Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

• Christian Clavier: Asterix
• Gérard Depardieu Obelix
• Jamel Debbouze: numerobis
• Monica Bellucci: Cleopatra
• Alain Chabat: Julius Caesar
• Claude Rich: Getafix
• Gérard Darmon: Pyradonis
• Édouard Baer: Sekretaris
• Dieudonné: Caius CEplus
• Bernard Farcy: Pirate Enternix
• Mouss Diouf: Pirate Baba
• Emma de Caunes: Caesars secretary
• Isabelle Nanty: Vodafonis
• Noémie Lenoir: Cham Andra
• Marina Foïs: Sucettalanis
• Cyril Raffaelli: Legionnaire in the Gallic forest

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is the second live-action film of the Asterix comic book series from 2002, based on the band Asterix Asterix and Cleopatra and the animated film version of this book from the year 1968.

Action

Cleopatra has embarked on a bet with Caesar. She makes a bet with him that make it the Egyptians to build a palace within three months. The construction of the architect Numerobis is appointed. If he can not make it within the time allowed, so Numerobis is fed to the crocodiles. The project is being sabotaged from several sides, and Numerobis asks his Gallic friends for help. Asterix, Obelix and Getafix familiarize yourself with the magic potion on the way to Egypt to help in the construction of the palace.

Caesar tried to obstruct the construction work. It comes to a battle in which the Romans with catapults destroy the palace almost completely. However, Asterix flee to Alexandria and notifies the queen. Cleopatra fell in love with it forces the Caesar, to refrain from meddling. Meanwhile, soldiers must then make up for the damage. The construction will be completed in time and showered Numerobis with gold. The film ends with a banquet in honor of the Gauls.

Background

The second live-action adaptation of the Asterix comics had a budget of 53 million euros. This movie was up to that start date of the most expensive non-English film in European cinema history. Was implemented, the German - French co - production on location in France, Morocco (Ouarzazate ) and Malta.

Comments

• The image of the Red Corsair shows its pirates, the profile of Asterix and Obelix from the comic Asterix and the Goths.
• The seeds, which Numerobis wants to plant a few palm trees at lightning speed, similar to the fast-growing acorns from the Asterix band The satellite town.
• Since the right arm of the actor of Numerobis ( Jamel Debbouze ) is paralyzed, this arm is deliberately obscured in the film of his costume and not used.

Criticism

Was The lexicon of the International film: " Extra-long live-action adaptation of the legendary Asterix' comics which remains despite a playful star ensemble never reached the Background Intelligent sense of the original and largely trick technically elaborately staged scenes and harmless slapstick stuck. "

Bayerischer Rundfunk said: " Who has believed due to the witty Trailers, the second film adaptation with Gérard Depardieu Asterix and Christian Clavier was successful than the first, you're wrong. More than three really good gags, there are not real Asterix fans will once again fight the braids and say. Filming Asterix and Obelix is a mission impossible - even in the event of Mission Cleopatra "

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