: The famous Sphinx scene includes a parody of Cyrano de Bergerac ("C'est un roc !... C'est un cap !")—a nod to Depardieu's previous role.
: Some English tracks have been criticized for leaving rapid dialogue untranslated or containing minor spelling errors.
: Avoid the Miramax English-dubbed version if you want the full experience; it cut approximately 20 minutes of footage, including many of Gérard Depardieu’s scenes and jokes about Cleopatra’s nose. Translation Challenges