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  • Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
    Live action cartoon with Gerard Depardieu and Christian Clavier helping to build a palace in Egypt.
  • Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion (2018)
    Review preview for Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion

    It is good to see the women taking charge, though this happens sufficiently often in Asterix that it is close to becoming a trope in itself.

    Jane Fae · 3.5 out of 5
    The village druid enlists the help of Asterix and Obelix to find a young druid to share his secrets with.
  • 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
  • Asterix and Obelix take on Caesar (1999)
    Review preview for Asterix and Obelix take on Caesar

    The effects do not enhance the comedy, rather override it, exposing a dearth of imagination.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    Live-action version of the comic book.

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