I didn't know what to expect of the new movie starring my favourite ...petit Gaulois. So, I admit I was kind of skeptic when I got the invitation to the Athens premiere. Would it be as good as Mission Cleopatre? Would it keep up the great, refined humour? Would the CGI effects work properly in the context of the movie? But then I thought of it again: it was a red carpet event and Alain Delon, Gerard Depardieu and Vanessa Hessler were supposed to attend! It would be a fun event, nonetheless.
And so I went to see the movie, an excellent decision since I really had fun after a day of exams. The new Asterix installment was as funny and cute as its predecessors, and it's a good time guaranteed, especially if you are a child or a child at heart. The movie follows Asterix and Obelix as they try to win the Olympic Games in order for their friend, Alafolix to win the hand of Greek Princess Irina in marriage. In the meanwhile, Brutus sets up several conspiracies against Caesar, without much success but with hilarious results.
The acting was amazingly good in most cases. The "divas" of the show were Gerard Depardieu (as Obelix) who as always portrays a funny, romantic-at-heart and humane character with ease as well as Alain Delon in the role of a self-loving Jules Caesar. Even though he finally didn't attend the premiere, he made up for it on screen. His "Ave moi's" were just the greatest, making the audience laugh with their heart while his character's obsession with mirrors stood out! Vanessa Hessler was very pretty and quite good in her role while I have to admit I was kind of disappointed in the new Asterix, Clovis Cornillac whose acting I found rather crude compared to the smooth ability of Christian Clavier.
The minor cast was also good featuring appearances from Adriana Karembeu, Jamel Debbouze as well as famous athletes like Michael Schumacher, Zinedine Zidane, Amelie Mauresmo and Tony Parker. The humour was well contemporary (you'll even see a Star Wars reference and anti-doping) jokes and the plot runs smoothly. The parts of the actual games are really well done, while CGI compliments the picture in a subtle way.
Seeing the Olympic Games, even though as a comic on-screen adaptation, makes me feel proud to be Greek... So, you may question my objectivity when I give this a 9/10 but I assure you: if you want to have about one hour and three quarters of good fun and if you love the bande desinee of Asterix, be sure to check this out.
And so I went to see the movie, an excellent decision since I really had fun after a day of exams. The new Asterix installment was as funny and cute as its predecessors, and it's a good time guaranteed, especially if you are a child or a child at heart. The movie follows Asterix and Obelix as they try to win the Olympic Games in order for their friend, Alafolix to win the hand of Greek Princess Irina in marriage. In the meanwhile, Brutus sets up several conspiracies against Caesar, without much success but with hilarious results.
The acting was amazingly good in most cases. The "divas" of the show were Gerard Depardieu (as Obelix) who as always portrays a funny, romantic-at-heart and humane character with ease as well as Alain Delon in the role of a self-loving Jules Caesar. Even though he finally didn't attend the premiere, he made up for it on screen. His "Ave moi's" were just the greatest, making the audience laugh with their heart while his character's obsession with mirrors stood out! Vanessa Hessler was very pretty and quite good in her role while I have to admit I was kind of disappointed in the new Asterix, Clovis Cornillac whose acting I found rather crude compared to the smooth ability of Christian Clavier.
The minor cast was also good featuring appearances from Adriana Karembeu, Jamel Debbouze as well as famous athletes like Michael Schumacher, Zinedine Zidane, Amelie Mauresmo and Tony Parker. The humour was well contemporary (you'll even see a Star Wars reference and anti-doping) jokes and the plot runs smoothly. The parts of the actual games are really well done, while CGI compliments the picture in a subtle way.
Seeing the Olympic Games, even though as a comic on-screen adaptation, makes me feel proud to be Greek... So, you may question my objectivity when I give this a 9/10 but I assure you: if you want to have about one hour and three quarters of good fun and if you love the bande desinee of Asterix, be sure to check this out.