The English dub of the 2008 live-action film Asterix at the Olympic Games
4. Brad Garrett as Obelix: Universally praised. Garrett captures Depardieu's physicality through voice alone—the rumbling good nature, the sudden outbursts, the childlike obsession with menhirs and boar. His line delivery of "These Romans are crazy!" is a highlight. asterix at the olympic games english dub work
Asterix at the Olympic Games DVD Review - www.impulsegamer.com - The English dub of the 2008 live-action film
The English dub of "Asterix at the Olympic Games" received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Reviewers praised the film's humor, animation, and action sequences, as well as the voice cast's performances. The film holds a 6.5/10 rating on IMDB and a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. His line delivery of "These Romans are crazy
The cast is a mixed bag. Clovis Cornillac (Asterix) tries hard but sounds like a generic action-cartoon hero, lacking the mischievous wit of classic voices like the late Lee Payant. Gérard Depardieu, reprising Obelix in English, at least brings authentic physical comedy, though his delivery is wooden. The oddest choice? Alain Delon as Caesar, dubbed into English by someone attempting a Shakespearean sneer that doesn’t match Delon’s weary Gallic cool.
The English dub work for Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) represents a complex cross-cultural production endeavor, as it sought to bring the most expensive non-English language film of its time to an international audience. While the film stars French icons like Gérard Depardieu and Alain Delon, its English-language adaptation was designed to align with the global reach of the Olympic theme. Production and Cast Dynamics
For the English version of the Asterix at the Olympic Games video game, the following actors provided the voices : Asterix: Leslie Clack Obelix: Paul Bandey Marcus Brutus: Matthew Géczy Sam Schieffer: Saul Jephcott Julius Caesar: Leslie Clack Getafix: Paul Bandey Doctormabus: David Gasman Film Production Context