Clevercell Very disappointing...

Borserie it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Amy Edwards For the first real adaptation of the famous adventures of a bunch of indomitable Gauls fighting for their freedom against Caesar and his troops, this movie is doing quite well.This movie has several assets, the first one being its cast. it reunites some of the best known French superstars including the both main characters, Asterix and Obelix, starred respectively by Christian Clavier and Gerard Depardieu. They make a great and sympathetic duet, each one of them having the accurate tone and we feel they enjoyed themselves during the shooting. But the real star here is Roberto Benigni who stars as Detritus, the main antagonist in the movie. Benigni brings his clownishness and inexhaustible energy throughout the picture, making each of his scene really enjoyable and fun to watch. Having him among the cast is without a doubt the main asset of this movie. The only regret I have about the cast is Caesar. His character is not deep enough making him easily forgettable. Too bad, there was a great opportunity to make him at the same level than the other ones. Thankfully Alain Chabat gave him back his real place in the direct sequel.The other big asset is the story which respects the mainframe of the comics. The fans won't be lost in this movie because actually it is the one which respects the most the legacy of Uderzo and Goscinny. It is well written and has some great tempo. Some scenes are really enjoyable to watch like the first fights with the Romans or the festival at the end of the movie. The ambiance is a perfect match to the one in the comics. We can feel the director was really focusing about that aspect, something the other directors didn't as much. The first sequel while still respecting the general spirit of the comics, took some liberties from it which make it even funnier than the first movie. The two following sequels however completely got away from the mainframe and lose the magic. It turned more into a spoof than a real Asterix movie. So this first movie is probably the most appreciated one by the hardcore fans of the comics.

TheLittleSongbird Asterix and Obelix Take on Caesar is not a masterpiece in any shape or form and has its problems but it is not an awful movie. Then again it is dependent on version you see, in my opinion the French version is the best while the translation isn't really worth bothering with. I agree the plot is tired and the direction on the languid side, and that the visuals and CGI is nothing brilliant to be honest with you. Take on Ceasar is also criticised for having none of the wit and charm of the animated adventures or the books. Of course they are definitely better, but it is dependent on which version you see(that criticism is understandable if it were the translation), in the French version there are enough deft touches in the script to amuse I think. The pacing is good, while the acting is fine. Christian Clavier and Gerard Depardieu are well cast in the title roles, while Roberto Benigni sinks his teeth into his role as the scheming centurion. In conclusion, nothing fantastic, but it isn't that bad. 6/10 Bethany Cox

paola-mazzarini "Asterix et Obelix contre Cesar"!! This film is formidable, and who makes the movie so great is Christian Clavier: without this lovely actor "Asterix et Obelix contre Cesar" would not be so beautiful. Mr Clavier let the spectator feel so many emotions! Don't miss this film: it's a precious chance to admire the splendid performance of a charming actor: Christian Clavier!!!

lornajapan Although people are saying that the actors didn't capture the essence of the characters, I thought that most of them did! The only exceptions are Getafix, who didn't look at all wise, just demented, and Vitalstatistix who wasn't egotistical enough (Impedimenta was too tall as well). I thought Geriatrix and his wife were perfect, and Christian Clavier (who was also in the marvelous Les Visiteurs), was hilarious (especially when he got a spider in his mouth!) I have read all the Asterix comics, and I thought this film captured the essence perfectly, although, I agree, it would have been cool to see the pirates!10 out of 10!