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Asterix at the Olympic Games

Name: Asterix at the Olympic Games
Director: Thomas Langmann
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Clovis Cornillac, José Garcia, Franck Dubosc, Stéphane Rousseau

2008Dir. Thomas Langmann1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released2008

Budget$97.3M

Box office$131.9M

DirectorThomas Langmann

About This Movie

Asterix at the Olympic Games is a fun mix of adventure and comedy that leans heavily on the vibrant visual style you'd expect from the franchise. The pacing feels a bit frantic at times, which mirrors the chaotic energy of the Olympics. The performances, especially from the lead duo, are engaging, though they tread familiar ground. There's a noticeable blend of practical effects and CGI, giving it a unique texture that stands out, even compared to earlier entries. Themes of friendship and rivalry are explored, but it's really the goofy antics of Brutus and the clever nods to the source material that hold it all together. Not a classic by any means, but it's got its moments and some solid laughs.

Released in France on February 2008Runtime: 108 minutesBased on the comic series by Goscinny and UderzoFeatures a mix of practical effects and CGI