While set in antiquity, the humor is distinctly modern. Chabat breaks the fourth wall and uses anachronisms (references to modern construction workers, unions, and pop culture) that work surprisingly well within the cartoon logic.
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The film is a direct adaptation of the comic Asterix and Cleopatra , widely considered one of the best in the series. It keeps the narrative structure intact, including the famous argument between the Queen and Caesar. While set in antiquity, the humor is distinctly modern