Altman goes Disney and I have to say it's quite the mess. Robin Williams tried his best to bring Popeye to life, but I just don't think the character translates well to film because he is a literal cartoon. That means showing some of the outlandish things that cartoon characters can do can look off-putting on film. In this specific one, Popeyes arms are massive just like in the cartoon, but it comes of the screen as fake and obscure. Shelly Duvall is reduced to a Mary Sue type role which I guess is cartoon accurate, but again, this does not translate well to film and hasn't aged well at all.
I have to admit that I liked some of the set design and the levity of the picture, but I couldn't take this seriously while watching it for the first time at the tender age of 23. Maybe this was not targeted for my age group and that's why I had a tough time with it. Pass on this unless you want to experience an 80s children's movie. If you're sober though, I wish you luck on your adventure because this picture is whacky.
I have to admit that I liked some of the set design and the levity of the picture, but I couldn't take this seriously while watching it for the first time at the tender age of 23. Maybe this was not targeted for my age group and that's why I had a tough time with it. Pass on this unless you want to experience an 80s children's movie. If you're sober though, I wish you luck on your adventure because this picture is whacky.