As an introduction to the TV show, this is a reasonable introduction to the characters which are vastly improved on over the course of the show. However, it certainly doesn't warrant a theatrical release as it does not work as an Episode 2.5 at all with characters like Ventress and Ahsoka involved and the plot is thin stuff for the film to work as a standalone. The decision to join three episodes together also results in a dominance of action sequences, some of which are impressive (the cliff face assault is great stuff) but overall it gets a little tiresome after a while. A whole subplot involving Padme could easily have been cut. The initial signs for the show however are promising - the relationship between Obi Wan and Anakin has developed more into camaraderie that works well in what little is seen and Ahsoka is a nice foil to Anakin and has potential despite occasional poor attempts at banter (this is said in hindsight having seen the development of Ahsoka and Anakin in the show). Would be far better split into the original three episodes and shown as part of the show itself but, having viewed all the episodes of The Clone Wars, as it stands it now feels like a better film that it did initially.
Review by Simon MasseyVIP 11BlockedParent2014-08-01T18:32:07Z
As an introduction to the TV show, this is a reasonable introduction to the characters which are vastly improved on over the course of the show. However, it certainly doesn't warrant a theatrical release as it does not work as an Episode 2.5 at all with characters like Ventress and Ahsoka involved and the plot is thin stuff for the film to work as a standalone. The decision to join three episodes together also results in a dominance of action sequences, some of which are impressive (the cliff face assault is great stuff) but overall it gets a little tiresome after a while. A whole subplot involving Padme could easily have been cut. The initial signs for the show however are promising - the relationship between Obi Wan and Anakin has developed more into camaraderie that works well in what little is seen and Ahsoka is a nice foil to Anakin and has potential despite occasional poor attempts at banter (this is said in hindsight having seen the development of Ahsoka and Anakin in the show). Would be far better split into the original three episodes and shown as part of the show itself but, having viewed all the episodes of The Clone Wars, as it stands it now feels like a better film that it did initially.