Rhythm's off, but still got moments

Not as tight in structure as the first one, nor as disciplined in editing, nor as innovative in cinematography. The "drugged" scenario is twenty minutes too long; so is the arsonry. And the stereotype of a boisterous, foolish American is laid on too thick at times.

But nevertheless packed with what I call moments of gusto, when a scene is imaginatively thought out, then masterfully executed. Examples: the ending scene, of Popeye's chase after, and the unexpected shooting of, Charnier, where the camerawork and editing is admirable. Or at the bar, where Popeye ogled the girls and fraternised the bar-tender; very atmospheric, very revealing of a character that feels uncomfortable with the world and with himself.