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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some discussion of "the privilege of teaching." The kidnapping of a crime lord's son figures prominently in the plot. Several references to "gangsters" and "scum." Another character is referred to as an "assassin." An alien infant is exposed to some peril. Some burp-and-belch humor.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Constant -- albeit bloodless -- animated science-fiction action, including lightsaber duels and small-arms and artillery fire of energy beams. Much of the violence is perpetrated against robots, but some isn't, including several soldiers in high-tech armor taking fire and falling in battle, with phrases like "Get a medic"" and "Man down!" used to imply the severity of the circumstances. A solider in battle armor is shot through the heart with an energy beam. Some hand-to-hand fighting. Spaceships, clearly staffed by human characters, explode.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Alien dancing girls perform in tight clothing; some longing glances.
  • Language:

    Minimal use of "damn."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    In an outer-space nightclub, several non-humans drink what are presumably intoxicants; a huge, slug-like alien smokes from a hookah.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Parents need to know that this CGI film is much tamer than the most recent live-action Star Wars movies, but it's still full of non-stop animated action, including weapon use (lightsabers, blasters, etc.) and several urban warfare sequences. The sci-fi settings, computer animation, and bloodless battles somewhat lessen the overall effect, but the level of intensity is high and constant. The plot also involves an alien infant being kidnapped; even though he won't look as cute or vulnerable to audiences as a human baby (he's basically a giant tadpole), younger children may worry about a child -- no matter what their shape or species -- in peril.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about different kinds of movie violence. Does the fact this film is animated make its depiction of war and combat more acceptable to viewers? Does the sci-fi angle make the consequences of the fights and conflicts seem less realistic? Families can also discuss how this film compares to the original 1970s live-action saga that many parents grew up with, as well as the more recent trilogy. Why do you think George Lucas decided to make another Star Wars movie?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    awsomw!!!

    just cartoon viloence beater than the previous older caroon version this won is beater.But the orginal star wars is alwys the best of the best.

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    awsomw!!!

    just cartoon viloence beater than the previous older caroon version this won is beater.But the orginal star wars is alwys the best of the best.

  3. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    awsomw!!!

    just cartoon viloence beater than the previous older caroon version this won is beater.But the orginal star wars is alwys the best of the best.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    I dunno.

    A non-stop, 2 hour, dose of cartoon violence, cheesy dialoge, and stiff, wooden animation that very largely resembles a Saturday-Morning cartoon. It will possibly be enjoyed by children of all ages. Also, there is a HUGE tie-in of toys, merchandise, and what not. Might as well not let your kids near any of that junk. As for the movie itself, unless you're a hard-core Star Wars fan this movie is strictly for kids, and has a very weak plot. Add all that together and the movie could possibly be enjoyed by children of all ages, all around the globe. However, this movie is a fun, popcorn, summer movie It's cheese popcorn, but you may as well see it anyway, with your kids.

  5. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Probably fine for younger kids, though not an excellent film

    My daughter (4 at the time) watched this and was just fine with it. I personally don't understand the recommendation of age 8+. That said, there certainly is a of cartoon violence which, I suppose, could be a concern for very sensitive children. Our family loves Star Wars, so this film was fun, though definitely the weakest of all the Star Wars movies.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    pretty good

    has tons of vilence but it is a movie about war and its a great movie

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    don't bother watching this garbage

    boring

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 6
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    I love it!

    I love Star Wars. It is so cool! I think that it should be rated G. I like the clones best. I like R2 because he doesn't have any legs, he's a robot that has little things that movi him around and are triangle shaped.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 1.0

    booooooooooooooo

    it sucked

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Great!

    I thought that this film was great, although I do agree with the review at the top about the conflict. What I think made this film excellent was the development of the two main characters: Anakin and Obi-Wan. Anakin grows as a teacher in this movie, revealing another side to him and shows his responsibility for his Padwan. Anakin seems more of a protector in this way, more in charge- it was great to see him as the teacher this time instead of the apprentice. Obi-Wan has more humour in this movie which I think is also good. All in all, a great, character-developing movie.

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