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  • Asterix And Obelix In Britain (2012)
    Review preview for Asterix And Obelix In Britain

    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.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5
    The heroes from Gaul head to Britain to repel the Romans
  • Little Nicholas (2009)
    Review preview for Little Nicholas

    While eight-year-olds on up with love the scrapes and triumphs that the kids get themselves into, there is also a lot of pleasure to be had from an adult's perspective.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Family comedy about the misadventures of a young boy in Fifties France.
  • Moliere (2007)
    Review preview for Moliere

    From the opening credits, this is a visual treat.

    Val Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    An imaginative look at the 'lost' months of playwright Molière's life, in the style of one of his plays.

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