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Summary: There's JUST SOMETHING about this movie ...
Review: This movie has a combination of things which personally strike me, not least of which is Robin Williams portraying the powerful Popeye (and who else could do the job?!?). There's something about the story and the development of the characters and the unusual music that keeps me glued to the movie, providing me with laughs and a sense of refreshing, delightful entertainment.Recommend this movie? You bet! But I don't think that it's a movie that everyone will enjoy; just those who want a wonderful trip back to their childhood with a living Popeye and Olive Oyl. For those who want to take that trip, I think this movie does a very special job. One that I'll cherish for years to come!
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Summary: Not A Smash, But Still Quite Notable
Review: Well, this was never really my favorite movie. But the quality of much recent media has increased my opinion of "Popeye" quite a bit. Most people can not seem to make a movie these days without giving us all effects and no story, showering us with blood, sex, or profanity, trying to force feed us what is politically correct, or having someone killed every other minute. The fact that "Popeye" does not fall into any of these categories greatly increases my opinion of it. Now it is not the most worthy movie to be sure. HOWEVER, there are many memorable elements. The scenery is simple, but it does carry charm. The songs are cute and memorable. The town's fear of Popeye, and later its acceptance of him is realistic and well done. It is touching how Popeye fights through a difficult journey to find his father, and funny when he gets into different kinds of trouble on the way, and accidentally becomes the town's hero. (When he accidentally pushes the tax man into the water.) Popeye's father is handled well. First we hear of him. (Although we don't know the person everyone is talking about is Popeye's father.) Then we see him, and the resemblance to Popeye makes it obvious that he is Popeye's father; then they meet and discover each other. Popeye's final persuit of Bluto is suspenseful and hilarious. We finally see Popeye and his father together and they get on each other's nerves the whole way. Popeye's father even carries out his role as a father when he pushes Popeye into doing something so he can save the day! So while this is not exactly a smash hit, (in my opinion) it carries many worthy elements; it is worth the time; and while it may not become a classic, it will probably carry a strong cult following. If you have not seen it, do so. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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Summary: What's wrong with this movie?
Review: I can understand why many people don't like this movie. In an era filled with action packed films and realism, this movie looks like a throw back to when Shirley Temple was still a child. But that's what makes this movie so great. It's "new" and refreshing! The music is great, Popeye is . . . Popeye and Olive looks exactly the way I envisioned her to look like if she was a real person. The movie follows the traditional story of the Popeye cartoon. It's simple, unadulterated and clean. It shames me that society is so closed minded that they would much rather embrace a movie like Independence Day (which I'll readily admit that I waited in line on July 3 to watch the movie at 12:01 AM on July 4). While fool hardy mucks attempt to shove a movie of such flavor like Popeye down into the bowels of the bargain bins. Popeye needs to be cherished and not shunned. Why does a movie like the Power Rangers with it's mixed messages and hypocritical theme succeed while Popeye with it's extraordinary humor and innocence is thrashed?
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Summary: Fun Live Popeye!
Review: i agree with justin that popeye is a comic masterpiece, who else could have played popeye i can't think of anyone . though it maybe chaotic it's alot of fun to watch & one of my childhood favorites also one of the ones that got me interested in music strangely enough. robin williams is a genius when it comes to character roles , popeye is perfect for him & Shelley duvall steals the show as olive oyl along with a cast that made a fan out of me. So Mr. Altman should'nt write this film off his list he should keep it you've got a fan, mr. altman i'm glad you directed popeye another director probably would have really messed it up thanks keep on making fun films. ahhghhh well blow me down!
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Summary: Awful!
Review: This is one of the strangest, most boring, most badly acted movies my family has suffered through. Even the kids, who like almost anything as long as it's not black & white, hated it. The music is terrible, Popeye's lines are almost incomprehensible, and Shelley Duvall's Olive Oyl is not cute or sweet or even the least bit likeable. She is only annoying -- completely, totally, irritatingly annoying. When the octopus pulled her under water near the end of the film, my nine-year-old said, "What a relief! At least we don't have to put up with her anymore."
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Summary: What happen to a music CD?
Review: I, along with Robin William's Mom thinks this was one of his best. I would really like to have a CD of the songs, but it is nowhere to be found. You can get one for almost any movie but this one. It is never too late for the Movie Studio to correct this mistake.
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Summary: Believe those who reviewed it here, NOT the critics.
Review: I really do not know how this film flopped in the Box Office: Just like every reviewer (not weird critics) who wrote here, I believe this is an extraordinary movie. One of the critics wrote that it is boring? I really really really cannot see if the guy is talking about this movie or another. If you wanna see for yourself just skim the other reviews: This is a movie that has been watched tens and hundreds of times by those who own it. Boring? I do not know of any other movie that can withstand repeated viewing like this one, nor that has been so reported by its most positive reviewers. Our whole family has watched this film for hundreds of times, other reviewers also mention similar numbers. Why? 1- The script is unbelievable: Popeye (Williams) is blabbering all the time (as well as other chartacters): Somebody is always saying something, and each time we watch the movie again, we find new jokes, and in good style. We know those who produced the film did not rip-us off. Many movies that made much better at the box office cannot stand to be viewed twice. 2- The characters are a real Popeye movie come to life: Every one is the real cartoon come to life, the way you have them stored in your imagination. This is a delight not available in any similar movie. 3- Any person seeking to see a Popeye movie is not interested in the issues discussed by the critics... come on guys, are they reviewing Gone With The Wind? This is a perfect Popeye movie; and if that's what you want you will see it at least 10 times... guaranteed. Too bad about the reviews; I even saw an interview with Robin Williams and let me tell you, when this film was mentioned he was really "embarrassed". We love his style and comedy in his other movies but we do not agree with him timid attitude: We believe this is one of his best films.
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Summary: Lemme tell you 'bout a film
Review: I am a 20 year old male who grew up loving this film. It is the greatest thing to happen to the world since God created it. I've probably seen it over 200 times and I will see it at least 200 more. Do not listen to what any film critic says, this movie rocks. The cast is ideal. The setting fits perfectly.The songs are cool (especially the food song and when Popeye writes to Sweet Pea, sob). This is a movie you can appreciate at 2 in the morning or when you're fully awake.If you don't own this movie then you haven't truly lived.
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Summary: A classic, not just for cartoon Popeye fans
Review: I hated the comic strip, and I'm not a huge fan of Robin Williams, but this movie has been in my top 10 since first I saw it. Perfect casting, dead-on acting, and inspired visual design, plus a realy great soundtrack. Sadly, this movie suffered the same fate as Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits: it was marketed as a movie for kids when it really wasn't. I wish they'd release a DVD...
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Summary: Blow me down! What a flick!
Review: "Popeye" was one of the first movies I ever watched and I still love it today. I always loved the cartoons and Robin Williams IS Popeye. I thought I was watching the cartoon at times. Bluto, Olive Oyl and the whole cast are so great in this movie that they all deserved Oscars. Check out the opening credits for a 2 second black and white cartoon opening. Made me hungry for hamburgers too. Popeye shows that it takes heart to overcome trouble and not muscle. He's the best. Great story. A classic.
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