Astérix & Obélix: L'Empire du Milieu
Original title: Astérix & Obélix : L'empire du milieu
- 2023
- Tous publics
- 1h 52m
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5.1/10
12K
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The only daughter of the Chinese emperor Han Xuandi escapes from a strict prince and seeks help from the Gauls and the two brave warriors Asterix and Obelix.The only daughter of the Chinese emperor Han Xuandi escapes from a strict prince and seeks help from the Gauls and the two brave warriors Asterix and Obelix.The only daughter of the Chinese emperor Han Xuandi escapes from a strict prince and seeks help from the Gauls and the two brave warriors Asterix and Obelix.
- Awards
- 4 nominations total
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I am French, although my current place of residence is not within France's borders. Just recently, I had the opportunity to watch the film that had eluded me until now. Interestingly, I was blissfully ignorant of the critiques that had swirled around its release in France. As it turns out, the film proved to be a delightful comedy upon viewing-a fact that left me puzzled by the seemingly relentless criticism it had garnered.
While I won't go as far as to dub it the cinematic masterpiece of the year, it unquestionably provides an enjoyable and pleasant viewing experience. The film, while not soaring to the heights of cinematic greatness, manages to carve out a space for itself as an evening's entertainment. In light of this, I remain perplexed by the intensity of the backlash it faced upon release.
The ensemble cast brings a mix of talents to the screen, with some actors shining brighter than others. I must admit that my familiarity with all the actors is not exhaustive, but I can certainly vouch for the varying degrees of performance quality among them. It's a reminder that movies are, at their core, a collaborative art form, and the final product can be greatly influenced by the chemistry and synergy among the cast members.
In contrast to the latest offerings from the Marvel universe, I find myself leaning towards recommending this film. Not because it boasts the grandeur of a superhero epic, but because it delivers on the promise of a well-crafted and enjoyable comedic experience. So, if you're in the mood for a light-hearted cinematic journey that doesn't demand the investment of an expansive interconnected universe, this film might just be the perfect choice.
While I won't go as far as to dub it the cinematic masterpiece of the year, it unquestionably provides an enjoyable and pleasant viewing experience. The film, while not soaring to the heights of cinematic greatness, manages to carve out a space for itself as an evening's entertainment. In light of this, I remain perplexed by the intensity of the backlash it faced upon release.
The ensemble cast brings a mix of talents to the screen, with some actors shining brighter than others. I must admit that my familiarity with all the actors is not exhaustive, but I can certainly vouch for the varying degrees of performance quality among them. It's a reminder that movies are, at their core, a collaborative art form, and the final product can be greatly influenced by the chemistry and synergy among the cast members.
In contrast to the latest offerings from the Marvel universe, I find myself leaning towards recommending this film. Not because it boasts the grandeur of a superhero epic, but because it delivers on the promise of a well-crafted and enjoyable comedic experience. So, if you're in the mood for a light-hearted cinematic journey that doesn't demand the investment of an expansive interconnected universe, this film might just be the perfect choice.
- thiercelinbenoit
- Aug 29, 2023
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- TriviaWhile this marks Vincent Cassel's first appearance in an Astérix film, his father Jean-Pierre Cassel previously appeared in Astérix aux Jeux olympiques (2008) as the druid Panoramix while his now former wife Monica Bellucci portrayed Cleopatra in Astérix & Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre (2002). Moreover, the character Maccabaeus in the comic book "Asterix and the Picts" was based on Vincent Cassel's features.
- GoofsObélix and Tatane look at the sunset in front of them from the prow of the ship currently in the Indian Ocean and going from Egypt to China, i.e. going East. But the sun sets in the West, so they should be looking at the sunset from the other side of the ship, the stern.
- Crazy creditsNo Roman was mistreated during the filming.
- ConnectionsFollows Astérix & Obélix contre César (1999)
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- Also known as
- Astérix & Obélix en Chine
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- Budget
- €62,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $46,497,678
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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