Robert Altman’s adaptation of Popeye won't fundamentally alter anyone's perspective. However, it is remarkably charming. It's a faithful and somewhat eccentric adaptation of the comic strip, and it succeeds as an example of unrestrained silliness. Harry Nilsson’s songs are wonderfully odd – unusual but memorable melodies that reflect the film’s cartoonish nature. Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall don't simply portray Popeye and Olive Oyl; they embody these characters fully. Their physical humor is so carefully executed, so heightened, that each gesture evokes a frame from E.C. Segar's original drawings. The movie's look is remarkable. Sweethaven, constructed entirely on location in Malta, resembles a three-dimensional cartoon—with skewed viewpoints, intense colors, and improbable building designs. It’s a place that seems to exist between what’s real and what’s drawn. For those of us who were raised with these characters – Williams, Duvall, Ray Walston, and Jules Feiffer (who wrote the script) – the film brings a great deal of nostalgic pleasure. It's like looking back on an earlier, more reasonable time in our lives. Not all movies have to be profound; occasionally, they just need to entertain.

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