History YMMV / TheAdventuresOfSpirouAndFantasio

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hesO9Z3gLYY&list=PLbxY8hlawufEYJLTviBrPPVafVEdls0du&index=18 The main theme]] strongly remain of the Franchise/JamesBond one, and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeIrpep9GzQ&list=PLbxY8hlawufEYJLTviBrPPVafVEdls0du&index=17 romantic theme]] stand out as well.
* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby since he got older, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy a la UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, instead of a conservative high-class man like he [[{{Typecasting}} repeatedly does]] in comedies since 2014, was refreshing.

* SpiritualSuccessor: The scenario does not resemble the album ''Z is for Zorglub'' all that much despite obviously borrowing to it. Instead, it's quite close to the plot of ''[[Film/{{Fantomas}} Fantomas Unleashed]]''. In it, a Film/JamesBond-esque villain [[KidnappedScientist kidnaps several scientists]] (including an old, mustachioed one) and puts them to work in his VolcanoLair in order to make a powerful {{brainwash|ed}}ing HypnoRay. A TwoGuysAndAGirl ensemble proceeds to save them. Said ensemble includes a journalist and his LoveInterest (who's also a reporter). The main difference lies in the fact that ''Fantomas Unleashed'' used a laser gun for MindControl (albeit those were used too with the zorlgwaves in ''Z is for Zorglub'') and have a 45 feet range, [[spoiler: while the zorglwaves can brainwash all humans on Earth at once. ]]

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby since he got older, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy a la UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, instead of a conservative high-class man like he [[{{Typecasting}} repeatedly does]] since 2014, was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby since he got older, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy, instead of a conservative high-class man like he did in the last ten years, was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy, instead of a conservative high-class man like he did in the last ten years, was refreshing.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: [[AdaptationDyeJob The hair color change]] of Seccotine was not very well received-despite justified by AbilityOverAppearance. But the reactions were negligible when compared to those about Spirou's complete change of personality, despite faithful to the original in terms of appearance. Globally, he's his own antithesis, being dishonest, greedy, asocial, disagreeable, and a wet blanket. In comics, Spirou is law-abiding, disinterested,a loyal friend, daring, and a NiceGuy. Plus making him afraid of planes (while having a [[OriginsEpisode pilot licence]] in comics), and being described hyperactive with a bit of strabismus does not match with his usual description as well. Nothing justified this, except perhaps if the goal was to make a LovableRogue out of him. But, being UnintentionallyUnsympathetic, Spirou missed the "lovable" part.[[spoiler: As he TookALevelInKindness in the second part of the movie, which was an OriginsEpisode, the initial intention was probably to demonstrate that his usual friends clique shaped Spirou into a hero. Unfortunately, that fact that there was only one movie did not left enough time to develop the concept.]]

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: [[AdaptationDyeJob The hair color change]] of Seccotine was not very well received-despite justified by AbilityOverAppearance. But the reactions were negligible when compared to those about Spirou's complete change of personality, despite faithful to the original in terms of appearance. Globally, he's his own antithesis, being dishonest, greedy, asocial, disagreeable, and a wet blanket. Plus making him afraid of planes (while having a pilot licence in comics), and being described hyperactive with a bit of strabismus does not match with his usual description as well. Nothing justified this, except perhaps if the goal was to make LovableRogue out of him. But, being UnintentionallyUnsympathetic, Spirou missed the "lovable" part.[[spoiler: As he TookALevelInKindness in the second part of the movie, which was an OriginsEpisode, the initial intention was probably to demonstrate that his usual friends clique shaped Spirou into a hero. Unfortunately, that fact that there was only one movie did not left enough time to develop the concept. ]]

