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Another sumptuously realised and animated film that will be creeping onto lists of “films you probably haven’t seen” in a decade or so.

More sedate than scintillating, it is nevertheless impressively shot by newcomer Daniel Vilar - a name to look out for - and beautifully acted.

With enjoyable performances, particularly from Lacoste and Gallienne and a decent stab at an 'importance of friendship' message underlying the laughs, Asterix is pleasant company, even if this isn't quite as magic as his potion.

Benchetrit keeps a firm hand on the tiller, despite some of the film's more wild flights of fancy - including a perfectly pitched homage to silent film.

There is no cohesion and little comprehension.

An exquisite black comedy that flaunts its sensual baggage.

Vibrant, vulgar and pretty damn funny.

Wild Target doesn't romanticise its heroes' careers or try to justify what they do, but it does present them as human beings who are remarkably easy to like.