Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17772 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-12-05
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 60 minutes

Synopsis
This second group of episodes from the Emmy-winning 'micro-series' STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS combines dynamic, stylised animation with action-driven story lines as it explores new terrain in the already vast Star Wars universe. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the mind behind innovative animated shows like SAMURAI JACK and THE POWERPUFF GIRLS, this series takes the viewer through the Clone Wars - largely an off-screen presence in the theatrical films - and right up to the beginning of the sixth film, EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. Tartakovsky's take on George Lucas's world follows Anakin Skywalker through stormy adventures, galactic battles, and the secret ceremony that makes him an official Jedi knight. The story also introduces us to the evil General Grievous and takes us through the Jedis' attempts to beat back his surprise attack on Coruscant. With longer episodes and more character development than the first volume, this portion of the story provides additional information on Mace Windu and other more obscure Jedi knights whose histories are left to the viewer's imagination in the films. In addition, those who found the politics of the most recent film trilogy too convoluted to follow should be able to fill in the gaps after watching these stories. The collection also boasts many special features, including commentary from Tartakovsky and some of his animation artists, behind-the-scenes look at the show's creative and animation processes, and video game trailers.

Customer Reviews

star wars as it should have been
If you remember episode 4 and 5 with as fond memories as me, then i am sure that you will enjoy this. For action characterisation and story this leaves the first '3' film episodes standing. By the creator of Samurai Jack this has style and brings back the true excitment of Star Wars. Both volumes are excellent and are enjoyed by both my children as well.

The best Star Wars animation yet!
With six, twelve minute episodes, rather than the five minute episodes of the first animated clone wars series, volume 2 has more depth and development; this makes for a more enjoyable watch. it has all the excitement volume 1 but gains from more story, which also ties in perfectly to episode three (in fact the end of the series is the start of the movie).
This is the best slice of animated star wars yet. I'm now looking forward to the new SW animated series being prepared for 2007.

At last the Clone Wars Draw to a close
The 2nd volume of the Clone Wars sees a change to the format of the first. Now each episode is around 15mins long and have a little more diologue, never fear though all the fast paced action is still there.
The story again follows our favourite Jedi Knights as they fight the battles which made up the clone wars, climaxing in with Obi-Wan and Anakin recieving news of Palpatine's kidnap. Again the Animation is first rate and the story is enjoyable filling in the gap between Episodes II and III.
If possible even better than the first, a must have.