Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Christian Clavier | ... | Astérix | |
Gérard Depardieu | ... | Obélix | |
Roberto Benigni | ... | Lucius Detritus | |
Michel Galabru | ... | Abraracourcix | |
Claude Piéplu | ... | Panoramix | |
Daniel Prévost | ... | Prolix | |
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Pierre Palmade | ... | Assurancetourix |
Laetitia Casta | ... | Falbala | |
Arielle Dombasle | ... | Mme Agecanonix | |
Sim | ... | Agecanonix | |
Marianne Sägebrecht | ... | Bonnemine | |
Gottfried John | ... | Jules César | |
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Jean-Pierre Castaldi | ... | Caius Bonus |
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Jean-Roger Milo | ... | Cetautomatix |
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Jean-Jacques Devaux | ... | Ordralfabetix |
The well-known little village from the Asterix and Obelix-comic books is in trouble: It is the last place not controlled by Rome. When Tax collector Claudius Incorruptus does not get his money from the villagers, Julius Caesar himself comes to the place to see what's so special about their resistance. A special magic potion, prepared by the village's druid, gives incredible power to those who drink it. And Obelix, who fell into the pot as a child has been invincible ever since. With the help of Tullius Destructivus, an intrigeur, the Romans try to get Obelix and the druid into their hands in order to wipe the little village off the map, when the last potion of it's stock has been used up. But each individual also has some plans of his own... Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>
This movie is a feast of recognition for those who know the comic. The story is straight forward. It doesn't follow any story-line from any of the comics. The movie doesn't flow, it's more a collection of scenes. The characters sometimes seem a parody of the characters in the comic than rather staying true to the comic. The visuals are good and have a comic book feel to them. If you know the comic this movie is worth seeing, but don't expect too much from it. For all the other people don't bother.