Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods is a 2014 French 3D computer-animated adventure family comedy film based on the comic book series Asterix created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The film is directed by Louis Clichy and co-written by Alexandre Astier. It is the first Asterix film animated in 3D and the ninth animated feature based on the series.

Plot

The story follows the indomitable Gauls of a small village in Armorica who resist the Roman occupation. Julius Caesar, frustrated by his inability to conquer the village, devises a new plan. He decides to build a luxurious residential complex, "The Mansions of the Gods," near the village to attract Roman settlers and assimilate the Gauls into Roman culture.

Asterix and Obelix discover the construction and decide to sabotage the project. They use various tactics to disrupt the work, including convincing the local wildlife to reclaim the land and causing chaos among the Roman workers. Despite their efforts, the first mansion is completed, and Roman citizens begin to move in.

The Gauls initially resist the changes, but some villagers are tempted by the luxuries offered by the Romans. Tensions rise as the village becomes divided. However, Asterix and Obelix manage to unite the villagers and launch a final assault on the Mansions of the Gods, ultimately driving the Romans away and restoring peace to their village.

Characters

• Asterix - The clever and brave warrior of the village.
• Obelix - Asterix's best friend, known for his immense strength.
• Julius Caesar - The Roman leader determined to conquer the Gaulish village.
• Getafix - The village druid who brews the magic potion that gives the Gauls their superhuman strength.
• Vitalstatistix - The chief of the Gaulish village.
• Cacofonix - The village bard whose singing is notoriously terrible.
• Fulliautomatix - The village blacksmith.
• Unhygienix - The village fishmonger.

Production

The film was produced by M6 Films, M6 Studio, and Belvision. The animation was done using 3D computer graphics, marking a departure from the traditional 2D animation of previous Asterix films. The voice cast includes Roger Carel as Asterix, Guillaume Briat as Obelix, and Lionel Astier as Julius Caesar.

Release

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods was released in France on November 26, 2014. It received positive reviews for its humor, animation quality, and faithfulness to the original comic book series. The film was later released in various other countries and dubbed into multiple languages.

Reception

The film was well-received by both critics and audiences. It was praised for its engaging story, humor, and high-quality animation. It also performed well at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films in France for the year.

See also

• Asterix (character)
• Asterix (comics)
• List of Asterix films
• René Goscinny
• Albert Uderzo