Goofy and lighthearted, director Robert Altman brings Popeye to the big screen as a live-action musical-comedy. Adapted from the comic, a sailor named Popeye comes to the quirky small town of Sweethaven looking for his long-lost father. Featuring a strong cast, the film is full of entertaining performances from Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, and Paul Dooley. Williams in particular is quite good, delivering a unique interpretation of Popeye that’s a bit softer than the cartoon version. And the music is also especially well-done, with catchy and whimsical songs such as “I’m Mean,” “He Needs Me,” and of course “I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.” Yet a lot of the film’s energy is lost through Altman’s poor directing, which is often unfocused. But despite its faults, Popeye is incredibly charming and fun.