Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

The funniest film in ancient history!

Rating

0.5 (1)

Release Date

1/30/2002

Runtime

108 mins

Overview

The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bets against the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar, that her people are still great, even if the times of the Pharaohs has long passed. She vows (against all logic) to build a new palace for Caesar within three months. Since all her architects are either busy otherwise or too conservative in style, this ambivalent honor falls to Edifis. He is to build the palace and be covered in gold or, if not, his fate is to be eaten by crocodiles. Edifis calls upon an old friend to help him out: The fabulous Druid Getafix from Gaul, who brews a fantastic potion that gives supernatural strength. In order to help and protect the old Druid, Asterix and Obelix accompany him on his journey to Egypt. When Julius Caesar gets wind of the project succeeding, he has the building site attacked by his troops in order to win the bet and not lose face. But just like the local pirates, he hasn't counted on Asterix and Obelix.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

$58,500,000

Revenue

$131,116,046

Homepage

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How It Feels

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A bright, energetic adventure romp through ancient Egypt where a Gallic druid and his pals help an architect build an impossible palace while outwitting Romans and pirates. It's charm lies in its earnest silliness and the genuine warmth between its misfit heroes.

Mood

WhimsicalJoyfulPlayful

Themes

FriendshipAmbitionArt and creation

Tone

Playful

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Stylized genrePractical effects

Structure

Linear

Reviews

nicolascagegoons

my childhood was filled with european comics, from donald duck which while not originally from europe, is a cultural touchstone of the continent so i include it. anyway, asterix and obelix, lucky luke and all the shows and films that came with it but also a majority of them are...well, extremely racist and thats mainly BECAUSE they are from a european perspective which doesn't mean everyone living in europe is racist but a lot are ignorant.

also not to mention the fact a lot of the live action asterix films are him and obelix just travelling and at a point, you have the think if there is maybe something else worth telling then them going to a very white egypt and england.

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