Am somebody who likes to love a vast majority of the Popeye cartoons and likes the character himself. A likeable character whose chemistry and animosity with Bluto one that drives the cartoons with such fun and energy, always a highlight. Do have a preference for the Fleischer era cartoons, that are generally funnier, more imaginative and of higher quality, though many of the later Famous Studio offerings entertain, just inferior in quality.
Notable for being the second Famous Studios Popeye cartoon, 'Alona on the Sarong Seas' is not one of my favourite Popeye cartoons overall. Although it has pretty much everything that was so great about the best of the Fleischer output while not being quite as imaginative in the formula and humour. The result is a very good cartoon that is nearly great.
Did not find Olive Oyl as interesting or as well used as Popeye and Bluto, or her material as good. Margie Hines voices her well and fits the character (unlike Bonnie Poe), but being so familiar with Mae Questel as her voice it is not always easy imagining somebody else do it.
There are many good things though. The animation is great , the backgrounds have lost none of the meticulous attention to detail, it's fluid, Popeye still looks good and is recognisable in design and the shading has atmosphere. Every bit as good is the lively and lushly orchestrated music score, that has character and adds a lot to the action and enhances it.
Popeye is amusing and likeable still, he is convincing as a single character taking on a much larger army, and Jack Mercer doesn't disappoint with the voice acting. Bluto is just as funny and interesting and the chemistry between the two sparkles and carries 'Alona on the Sarong Seas' with a lot of energy.
Lots of dialogue and gags that are timed beautifully and are very funny, the best absolutely hilarious, and the energy doesn't let up. It is not a dull cartoon by any stretch. The ending is one of my favourites for any Popeye cartoon and although formulaic it's not repetitive.
Overall, very good and great at its best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Notable for being the second Famous Studios Popeye cartoon, 'Alona on the Sarong Seas' is not one of my favourite Popeye cartoons overall. Although it has pretty much everything that was so great about the best of the Fleischer output while not being quite as imaginative in the formula and humour. The result is a very good cartoon that is nearly great.
Did not find Olive Oyl as interesting or as well used as Popeye and Bluto, or her material as good. Margie Hines voices her well and fits the character (unlike Bonnie Poe), but being so familiar with Mae Questel as her voice it is not always easy imagining somebody else do it.
There are many good things though. The animation is great , the backgrounds have lost none of the meticulous attention to detail, it's fluid, Popeye still looks good and is recognisable in design and the shading has atmosphere. Every bit as good is the lively and lushly orchestrated music score, that has character and adds a lot to the action and enhances it.
Popeye is amusing and likeable still, he is convincing as a single character taking on a much larger army, and Jack Mercer doesn't disappoint with the voice acting. Bluto is just as funny and interesting and the chemistry between the two sparkles and carries 'Alona on the Sarong Seas' with a lot of energy.
Lots of dialogue and gags that are timed beautifully and are very funny, the best absolutely hilarious, and the energy doesn't let up. It is not a dull cartoon by any stretch. The ending is one of my favourites for any Popeye cartoon and although formulaic it's not repetitive.
Overall, very good and great at its best. 8/10 Bethany Cox