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2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Surround 2.0
Original Theatrical Trailer
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Surround 2.0
Original Theatrical Trailer
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Asterix and Obelix, the French comic book heroes created by René Goscinny and Albert Underzo (their adventures have sold 280 million copies to date in Europe), are brought to the big screen in their first live-action adventure. Set in 50 B.C., Asterix (Christian Clavier) and Obelix (Gérard Depardieu) are a pair of comedic heroes living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar (Gottfried John) and his aide de camp Detritus (Roberto Benigni) discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them. Shot in Brittany, Bavaria, and Arpajon, Asterix et Obelix Contre Cesar brings these cartoon characters to life on a grand scale; it was reportedly the most expensive French-language film ever, at a cost of 274 million francs ($48 million).
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...Asterix and Obelix Versus Caesar
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...Asterix and Obelix Versus Caesar
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this film hoping to get a choice of whether to watch it in the original language (French) with subtitles, or in English. In the description of the product it states - Language: French German
This was not the case. The only version on the DVD was the English dubbed version. Disappointed! Hopefully Amazon will update the information so other customers won't be misled.
This was not the case. The only version on the DVD was the English dubbed version. Disappointed! Hopefully Amazon will update the information so other customers won't be misled.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this first in French with English subtitles which I'd give at least four stars to. While you lose the wit of the English book translations this way, at least you can appreciate the film and the performances. Shame the only version available seems to be the grotesquely dubbed version.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Disclaimer: I am not (and do not speak) French.
This is a wonderful movie, or it would be, had the DVD been left in its original form with French dialogue. The English dubbing is annoying in part because the lack of lip-syncing is distracting but also (and this is a far more heinous offence) the English voiceovers are *terrible*.
The voice actors put on these terrible high-pitched and over the top performances that are not only hard to listen to but actually detract you from enjoying what would be an otherwise great film.
Do yourself a favour, find the French version. I am.
This is a wonderful movie, or it would be, had the DVD been left in its original form with French dialogue. The English dubbing is annoying in part because the lack of lip-syncing is distracting but also (and this is a far more heinous offence) the English voiceovers are *terrible*.
The voice actors put on these terrible high-pitched and over the top performances that are not only hard to listen to but actually detract you from enjoying what would be an otherwise great film.
Do yourself a favour, find the French version. I am.
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Poor
We saw this film after having watched the sequel "Asterix and Cleopatre" and this was much of a let down. Read more
Published 19 days ago by C. Pechabadens
Why the bad language?
It's almost great, but why does the English translation resort to using bad language? René Goscinny must be spinning in his grave.
Published 11 months ago by Arty Wefeton
It's in English!
Asterix And Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) by Christian Clavier, is a film that I was really looking forward to see, but when it arrived I was really disappointed to see that it is... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2009 by Clare Devaney
Those indominatable Gauls...
For those not in the know, the Asterix books are a hugely successful series of comic books about a village of indomitable Gauls who resist Caesar's invasion thanks to a magic... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by Trevor Willsmer
Great and very funny
I really enjoyed this film.
It's very different from the rest of the ones I have seen, and I was suprised to see that this film had real actors instead of being animated like... Read more
It's very different from the rest of the ones I have seen, and I was suprised to see that this film had real actors instead of being animated like... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by Fish Dude
It's a kid's movie but pretty good!
Just sit back and enjoy. Of course this movie isn't a real meat and potatoes kind of film but it has a lot of fun action. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2002 by K. Mccamish
Don't even think about it
This isn't a movie. It's a convention of French has-beens. It's choppy, the dialogue -- even in French -- is grotesque, and the story is indecisive. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2001
Asterix comes to life!
Asterix and Obelix take on Caeser is a visual feast. They director has recreated the gaul's little village and indeed their entire world down to the smallest detail. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2001 by "rastalareux"
Best Cast and Film of Asterix Series!..
I watched this film on movie and It is really great!.. Cast of a film can't be good than ever. You will not believe to your eyes when you see Gerard Depardieu in the film as acting... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2001 by "bugmaster"
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