Saw it with the kids. I am not a diehard Star Wars guy, but I have seen all the movies, and am familiar with the general story line.

I expected to at least recognize some of the overall story within this particular movies plot. I didn't recognize squat. The movie appeared to me a gratuitous money making event on a known movie franchise. Totally aimed at kids, not even acknowledging the Star Wars fan.

Are there any Star Wars guys out there who can weigh in? I was disappointed, and think a true fan would be damn near inconsolable.

I assume you mean the Clone Wars flick? I am no expert, but I thought I heard that this movie takes place between Episode II and Episode III.

already a thread topic here:
http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/720601935/m/3761032531

Its definitely not for everybody. It is an introduction to the upcoming series on TBS and CN in the fall. Its not supposed to really tie in with the other movies, as they were the story of how Anankin becomes a great Jedi and then falls, to be redeemed later by his son. The cartoons are simply the story of fighting the clone wars, which were never really shown in the movies.