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy, instead of a conservative high-class guy like he did in the last ten years, was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with each other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy instead of a conservative high-class guy like he did in the last ten years was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit [[ChewingTheScenery hysterical]] way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy instead of a conservative high-class guy like he did in the last ten years was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier has an opposite shaped silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit hysterical way, like his first [[Film/AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, and certainly his health would not allow in to be in a film. Meanwhile Pierre Richard was already Spirou's grandfather in the movie of ComicBook/LePetitSpirou the year before. YouLookFamiliar surely had to be avoided, despite the movies do not have ties with other.[[/note]] To the others, Christian Clavier was a good choice as, if it wasn't for the silhouette, he resembled the character when it comes to his face and behavior. Like in his second interpretation of [[Film/AsterixAndObelixMissionCleopatra Asterix]], Christian Clavier did manage to render a wise, quiet character. Plus, these viewers felt that Clavier playing a CoolOldGuy instead of a conservative high-class guy like he did in the last ten years was refreshing.

* BrokenBase: When it comes to Creator/ChristianClavier as Count of Champignac. To some viewers, it was a case of QuestionableCasting, as Clavier as an opposite silhouette (small and a bit chubby, while in the comics the Count is tall and thin). They also feared that he would play this wise, composed character in a bit hysterical way, like his first [[AsterixAndObelixTakeOnCaesar Asterix]]'s interpretation (also a wise character). Those viewers had rather cast either Creator/JeanRochefort, or Creator/PierreRichard in the role, notably for physical resemblance. [[note]] It was not possible anyway as Jean Rochefort died during production, [[/note]]

* DesignatedHero: AdaptationalJerkass hits all the cast quite hard. In Spirou's case it's especially outrageous that he was made a pickpocket (it never happened in [[MultipleChoicePast his origin stories]] until then). [[spoiler: Despite his abilities are handy [[ChekhovsSkill throughout the story ]] and he's reformed in the end]], many fans were shocked that this IdealHero was presented as an outlaw OnlyInItForTheMoney. [[note]]Especially when you know that his first editor, Jean Dupuis, was a devout christian who thought American comics were too subversive and wanted to make more suitable stories. And in the very first apparition of Spirou, Rob-Vel was particularly asked to design "the most virtuous bellboy ever". [[/note]] [[spoiler: Trying to kill a Zorglub under MindControl by making him fall in his own LavaPit can be seen as particularly heinous too.]]

* SpiritualSuccessor: The scenario does not resemble the album ''Z is for Zorglub'' all that much despite obviously borrowing to it. Instead, it's quite close to the plot of ''[[Film/{{Fantomas}} Fantomas Unleashed]]''. In it, a Film/JamesBond-esque villain [[KidnappedScientist kidnaps several scientists]] (including an old, mustachioed one) and puts them to work in his VolcanoLair in order to make a powerful {{brainwash|ed}}ing brainwashing HypnoRay. A TwoGuysAndAGirl ensemble proceeds to save them. Said ensemble includes a journalist and his LoveInterest (who's also a reporter). The main difference lies in the fact that ''Fantomas Unleashed'' used a laser gun for MindControl (albeit those were used too with the zorlgwaves in ''Z is for Zorglub'') and have a 45 feet range, [[spoiler: while the zorglwaves can brainwash all humans on Earth at once. ]]

* SpiritualSuccessor: The scenario do not resembles this much to the album ''Z is for Zorglub'' that shall have inspired it. Instead, it's quite close to the plot of ''[[Film/{{Fantomas}} Fantomas Unleashed]]''. In it, a Film/JamesBond-esque villain [[KidnappedScientist kidnaps several scientists]] (including an old, mustachioed one) and puts them to work in his VolcanoLair in order to make a powerful {{brainwash|ed}}ing brainwashing HypnoRay. A TwoGuysAndAGirl ensemble proceeds to save them. Said ensemble includes a journalist and his LoveInterest (who's also a reporter). The main difference lies in the fact that ''Fantomas Unleashed'' used a laser gun for MindControl (albeit those were used too with the zorlgwaves in ''Z is for Zorglub'') and have a 45 feet range, [[spoiler: while the zorglwaves can brainwash all humans on Earth at once. ]]