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Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Cast: Tom Kenny, Tom Kenny, Grey DeLisle, Grey DeLisle
A leaked animatic—an early, storyboard-driven version of the film Popeye, roughly 87 minutes long, featuring dialogue and music, but lacking final animation polish. Set off on a heartfelt and visually inventive quest: Popeye embarks on a mission to find his father. The narrative brims with the physical comedy and expressive movement characteristic of classic cartoons, animated in Genndy Tartakovsky’s signature style—but in loose, storyboard form.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Popeye Animatic from 2013, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, is a rough, storyboard-driven version of the proposed Popeye film that showcases the physical comedy and expressive animation style characteristic of the classic cartoons. While the film has not received widespread critical or public attention, it offers a glimpse into Tartakovsky's vision for a visually inventive and heartfelt adaptation of the iconic character.
Why you might like this:
Fans of classic cartoon animation and the physical comedy of Genndy Tartakovsky's signature style will particularly appreciate this 2013 Popeye animatic. The loose, storyboard-driven presentation captures the expressive movement and heartfelt adventure of Popeye's quest to find his father, offering a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process.