Royal Air Force News Friday, August 23, 2019 R'n'R 3
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Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion
UK Box Office Top 10
In cinemas and on Sky Cinema on August 30 – rating PG
Cracking fun with cartoon hero
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OR HARDCORE fans of Asterix The Gaul the latest instalment of the film series Asterix: The Secret of The Magic Potion, ends a three-year wait. It has seemed like a lifetime since we last clapped eyes on our favourite fighting cartoon character. This cracking chaotic jaunt, directed by Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy, with all the favourite ‘-ix’ based characters, makes up for any delay. The film quickly transports older viewers back to childhood memories, but has more than enough contemporary humour to enthral and attract a new audience
to the beloved comic book series from René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Things kick off with the wellworn, simpler comic-drawn recap of why the famous village has been able to fight off the entire Roman Empire and be a particularly nasty pain in the backside of the Empire’s head honcho, Julius Caesar. The series can boast its own theme park and countless book and film releases. Sitting in the screening room it seemed obvious anyone over 30 remembered the TV cartoons and books, while those under 30 were possibly new to the characters. Would this be a stumbling block? No, not at all it seemed. Laughs from all corners came throughout as the sharp writing catered for all ages. The only downside was the plot lines that were allowed to drift, remain incomplete and confusing. The story starts with village druid Getafix suffering a fall. Following this, his concerns about his future lead to him setting off to find a young druid to impart the recipe for the magic potion. The potion in
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question has allowed the village to defeat the Romans for so long. Asterix the druid and his oversized and super-strength sidekick Obelix head off to help solve the problem. Visually the new film is a delight – long gone are the hand-drawn images, although this style is used superbly during a montage section. As the three begin their trek we are introduced to fallen druid Demonix, who, hearing of Getafix’s
plans, sets about scuppering them, trying to sell the potion’s recipe to the Romans in the process. The clever use of modern names such as Selfix and Gin and Tonix works well, and the ending, which is nicely tied to a small plotline, is a visual feast – even tipping its hat to Avengers Assemble.
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HE LATEST addition to the HK Models range of plastic model kits is an impressive 1:32 scale replica of the Avro Lancaster B Mk III Bomber, the aircraft famously used in the Dambusters raid mission. This fantastic kit (pictured, right) consists of 854 parts, including the Upkeep bouncing bomb as used in the Operation Chastise dams raid in May 1943.
Markings for Lancaster B Mk III Special ED932/AJ-G of 617 Squadron RAF Scampton can also be found in the box.
‘The Lancaster was the most efficient RAF bomber of World War II’ Designed and built by AV Roe & Co, and powered by four RollsRoyce Merlin engines, the Lancaster began operations in March 1942 and with its superior speed, height and range was the most efficient RAF bomber of World War. II The Lancaster was chosen to equip No 617 ‘The Dambusters’ Squadron and was modified to carry the bouncing bomb. A special booklet (pictured left) has been included with the model kit, which combines Rad Shutters Auto by Squadron Leader Stuart G. Reid BSc RAF (Retired), pilot Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Lancaster PA474 1999-2010, with letters, written in 1974, from the crew of 617 Squadron who flew on the Dams Raid in 1943. The Avro Lancaster B MK III
Win! Dambuster D ED932/AJ-G model kit retails at £399.99 n Visit the Pocketbond website at: www.pocketbond.co.uk to find your local stockist. We have one of these brilliant kits – a must for any aviation model enthusiast – to win.
To be in with a chance of owning it, all you have to do is send us the correct answer to the following question: What was the name of the company that designed and built the Avro Lancaster?
Email your answer, marked Lancaster kit competition, to: comp et it ions@raf ne ws.co.u k or post it to: RAF News, Room 68, Lancaster Building, HQ Air Command, High Wycombe, HP14 4UE, to arrive by September 6. Please remember to include your full postal address.