I went and saw the film this morning for free I might add, that will be important later. Here's the run down.
1) It is PG and is IMHO meant to draw kids 8-12 into the Star Wars universe. It is not as serious and tries to add humor to middling success.
2) The animation and textures aren't up to par with what they should have been IMO. It does lack the subtlety that real people add in their body language and facial features.
3) I didn't feel like there was closure when the film ended.
4) The plot line seems not quite Star Wars caliber. (Rescue Jabba's son). Frankly, it reminded me of my stint playing WoW with a 'retrieve this quest'. Basically, they said go get Jabba's son and based an entire movie on this.
5) Asohka (sp???) has a very annoying voice, yes she is supposed to be young, but come on! And the attitude! If a padawan acted that way, they would be dispatched with extreme prejudice.
6)Ventress was overhyped. She didn't play as big a role as I was lead to believe.
7) To the people who couldn't believe Samuel L Jackson did the voice, but the others didn't. Mace Windu has like 4 freakin words in the entire movie. I'd wager it took him less than 15 mins total to record and he was probably paid more than any of us make in a year.
8)Production value was good for the most part, but there were a number of scenes where it would cut to different characters eyes for no apparent reason. i.e. Hey Obiwan, want a beer? Cut to Obiwan's eyes, Cut to Anakin's eyes, cut to Bob the virtual extras eyes.
9) The dialogue was pretty bad. i.e. Asohka talking to Anakin: Whatever you say Skyguy. *using the voice of a 11 year old girl*
I don't really know why they chose to use this portion of the Star Wars universe considering every other portion was more exciting. If I had to rank it overall. I would have to put it in last place, behind the cartoon network seasons as well. It could/should have been much better with what they had to work with.
Overall score 4/10 and that is probably being generous.
See it if you are a real fan AND if its a matinée and only costs you $5 or less (preferably free).
I'll answer questions if you have any. There aren't any real spoilers because there isn't any 'plot' and the 'plot' is described in the trailer IIRC.
1) It is PG and is IMHO meant to draw kids 8-12 into the Star Wars universe. It is not as serious and tries to add humor to middling success.
2) The animation and textures aren't up to par with what they should have been IMO. It does lack the subtlety that real people add in their body language and facial features.
3) I didn't feel like there was closure when the film ended.
4) The plot line seems not quite Star Wars caliber. (Rescue Jabba's son). Frankly, it reminded me of my stint playing WoW with a 'retrieve this quest'. Basically, they said go get Jabba's son and based an entire movie on this.
5) Asohka (sp???) has a very annoying voice, yes she is supposed to be young, but come on! And the attitude! If a padawan acted that way, they would be dispatched with extreme prejudice.
6)Ventress was overhyped. She didn't play as big a role as I was lead to believe.
7) To the people who couldn't believe Samuel L Jackson did the voice, but the others didn't. Mace Windu has like 4 freakin words in the entire movie. I'd wager it took him less than 15 mins total to record and he was probably paid more than any of us make in a year.
8)Production value was good for the most part, but there were a number of scenes where it would cut to different characters eyes for no apparent reason. i.e. Hey Obiwan, want a beer? Cut to Obiwan's eyes, Cut to Anakin's eyes, cut to Bob the virtual extras eyes.
9) The dialogue was pretty bad. i.e. Asohka talking to Anakin: Whatever you say Skyguy. *using the voice of a 11 year old girl*
I don't really know why they chose to use this portion of the Star Wars universe considering every other portion was more exciting. If I had to rank it overall. I would have to put it in last place, behind the cartoon network seasons as well. It could/should have been much better with what they had to work with.
Overall score 4/10 and that is probably being generous.
See it if you are a real fan AND if its a matinée and only costs you $5 or less (preferably free).
I'll answer questions if you have any. There aren't any real spoilers because there isn't any 'plot' and the 'plot' is described in the trailer IIRC.
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