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Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
Astérix & Obélix : L'Empire du Milieu
2023 111 min France, Belgium PG 6+
★5.2
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Guillaume Canet
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Description
Gallic heroes and forever friends Asterix and Obelix journey to China to help Princess Sa See save the Empress and her land from a nefarious prince.
Budget:
$72M
Worldwide:
$46.5M
Starring
Guillaume Canet
Actor
Gilles Lellouche
Actor
Vincent Cassel
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom is a divisive entry in the franchise that relies heavily on modern satire and celebrity cameos rather than traditional storytelling. While some appreciate its polished production design and the performances of Vincent Cassel, many critics argue that the weak script and lack of genuine humor fail to capture the spirit of the original comics.
| Acting | Vincent Cassel delivers a standout, charismatic performance as Caesar that highlights the film's comedic potential. | |
| Production | The film features detailed, high-quality production design and makeup that successfully immerse the viewer in the historical settings. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely criticized for being thin, disconnected, and failing to provide meaningful depth for the protagonists. | |
| Humor | The film attempts a modern, postmodern tone, but reviewers are split on whether the inclusion of contemporary cultural references and satire feels clever or like an awkward, desperate attempt to remain relevant. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the casting are divided; while some admire the new ensemble, many viewers find the absence of Gérard Depardieu and the recasting of iconic roles jarring and detrimental to the film's identity. |