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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
Astérix & Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre
2002 108 min France, Germany PG 12+
★7.3
Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Alain Chabat
📖 Based on the novel
«Asterix and Cleopatra»
byRené Goscinny
Trailers
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Description
History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.
Budget:
$58.5M
US Gross:
$3.12M
Worldwide:
$131.12M
Starring
Gérard Depardieu
Actor
Christian Clavier
Actor
Jamel Debbouze
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2003
— Best Costume Design
César Awards 2003
— Best Supporting Actor
César Awards 2003
— Best Production Design
European Film Awards 2002
— Audience Award – Best Actor
Key opinion
Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre is widely regarded as a pinnacle of French comedy, celebrated for its witty wordplay, high rewatchability, and vibrant performances. The film successfully balances slapstick, parody, and clever cultural references, consistently outperforming its predecessor to become a beloved classic.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Christian Clavier and Gérard Depardieu perfectly captures the essence of the iconic Gaulish duo. | |
| Acting | Jamel Debbouze provides a standout, high-energy performance as the beleaguered architect Numerobis. | |
| Production | The production design masterfully creates a stylized, sun-drenched Ancient Egypt that serves as a perfect backdrop for the film's absurd and playful tone. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its dense, witty wordplay and clever intertextual references that remain engaging across multiple viewings. | |
| Humor | While many find the humor brilliant and sophisticated, a minority of viewers perceive the comedic style as primitive or overly slapstick. |