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Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion
Astérix: Le Secret de la potion magique
2018 85 min France 6+
★7.0
Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Alexandre Astier, Louis Clichy
📖 Based on the novel
«Asterix»
byRené Goscinny
Trailers
Description
Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Getafix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Asterix and Obelix, he undertakes to travel the Gallic world in search of a talented young druid to transmit the Secret of the Magic Potion.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$1.27M
Worldwide:
$74.49M
Starring
Bernard Alane
Actor
Christian Clavier
Actor
Guillaume Briat
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2019
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Astérix: Le Secret de la Potion Magique is widely regarded as a competent and visually polished entry in the franchise that successfully updates the classic formula. While the narrative is often described as predictable, the film strikes a successful balance between slapstick humor for children and clever, modern satire for adult audiences.
| Production | The high-quality, dynamic animation serves as the film's visual anchor, consistently drawing praise for its modern aesthetic. | |
| Humor | The humor effectively bridges the generational gap, pairing classic slapstick with sophisticated cultural references that appeal to both kids and adults. | |
| Score | The soundtrack skillfully integrates lively, modern pop hits with traditional Gaulish motifs to maintain an energetic tone. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a fresh thematic focus on succession and mortality through Panoramix, yet it remains anchored in a predictable, franchise-standard narrative structure. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is generally considered entertaining, though some viewers experience a noticeable mid-film lull in momentum. |