Critics were less kind, with many feeling the 116-minute runtime was overstuffed and that the focus on Brutus sidelined the titular heroes. Fans of the source material often found the departure from the original comic—specifically the focus on the original romance—to be jarring. Key Production Facts
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The film’s legacy is a mix of commercial power and critical disdain. Critics were less kind, with many feeling the
Co-directed by Frédéric Forestier and Thomas Langmann . Co-directed by Frédéric Forestier and Thomas Langmann
It was a massive hit in Europe, particularly in France, where it earned over $60 million . It topped charts across Spain, Poland, and Greece.
Gérard Depardieu returned for his third outing as Obelix, while Clovis Cornillac stepped into the role of Asterix, replacing Christian Clavier.
A major subplot involves Brutus repeatedly attempting to assassinate his father, Julius Caesar, only for his schemes to fail in comedic fashion. A Star-Studded Spectacle