I saw this on TV quite by chance; I was flicking through the channels and came across Asterix and the Vikings, a movie I had been meaning to watch for some time (I'm an Asterix fan ^_^).
So, anyway. The beginning was quite good. Straight to the point, it sets the plot and allows the audience to fully understand the whole thing. But, for me... the whole movie goes downhill after then. I cannot deny, the animation and artwork is fantastic and absolutely beautiful. There's even the occasional 3D-effects in there, and other special effects that make this movie something special.
However, I find that, eh... I've read the book this is based on (Asterix and the Normans), and I must say, I prefer the book by far. I find this movie is far too modernised (I'm referring to the songs; the thing with Justforkix's pigeon was quite a good addition), and the added character, Abba, kinda spoils it. I mean, the book was funnier. And in the book, the part with Cacofonix leaving the village is left out, which was a huge subplot in the book! But don't get me wrong, the movie had its funny points. Kids would definitely love this, and maybe some of the grown ups too ;) This is not the best Asterix movie, but I don't think it's the worst, either. But given the choice, I probably wouldn't watch it again.
So, anyway. The beginning was quite good. Straight to the point, it sets the plot and allows the audience to fully understand the whole thing. But, for me... the whole movie goes downhill after then. I cannot deny, the animation and artwork is fantastic and absolutely beautiful. There's even the occasional 3D-effects in there, and other special effects that make this movie something special.
However, I find that, eh... I've read the book this is based on (Asterix and the Normans), and I must say, I prefer the book by far. I find this movie is far too modernised (I'm referring to the songs; the thing with Justforkix's pigeon was quite a good addition), and the added character, Abba, kinda spoils it. I mean, the book was funnier. And in the book, the part with Cacofonix leaving the village is left out, which was a huge subplot in the book! But don't get me wrong, the movie had its funny points. Kids would definitely love this, and maybe some of the grown ups too ;) This is not the best Asterix movie, but I don't think it's the worst, either. But given the choice, I probably wouldn't watch it again.