Asterix & Obelix - 08 - Asterix E I Vichinghi (... Now

The film's attempt to update the 1967 comic Asterix and the Normans is its most controversial aspect:

: While her character is praised by some as a strong female role model compared to earlier female characters in the series, others found her dialogue on gender equality to be heavy-handed or "on-the-nose". Verdict Asterix & Obelix - 08 - Asterix e i vichinghi (...

Critics and fans alike widely praise the film's technical achievements: The film's attempt to update the 1967 comic

: The English dub features high-profile actors like Paul Giamatti (Asterix) and Brad Garrett (Obelix), whose performances are noted for fitting the characters' irascible and lovable personalities perfectly. : Some reviewers from IMDb felt the story

: The use of pop songs like "Eye of the Tiger" and "Get Down On It" during training montages is polarizing; some found it highly entertaining, while purists felt it clashed with the historical setting.

: Some reviewers from IMDb felt the story was "hijacked" by a clichéd teenage romance between Justforkix and a new character, Abba (the Viking chief's daughter), which sidelined the titular heroes.