Reviews

I've read every adventure of Asterix and Obelix at least 5 times and I'm also a fan of "Les Nuls" and "Les Robins des Bois" and Jamel so I expected a lot from this movie.... and I finally got satisfied. Unlike the first adaptation of Asterix on the big screen (Astérix et Obélix contre César) which wasn't a real success besides the appearance of Laetitia Casta, this one really captures the spirit of the comic (and we get the beautiful Monica Bellucci). In the first movie the director tried to be too realistic about the time where the story is set and it killed the whole spirit that made Asterix hilarious. In this one all the clothing, the way of talking and everything is identical to Goscinny and Uderzo's work... more, it really stick to the original story with the downside that we know pretty much everything that's going to happen but Alain Chabat gave us a few surprises at the end. I really enjoyed that movie, and everytime that the first sign of boringness starts to appear, Jamel comes in and makes us laugh like crazy. This movie is a big mix of all the kind of humor I really like, and even if maybe it's mixing it too much, I can't help but to like it. So, if you like Asterix and the humor of all these young talents that started in "Nulle part Ailleurs" (a french mix of the tonight show and SNL) go see this movie.

I really enjoyed watching this movie. It's true that it didn't surprise me much, and it was exactly what I expected, but still it was so funny.... I laughed from the beginning to the end. Of course I'm very tempted to compare it to "Les 3 frères" done by the same people (Les Inconnus) and there, I've got to say that it's not as good, because the first one really surprised everybody in the way they used their humor through a movie. This one is still the same humor, still as funny, a little more special effects and fantasy that add some more enjoyment without bringing sth really essential. The fact that it's based on a biblical story makes people see references here and there and interpretations that are really amusing. Well if u liked "Les 3 Frères" go see this movie, if u haven't well u might enjoy it even more since u won't know their humor and types of joke already. Oh, yeah, and the acting was pretty good too, especially from Virginie De Clausade (as Macha) which was the most attaching character. Lots of good feelings and laughter, a perfect pick for a family Christmas movie or for anybody who wants to laugh and have a good time.