Popeye and Olive can't ignore it when produce vendor Bluto comes by with his terribly overloaded cart, whipping his horse and denying it water. They intervene and, while Bluto fights them off for a while, ultimately prevail.
Allen Rose, Ben Hardaway
Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for vintage animation, sure, watch it. It’s perfect for anyone who hates seeing a bully get their way. If you’re looking for high-concept storytelling or complex character arcs, though, maybe skip it. This is just Popeye doing what he does best. The whol...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for vintage animation, sure, watch it. It’s perfect for anyone who hates seeing a bully get their way. If you’re looking for high-concept storytelling or complex character arcs, though, maybe skip it. This is just Popeye doing what he does best. The whole thing kicks off with Bluto acting like a total jerk. He’s whipping this horse like it’s made of rubber, and the cart is just absurdly overloaded. Honestly, the poor horse looks l..."
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