Asterix at the Olympic Games (Asterix aux jeux olympiques) (2008)
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Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo's internationally popular cartoon characters Asterix and Obelix take on the world of athletics in this live-action comedy-adventure. It's 50 B.C., and short but wily Asterix (Clovis Cornillac) and his rotund sidekick Obelix (Gerard Depardieu) hit the road for… More Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo's internationally popular cartoon characters Asterix and Obelix take on the world of athletics in this live-action comedy-adventure. It's 50 B.C., and short but wily Asterix (Clovis Cornillac) and his rotund sidekick Obelix (Gerard Depardieu) hit the road for Rome, where they hope to compete in the Olympic Games. Obelix figures he's a sure bet for a weight-lifting medal until he learns his special strength elixir is against the rules, and Asterix is soon distracted by the behind-the-scenes chicanery. Princess Irina (Vanessa Hessler), a beautiful member of the Greek royal family, is being wooed by well-meaning Lovesix (Stephane Rousseau), who is using love poems stolen from Obelix to win her heart, and untrustworthy Brutus (Benoit Poelvoorde), whose father is the Roman emperor Julius Caesar (Alain Delon). Brutus is eager to take over the throne from his father, and keeps trying to kill Caesar off to speed up the process. Asterix Aux Jeux Olympiques (aka Asterix At The Olympic Games) also features cameo appearances from a number of European sports stars, including Zinedine Zidane, Michael Schumacher and Tony Parker. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Frédéric Forestier, Thomas Langmann
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 30, 2008 Wide
- Studio
- Pathé Distribution
Critic Reviews
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Leslie Felperin, Variety
Would take the silver or bronze medal in any Quality Olympics.
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Joseph Proimakis, Movies for the Masses
epanalambanomeno kata kairoys kai katakermatismeno genikotera stori, poy akoloythei tin paradosi ton dyo proigoymenon tainion, horis omos na ginetai pote tipote perissotero apo makrinos syggenis
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Cast
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Clovis Cornillac
as Astérix, Astérix, Ast?rix
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Gérard Depardieu
as Obélix, Obélix, Ob?lix
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Benoît Poelvoorde
as Brutus
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Alain Delon
as Jules César, Jules César, Jules C?sar
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Stéphane Rousseau
as Alafolix
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Vanessa Hessler
as Princesse Irina
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Michael "Bully" Herbig
as Pasunmotdeplus
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Santiago Segura
as Docteurmabus
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José Garcia
as Couverdepus
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Jérôme Le Banner
as Cornedurus
- Jamel Debbouze
- Zinedine Zidane
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Franck Dubosc
as Assurancetourix
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Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Panoramix
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Alexandre Astier
as Mordicus
- Tony Parker
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Luca Bizzarri
as Alpha
- Amelie Mauresmo
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Elie Semoun
as Omega
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Paolo Kessisoglu
as Beta
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Bouli Lanners
as Samagas
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Nathan Jones
as Humungus
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Sim
as Agécanonix, Agécanonix, Agcanonix
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Adriana Karembeu
as Adriana
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Francis Lalanne
as Lalanix
- Michael Schumacher
- Jean Todt