Cleopatra and Caesar have an argument over whether or not the Egyptians are still a great people, despite being conquered by the Romans. To prove her case, Cleopatra promises that her people will build a new palace within three months. She summons Edifis the architect to lead the effort, promising him that he will be showered in gold if he succeeds, and fed to the crocodiles if he does not.
The hapless Edifis, recognising that the task is all but impossible, and with no desire to end up as a crocodile chow, immediately sets off to Gaul to enlist the aid of his old friend Getafix the druid. Getafix, of course, beings his friends Asterix and Obelix along to help, and Obelix brings his canine companion Dogmatix along too.
Even with the aid of Getafix's magic potion, the Gauls will have their work cut out for them, as Edifis's rival Artifis is eager to see the project fail, and more than willing to help make sure it does. As, indeed, is Caesar himself ...
Asterix and Cleopatra is the second film based on the famous French comic books, and the first to actually involve the creators of the series. It is definitely a step up from the first entry, with better animation and voice acting, and more chuckles to be had. I still can't exactly rave about it, though. It definitely shows its age at times.
This is probably only for dedicated fans of the comics. Everyone else can skip it, or just watch the best part: Artifis's Arsenic Cake Song, below.
Just don't blame me if you get an ear worm!
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