'Shuteye Popeye (1952)' sees Popeye go toe-to-toe with a mouse, 'Tom and Jerry' style. He's just trying to get some sleep but his snoring disturbs the little critter. We're actually asked to empathise more with the mouse here, but Popeye is just so innocent and tolerant throughout that it's quite difficult to do so. At most, you just sort of stay ambivalent about the whole thing. Still, the piece is enjoyable enough. It's simple but effective, with a few satisfying set-pieces and chucklesome moments. It does end with a particularly off-putting sight-gag, though. Plus, it doesn't really feel like it has an identity, as such. 6/10
Review of Shuteye Popeye
