Due to an unfortunate accident involving Obelix throwing a menhir, Getafix the druid not only loses his memory, but goes completely mad. Now deprived of the wisdom of their beloved druid and the protection provided by his magic potion, the Armorican village falls prey to a proclaimed soothsayer who comes with ominous predictions and overweening ambitions. It's up to Asterix to keep his villager friends within reason and hopefully get Getafix to remember the magic potion's recipe before the impending Roman attack.
Writing
Goscinny's wordplay survives translation surprisingly intact
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn chaos before CGI smoothed everything boring
Score
Jaunty brass that WILL get stuck in your head
Director
Philippe Grimond
Roger Carel
Astérix (voice)
Pierre Tornade
Obélix (voice)
Julien Guiomar
Devin (voice)
Marie-Anne Chazel
Bonnemine (voice)
Henri Labussière
Panoramix (voice)
Roger Lumont
Centurion (voice)
Edgar Givry
Assurancetourix (voice)
Henri Poirier
Abraracourcix (voice)
Jean-Claude Robbe
Blocus (voice)
Gérard Croce
Décurion (voice)
Patrick Préjean
Optione (voice)
Paul Bisciglia
Agecanonix (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This adapts two separate comics: 'Le Combat des chefs' and 'Le Devin', which explains the slightly disjointed two-act structure.
The 1989 release marked the first Asterix film without original creator René Goscinny's involvement; he died in 1977, leaving Uderzo to approve this somewhat divisive entry.
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