Asterix the Gaul
Astérix le Gaulois
1967FranceLanguage: frDirected by Ray Goossens★ 6.5
Available in English: subtitled
In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.
Themes and style
Tone
whimsicalabsurdistdark comedywarm
Pacing
episodicescalating
Story
survivalescaperebellion
Emotion
loyalty under pressurebelongingthe family you choose
Themes
colonial historylife under oppressionnational identity
Feel
fun scarycrowd pleaserrewatchable
Violence
mild