Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

In 50 BC, Empress of China, Empress Foo, is imprisoned by a ruthless prince and his treacherous advisor. Her only hope is Princess Sass-Yi, who escapes and travels to Gaul to seek help from the two brave warriors Asterix and Obelix. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to the mythical Middle Kingdom to save her mother and liberate her country.

While the film was a commercial success in its native France, it received mixed to negative reviews from international critics, who often found its humor and plot to be derivative and uninspired, despite the star power and lavish production. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the familiar charm but others finding it lacking in innovation.

• The film suffers from a predictable plot and humor that doesn't always land.

• Visually, it's a grand spectacle, but it lacks the charm and wit of previous installments.

• Despite a strong cast and ambitious scale, the execution falls short of expectations.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be entertaining and visually impressive, appreciating the adventure and the performances of the cast. However, many noted that the storyline could be predictable and the humor not as sharp as expected.

The film features Zlatan Ibrahimović in his acting debut, playing the Roman soldier Captain Antivirus.