Bluto tries to dodge the draft by fooling Popeye.Bluto tries to dodge the draft by fooling Popeye.Bluto tries to dodge the draft by fooling Popeye.
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Dave Barry
- Bluto
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Jack Mercer
- Popeye
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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- Dan Gordon
- James Tyer(uncredited)
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- ConnectionsFeatured in ToonHeads: A ToonHeads Special: The Wartime Cartoons (2001)
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How to dodge the draft
Will admit to preferring, as far as Popeye cartoons go, Fleischer Studios' output throughout the 30s. Find that they are better made, more inventive and funnier, they tended to be formulaic in terms of story but when they did their changes of pace (and they had a number of those) they were generally better than those of Famous Studios from the early 40s onwards.
Am not implying here that Famous Studios' output isn't good. Much of it is actually, though the later years did see evidence of tight budgets and hasty deadlines which accounted for the inferior animation quality (a general issue with later Famous Studios), the stories being far less imaginative and the humour not as plentiful or imaginative, also with it being more amusing than hilarious. With that being said, most of them were among the studio's better efforts in an increasingly variable output, being still funny and with great character interaction and even better music as well as some successful changes of pace. Definitely better than the later Herman and Katnip and later Casper cartoons.
Although a perfectly reasonable World War II Popeye cartoon, 'Seein Red, White and Blue' is still not one of the best representations of Popeye. The best Popeye cartoons are great to classic, this fits under the pretty decent distinction.
'Seein Red White and Blue' is not perfect. It is occasionally a little on the heavy-handed side, it is not very imaginative in terms of story and some of the humour is slightly childish and could have had more surprises.
Inevitably there are stereotypes, and they are not for the easily offended. Would have liked to have had the supporting characters given more interesting things to do.
The conflict however is reasonably strong here, with enough of the supporting characters being far from bland and serving their purpose well (though there are definitely more interesting supporting characters in Popeye cartoons). Popeye is, as in the other wartime Popeye cartoons, easy to like and amusing as well as resourceful and brave, he seems comfortable and fits well in the setting here. Bluto is just as funny and perhaps even more interesting.
Writing-wise, there is very funny material in 'Seein Red, White and Blue' and it does boast some inventive moments visually and in the well-timed gags. As said, the characterisation is strong, meaning that there is tense and humorous interaction. Regarding any surprises, the change of pace with the spinach was the most noticeable one.
On top of all this, the animation and music are without complaint. The animation is fluid and beautifully detailed, everything looks meticulous and like a lot of effort and care went into it clearly. As always with the Popeye cartoons the music is of outstanding quality, lushly and cleverly orchestrated with lots of energy, it adds to the action and enhances it even. Jack Mercer does a great job as Popeye and makes the most out of his material. The voice work for Bluto is good, but do prefer William Pennell, Jackson Beck and Gus Wickie.
Concluding, decent. 6/10 Bethany Cox
Am not implying here that Famous Studios' output isn't good. Much of it is actually, though the later years did see evidence of tight budgets and hasty deadlines which accounted for the inferior animation quality (a general issue with later Famous Studios), the stories being far less imaginative and the humour not as plentiful or imaginative, also with it being more amusing than hilarious. With that being said, most of them were among the studio's better efforts in an increasingly variable output, being still funny and with great character interaction and even better music as well as some successful changes of pace. Definitely better than the later Herman and Katnip and later Casper cartoons.
Although a perfectly reasonable World War II Popeye cartoon, 'Seein Red, White and Blue' is still not one of the best representations of Popeye. The best Popeye cartoons are great to classic, this fits under the pretty decent distinction.
'Seein Red White and Blue' is not perfect. It is occasionally a little on the heavy-handed side, it is not very imaginative in terms of story and some of the humour is slightly childish and could have had more surprises.
Inevitably there are stereotypes, and they are not for the easily offended. Would have liked to have had the supporting characters given more interesting things to do.
The conflict however is reasonably strong here, with enough of the supporting characters being far from bland and serving their purpose well (though there are definitely more interesting supporting characters in Popeye cartoons). Popeye is, as in the other wartime Popeye cartoons, easy to like and amusing as well as resourceful and brave, he seems comfortable and fits well in the setting here. Bluto is just as funny and perhaps even more interesting.
Writing-wise, there is very funny material in 'Seein Red, White and Blue' and it does boast some inventive moments visually and in the well-timed gags. As said, the characterisation is strong, meaning that there is tense and humorous interaction. Regarding any surprises, the change of pace with the spinach was the most noticeable one.
On top of all this, the animation and music are without complaint. The animation is fluid and beautifully detailed, everything looks meticulous and like a lot of effort and care went into it clearly. As always with the Popeye cartoons the music is of outstanding quality, lushly and cleverly orchestrated with lots of energy, it adds to the action and enhances it even. Jack Mercer does a great job as Popeye and makes the most out of his material. The voice work for Bluto is good, but do prefer William Pennell, Jackson Beck and Gus Wickie.
Concluding, decent. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Dec 19, 2018
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- Runtime7 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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