Laurent Tirard would never have dared to dream of it if the creator of Asterix of Gaul, together with Albert Uderzo, René’s daughter Anne Goscinny had not mentioned her name to bring a new adventure in cult tandem to the screen. Head of such a project. The director of the excellent Molière earned his trust as he adapted the film. little Nicholas, from the same Goscinny. For the heir, as for Uderzo, Asterix at the Olympicsthe previous opus was an artistic disappointment. “I was scared and excited at the same time”admits Tirard. His ambition: to restore the franchise’s image. His choice is on the album Asterix among the Bretonsbut he chooses to invite vikings, defectorsAsterix among the Normans.
Evidence by Edouard Baer
SinceAsterix and Obelix: Mission CleopatraChabat’s writing takes on the Tirard torch, the crowning achievement to date with its puns, references, and delicious anachronisms. Is it because his accomplice Édouard Baer, who he twice previously directed, played a role in casting him as Asterix? On this, the actress admits: “I knew Laurent was preparing an Asterix, so from time to time I told him “I’m learning Gaelic!” I said. Challenging, Edouard Baer? And Tirard explains: “We needed a very French Asterix. Or very close to foreigners’ idea of the French: a talkative, charming, somewhat arrogant man. Edouard’s face appeared to me.” For the Obelix, “No one can interpret it except Depardieu”, said Uderzo. The tandem, which had fallen far behind in previous films, regains its central place. And the scenario that will be questioned with lots of funny overtones is their friendship as older kids.
A golden cast surrounds the duo.
Catherine Deneuve is sovereign as the queen, who sends her envoy to search for magic potions to repel the Roman legions. The emergence of Vincent Lacoste beautiful boysHe slipped with mischief and a dizzying art of arrogance into the costume of Abraracourcix’s nephew, Goudurix, whom Asterix and Obelix were escorting in spite of themselves.
Exploring Swinging Londinium
Adventure takes the beautiful crew to the other side of the Channel. The guided tour of the Swinging Londinium by the excellent Guillaume Gallienne with the nickname Jolitorax is delicious. Just like the Viking incursions, who yearn to know fear, but who will endure a lesson in manners and English chic. A nice comedy number for Valérie Lemercier and Dany Boon. Charlotte Le Bon, the former Miss Meteo of Canal+, plays her first role. To begin with, responding to dimensions like Deneuve and Depardieu, there is something to impress. But the actress quickly felt comfortable. Like the banquets that close every comic, the crew didn’t wait for the final round of applause to celebrate a cake served by Catherine Deneuve for Vincent Lacoste’s 18th birthday. A cheerful atmosphere that sparkles on the screen.
Asterix and Obelix: at His Majesty’s service You can watch it on Sunday, April 10 at 21:10. M6.
Julien Barcilon
Source: Programme Television
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