Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

It's heavy-handed and people dressing up in silly costumes to look and move like animated characters really doesn't work.

Despite its diverse cast, jokes aimed at Chinese people and Asian culture feel like tired relics from the 20th century.

Cassel and Cotillard elevate the proceedings with limited screen time, but is the movie worth watching just for them? Not really.

Yes, the plot is somewhat thin and the action rather predictable, but it’s delivered with a swagger and verve that Goscinny and Uderzo would be proud of.

The film is driven by rib-tickling moments, high production value and a fresh story, but it’s best viewed independent of the iconic comic book series. It’s a family entertainer for those who don’t mind a slightly slow-paced watch...

There are few bright spots in this Gaul-ling retelling of a beloved comic book.

... Fine tunes the broad strokes of the rescuable past films without reneging on their merits. [Full review in Spanish]

After five movies, it's time to be realistic and hang up the sword: live-action doesn't work for a character that's so dependent on drawing such as Asterix. [Full review in Spanish]

Lellouche's Obelix gobbles up the healthy version of Asterix. [Full review in Spanish]