Choose Your 'Weppins' Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Choose Your 'Weppins'.
Choose Your 'Weppins' Ending Explained: Policeman Wimpy loses his handcuffed prisoner when he's distracted by a hamburger shop. Directed by Dave Fleischer, this 1935 animation film stars William 'Billy' Costello (Popeye (voice) (uncredited)), alongside Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited), Gus Wicke as Prisoner (voice) (uncredited). With a 6.6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Choose Your 'Weppins'?
Policeman Wimpy loses his handcuffed prisoner when he's distracted by a hamburger shop. The escapee drops into the weapon-filled pawnshop Popeye and Olive are running, and quickly gets in a fight with Popeye.
Dave Fleischer's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on William 'Billy' Costello (Popeye (voice) (uncredited))'s journey. The escapee drops into the weapon-filled pawnshop Popeye and Olive are running, and quickly gets in a fight with Popeye.
How Does William 'Billy' Costello (Popeye (voice) (uncredited))'s Story End?
- William 'Billy' Costello: William 'Billy' Costello's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Mae Questel (Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)): Mae Questel's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Gus Wicke (Prisoner (voice) (uncredited)): Gus Wicke's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Choose Your 'Weppins' Mean?
Choose Your 'Weppins''s ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving William 'Billy' Costello may feel rushed. Dave Fleischer's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.