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Asterix and the Big Fight
Asterix and the Big Fight
Astérix et le Coup du menhir
1989 ·81 min ·France, Germany · 6+
6.7
IMDb 6.4 КП 7.2
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Philippe Grimond
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Due to an unfortunate accident involving Obelix throwing a menhir, Getafix the druid not only loses his memory, but goes completely mad. Now deprived of the wisdom of their beloved druid and the protection provided by his magic potion, the Armorican village falls prey to a proclaimed soothsayer who comes with ominous predictions and overweening ambitions. It's up to Asterix to keep his villager friends within reason and hopefully get Getafix to remember the magic potion's recipe before the impending Roman attack.

Roger Carel
Actor
Pierre Tornade
Actor
Henri Labussière
Actor

This installment of the Asterix series is characterized by its experimental animation style and a darker, more surreal tone compared to its predecessors. While the premise involving Panoramix's amnesia offers a unique narrative tension, critics are divided on whether the film successfully balances its psychedelic elements with the classic charm of the franchise.

Screenplay The plot centers on a compelling narrative premise where Panoramix’s loss of sanity puts the village in genuine danger without the protection of the magic potion.
Production The animation style marks a significant departure from earlier entries, incorporating experimental and psychedelic motifs that set it apart visually.
Screenplay The overall narrative coherence and humor struggle to match the high standards set by previous franchise installments like The Twelve Tasks of Asterix.
Pacing The film's pacing and inclusion of bizarre scenes create a divided reaction, with some finding them creative and others labeling them as disjointed or dull.
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