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10. Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

The first film adaptation of the popular French comic series Asterix & Obelix hit cinemas in 1999 with Christian Clavier and Gérard Depardieu in the title roles.

The film was a big hit and spawned several sequels, most recently the 2012 effort Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia. Unfortunately, things then began to look less exciting for the two Gauls.

However, after over a decade away from the screen, the duo are back in a brand new adventure directed by acclaimed French filmmaker Guillaume Canet.

Canet also stars in the film as Asterix, whilst Gilles Lellouche takes his turn as Obelix. This may or may not have something to do with a bunch of allegations levelled at Depardieu and the fact that he's a massive fan of Vladimir Putin.

Yikes.

With the one and only Marion Cotillard also part of the cast, Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom looks set to get the franchise back on the right path.

It's the first totally original story for the pair and will see them travel to Imperial China to assist a princess in her time of need.

Sounds like a right jolly old time.