Asterix at the Olympic Games
Astérix aux Jeux olympiques
2008FranceLanguage: frDirected by Thomas Langmann★ 5.2
Available in English: subtitled
Astérix and Obélix have to win the Olympic Games in order to help their friend Alafolix marry Princess Irina. Brutus uses every trick in the book to have his own team win the game, and get rid of his father Julius Caesar in the process.
Themes and style
Tone
whimsicalabsurdistdark comedy
Pacing
episodicescalating
Story
competitioncon deception
Emotion
loyalty under pressurebelongingall-consuming love
Themes
life under oppressionnational identityclass and money
Feel
crowd pleaserfun scaryrewatchable
Violence
mild