this be definitely a must see film . the excellent director alain chabat ( also act a ceasar ) have manage to capture the very essence of the adventure of astérix ( the french comic book it base upon ) and to create a fantastically modern and intelligent comedy and which be also an homage to the world of animated film . this movie be so funny and so full of joke ( both visual and speak ) that it might take you two or three screening before you notice them all and between your burst of laughter . the only drawback be that a non french audience ( or at least a non french speak audience ) might not get all the private joke . there be so many dialogue impossible to translate and so many situation directly relate either to the comic book or to the french way of life and that the fun might be lessen . however and it still totally worth see for the beautiful picture and the amazing stunt and the music and the totally crazy atmosphere and the excellent acting . all actor be great and but the film would not be the same without jamel debouze and gérard darmon and edouard baer . and please do not ever compare this magnificent film to the terrible previous one base on the same comic book represent astérix et obélix contre césar and direct by claude zidi .