Popeye applies for a lifeguard job when he sees Olive in the pool, but Bluto also wants the job (and Olive). The manager, Wimpy, asks them to demonstrate their skills in a contest.
Is this worth your time? Look, if you have seven minutes to kill and you miss the days when cartoons were just two guys hitting each other until someone turned into a pretzel, then yes. It's vintage Fleischer magic, perfect for anyone who likes their animation a little bit chaotic and their heroes permanently squinting...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Eduardo Notari
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"Is this worth your time? Look, if you have seven minutes to kill and you miss the days when cartoons were just two guys hitting each other until someone turned into a pretzel, then yes. It's vintage Fleischer magic, perfect for anyone who likes their animation a little bit chaotic and their heroes permanently squinting. If you're looking for a plot that makes sense, or if the sound of a steam whistle gives you a headache, skip it. Bluto is basically a bully with zero redeeming qualities, which i..."
Joe Stultz, Jack Ward, Edward Watkins
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