Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph

Original title: Iznogoud

2005
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

3.8/10

1.9K

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Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)

Parody Comedy Family Fantasy

A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..

Directors
- Patrick Braoudé
- Steve Carr
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

3.8/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Patrick Braoudé
- Steve Carr
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Version of Iznogoud (1995)

Soundtracks
Quand je serai calife
Performed by Michaël Youn
Written by Patrick Braoudé (as P Braoudé) and Jacques Davidovici (as J Davidovici)
© 2004 Vertigo Productions / L'Arbre et la Colombe / Sing Sing

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Review

Featured review

Messy, but with good moments

This movie is based on a lesser known comic by the authors of Asterix. The first half of the movie feels rather messy, as we go through Grand Vizier Iznogoud's various schemes and dreams for assassinating the dumb but lovable caliph. These scenes feel rushed and poorly presented. It gets better towards the end, though. The acting is a tad too over-the-top at times.

Whilst the movie as a whole is uneven, there are many good moments. The genie twins are hilarious and steal every scene they're in. There are plenty of the enjoyable modern references we see in Asterix (e.g. Iznogoud's take on "running water"). It's cartoonish humor with adult savvy.