Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure  •  1976  •  82 min

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)

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The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional

Viewer Rating
7.5

Overview

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is a 1976 animated comedy that follows the titular character and his hefty friend Obelix as they complete a series of absurd challenges set by Julius Caesar. The movie is rooted in the traditions of the original comic books, featuring a male-centric storyline without modern identity themes. Its lean traditional label reflects an emphasis on family cohesion, respect for elders, and cultural norms without overt Progressive revisionism or critique.


Starring Cast

Roger Carel  •   Jacques Morel  •   Pierre Tornade


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film focuses on universal themes of resistance against an external power and the defense of cultural identity, which can be interpreted from both progressive and conservative viewpoints. It critiques general human foibles and celebrates perseverance without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology, thus maintaining a neutral stance.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its source material, depicting characters primarily from a historical European context without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes or critiques.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film leans traditional by portraying a strong, cohesive village community that functions as an extended family, emphasizing respect for elders and tradition, and depicting stable, albeit comically portrayed, marital relationships without questioning traditional norms.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the adventures of Asterix and Obelix as they complete twelve tasks, with character relationships primarily centered on platonic friendship and comedic interactions, without exploring queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Twelve Tasks of Asterix' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the Gaulish heroes Asterix and Obelix undertaking a series of impossible tasks, and all character arcs and plot points are entirely unrelated to gender identity. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual individuals or experiences to evaluate.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. The narrative focuses on male protagonists undertaking challenges, and no female character is depicted defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical contests.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features established characters from the Asterix comic series. All main and supporting characters maintain the same gender as depicted in the original source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

All major and legacy characters in The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) are depicted consistently with their established racial portrayals from the original comic book series. No character's race was altered from its canonical depiction.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
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7.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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