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The Clone Wars review: ‘The Zillo Beast!’

Did you notice that I added an exclamation point to the title?  That’s because ‘The Zillo Beast,’ while not perfect, is easy to get excited about.  It’s the first Clone Wars episode that I seriously wished I could see in a movie theater – and that’s including the theatrical pilot.  This is impressive, exciting, big-screen material, and if I was looking to get quoted, I’d call it “Monstrously Entertaining,” or “The Beast is Best,” or perhaps “A Smashingly Good Time!”  Thankfully, I’m above some trivialities. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘The Zillo Beast!’”

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The Clone Wars review: ‘Bounty Hunters’

Both Stooge and James have skipped out on us are on vacation, so this week our Clone Wars review is a guest post from The Broox. Enjoy! -D

‘Bounty Hunters’ takes the tried and true approach of opening the episode with our heroes bickering like an old married couple before quickly throwing them into danger.

Obi-Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka drop out of hyperspace above Felucia in order to investigate the disappearance of a medical station. Thanks to the omnipresent, propaganda style voice over the audience is aware that the dastardly Separatists have destroyed the station before our heroes’ arrival. Furthermore, the Separatists left some Vulture Droids behind to dispatch anyone who would come to investigate. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Bounty Hunters’”

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The Clone Wars review: ‘Cat and Mouse’

Every now and then, The Clone Wars throws me for a loop.  That happened a few times during this episode, starting with the setting.  We’re back on Christophsis, the abandoned warehouse planet, and apparently there are some civilians in trouble.  High above the planet, in outerrrrrrrrrr spaaaaaaaace, Anakin Skywalker leads a squadron trying to deliver humanitarian (alientarian?) aide.  Naturally, I figured that he was returning to the site of his great victory from the Clone Wars movie.  I figured wrong. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Cat and Mouse’”

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Playing ‘Cat and Mouse’-droid with the reviewers?

Last week’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, ‘Cat and Mouse’ took the view back in time to just before the Battle of Christophsis that kicks off the series – and has Anakin and Admiral Yularen teaming up for the first time as they square off against a Separatist fleet tactician. While waiting for the Club Jade review, here’s what others have to say about ‘Cat and Mouse’:

  • Galactic Binder enjoyed getting a fine space battle, and a worthy and visually appealing adversary in the arachnid Admiral Trench.
  • Star Wars Clone Wars Reviews gave it 3.75/5 stars, calling Admiral Trench memorable, and succeeding where Season 1’s ‘Storm over Ryloth’ fell.
  • TheForce.Net enjoyed the WWII submarine movie style of the episode, and the relationship between Yularen and Trench.
  • Dauntless Media gave it a B, with love for the action, but found it needing more character and story depth.
  • Big Shiny Robot called it top notch, enjoying the submarine style, and Admiral Yularen’s time to shine.
  • Television Zombies gave it 3.5/5, calling ‘Cat and Mouse’ straightforward.
  • MTV got excited over clear writing for this fun adventure, and Bail Organa’s one-liner to Obi-wan, referencing A New Hope.
  • Pendragon’s Post called it solid, but not spectacular, and wished to see more of Trench in the future.
  • Prequel Appreciation Society picked up on the submarine vibe and was glad to see some wars again in The Clone Wars.

Check back this afternoon for Club Jade’s own review!

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‘Murder’ by critics

Catching up on the reviews of ‘Senate Murders’ (the episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars from two weeks ago):

  • IGN gives it a 7.8/10 with praise for having a fun Padme episode sans Jedi & clones, but as for the mystery – not too great.
  • Big Shiny Robot called it a mixed bag (Peter Lorre, that’s who I was thinking of!) with a flimsy macguffin, but with a good takeaway point early in the episode.
  • Dauntless Media gave it an “A”, calling it exceptional, and dove into studying the complexities of the characters, including Onaconda Farr’s search for redemption through the senate bill.
  • MTV liked the noirish dock action scene, but felt that the writing, needed especially for a more political episode, was weak.
  • TheForce.net gave a positive review, having enjoyed the politics and intrigue, calling it a welcome departure from the front lines.
  • Television Zombies gave it 3.5/5 lightsabers, feeling that it was somewhat enjoyable, but also a bit of filler. And points out a plot hole: Wouldn’t the Jedi get involved in investigating such a prominent murder?
  • Pendragon’s Post found it lacking, with the new characters being over-the-top, yet falling flat – ultimately, the moral complexity presented got lost in the packaging.
  • Broken Frontier opined that the episode introduced heavy ideas, but fell flat at the end.

And don’t forget the Club Jade review of ‘Senate Murders’ – and sound off with your own feedback.