do almost anything without limit... and they screwed it up! How have they screwed it up, exactly? I quite like the style they've used. And I don't think animation is supposed to allow endless possibilities. It does, but that doesn't mean you can't tell a proper story with it. Animation is TV quality[/Quote] The animation is TV quality because it's the pilot for the TV series, so I don't see why they should have done it any different.
Commander Obi-Wan Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I'd agree with Prime for the most part. Especially regarding Ahsoka, she annoyed me more than Jar Jar. And I thought the dialogue was pretty bad too. As a Star Wars fan, I'd suggest seeing it, if you could tolerate the prequels. Anybody else who sees it that isn't a fan, probably won't like it much, if at all.
Q Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I would like to thank Prime and Commander Obi-Wan for their objectivity. Well, that does it for me. I'm sure that I'll see it sometime in the future for free, but I refuse to help finance the continued operation of the George Lucas cinematic crap machine.
Bee Hoon Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I'm too lazy to read everything here, but I just thought I'd pop by and say that it was good light entertainment. I found Ahsoka pretty cute, and Anakin somehow acquired a hilarious button nose I'll never be able to figure out how she made it through the Jedi vetting process (if they even have one!), but the same holds true for Anakin.
EnderWiggin Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Prime, Bee, and Shem are good enough for me. I might go see it - I don't mind lining Lucas' pockets. _EW_
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