The Hickman Family of Trabuco Canyon reviewed "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" with the voices of Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, and Arnold Taylor.
Rated PG for Sci-Fi action violence throughout, brief language concerns and momentary smoking.
Dru Ann Hickman, Mom
Grade: C
Too long. The animation is good and definitely appropriate for the big screen, however, the storyline is long and drawn out. I just did not connect with this animated Star Wars and I was honestly was looking forward to the movie's end. They put in all the characters that characterize Star Wars like C3PO, R2D2, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-wan Kenobi and Yoda. They are going to launch a TV show from this movie which I think kids will like.
Favorite scene: I liked the scene where they found Jabba the Hut's son. He is a small version of Jabba and cute.
Least favorite scene: The scene where they are crossing the desert is boring and too long.
Randy Hickman, Dad
Grade: D
Too much fighting. This movie is for real Star Wars fans, if you're not, it's long and hard to follow. It also had way too much fighting. It appeared to be a video game made into a movie. I also wasn't impressed with the animation. It was creative when it came to the numerous weapon systems.
Favorite scene: Bar scene where the band was playing, reminded me of the original Star Wars movie (which I liked).
Least favorite scene: All the fighting scenes….they went on way too long!
Scott Hickman, 9
Grade: B+
Funny. I thought a funny part in the movie was when Anakin said we out number you to the droids then the droid said wait and starting counting, 1, 2... I think 5-year olds and up could see this movie.
Favorite scene: My favorite scene was when Obi-wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker were in war against the droids.
Least favorite scene: My least favorite scene was when Jabba's son got sick.
Brett Hickman, 8
Grade: B
Lots of action. Whoever loves Star Wars would love this movie. This movie has a lot of fighting and action in it. My favorite character was baby Jabba.
Favorite scene: It was when I first saw baby Jab
Least favorite scene: It was with Zero, Jabba's uncle. I did not like him.
- Rating: PG — for sci-fi action violence throughout, brief language and momentary smoking
- Director: Dave Filoni
- Cast: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Tom Kane
- Running Time: 98 minutes
