Bombad Jedi

This episode is less about the force and more of a farce but not a really terrible one.

It is a total zany cartoon that is like a bugs bunny comedy at times instead of a Star Wars adventure. I had a pretty bad reaction to it at first, especially to Jar Jar but on repeat viewing I have decided it is reasonably pleasant and harmless. It is probably pretty sweet and funny for some kids but to be honest my 9 year old was not that impressed and I wasn't either. It is not awful but just has too many over the top elements.

I love C3PO but the dialogue he is given here is mostly not that funny and he is treated like a Tom & Jerry character getting bounced and thrown around on occasion. As for Jar Jar well he is farcical as always with annoying dialogue but a couple of more charming moments for kids enjoyment.

A disappointing episode considering the high standard of this show but I will give it some credit for being not totally without charm, especially for children. I just am not a fan of the show tipping over the edge into full cartoon mayhem which this does at times.

My rating: 6/10.

In response to the question of "Who ever thinks it's a good idea to bring Jar Jar Binks on a mission?", I must say ( I am sorry Jar Jar haters) surprising and refreshingly funny. There is a point to the story, as Jar Jar, a goofy character, does the surprising - he disguises himself as a Jedi to save his friend, Padmé. The comical chemistry between Jar Jar and C-3PO works perfectly as C-3PO serves as the prim and proper "straight man" while Jar Jar is the bumbling, emotionally expressive goof who wants to help his friends. This episode clearly shows the three strengths of Jar Jar's character that has been overlooked by most of the Star Wars fans' hatred towards him -- his childlike honesty, unadulterated loyalty and his wide range of emotion.

This episode is peppered with witty quips (on 3PO's part) and outrageous slapstick (in the forms of Jar Jar falling down a tower, with only a bungee-like vine tangled around his foot to break his fall and Jar Jar and C-3PO trying to communicate with Rhodia's wildlife... with painfully embarrassing, yet juicily funny results.)

This episode also shows great character development. For example, Padmé, the strong-willed heroine of the Clone Wars, finds herself in need of rescuing. Meanwhile, Jar Jar finds himself unwilling to stand idly by as his friend and fellow senator is captured. In the end, the cowardly Gungan finds the courage to save his friends from the Separatists.He also hits the nail on the head a couple of times, including the most prominent point that Padmé is in trouble - a point that level-headed C-3PO fails to notice.

As a secret Jar Jar fan, I always found him funny, even memorable. I never understood that while everybody hated him, I found myself liking him. Either something is wrong with me or not, Jar Jar should have gotten praise rather than backlash... since most comic relief characters are usually idiotic or tending to make illogical decisions. But then... I might be wrong. But I know one thing - Jar Jar was obviously made to be a comical character and this series, especially this episode, has done him justice.

This episode is worth looking at... if you are a secret Jar Jar fan.

As much respect as I have for Ahmed Best, I have never held back in my dislike for Jar Jar Binks, and despite being a show that I mostly love, it did not make his appearance better. By far the weakest episode there has been this far, mostly because of the unnaturally stupid presence of Jar Jar. The episode is accompanied by a classic political thriller premise, but the jarring humor just violently rips out all the suspense of the episode. The episode was highly focused on Jar Jar as well, so you cannot really look at the episode and say that it would have been good without him. There were few redeeming qualities in this episode, and it can only go one way from here, and that is most definitely up. Call me a hater if you want to; I will happily embrace that moniker here.

This episode is one of my favourites from the entire series, it's a fun adventure from start to end with some of the best Jar Jar moments ever, showing his heart is in the right place. Padmé and 3PO are also great, the dynamic between these three characters really works. Rodia looks awesome and the music has one of the best tracks in the whole show.

I don't understand why everyone hates Jar Jar Binks. It could be bad character for this franchise, yes. And you can hate him, i agree. But you cannot rate this episode with one point because of Jar Jar. You don't have to like it but you should have respect for the crew of this episode. Don't be grumpy and have fun. It's just an episode of Clone Wars. Out of this, There is many episodes that you can watch.