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The Flintstones (1994)

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Average Rating: 3.8/10
Reviews Counted: 41
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 32

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Average Rating: 4.5/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 5

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Movie Info

The good (if not fully evolved) citizens of Bedrock make their way to the big screen in this live-action adaptation of the popular animated series of the 1960s. Fred Flintstone (John Goodman) and his best friend Barney Rubble (Rick Moranis) work together at the Slate and Company Rock Quarry. When Fred loans Barney some money that allows him and his wife Betty (Rosie O'Donnell) to adopt a child, Barney is looking for a way to show his gratitude. Barney thinks he's found one when the executives at

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.

Comedy, Kids & Family

Directed By: Brian Levant

In Theaters: May 25, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Mar 16, 1999

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

John Goodman
Fred Flintstone
Elizabeth Perkins
Wilma Flintstone
Rick Moranis
Barney Rubble
Rosie O'Donnell
Betty Rubble
Kyle MacLachlan
Cliff Vandercave
Elizabeth Taylor
Pearl Slaghoople
Halle Berry
Miss Stone
Dann Florek
Mr. Slate
Richard Moll
Hoagie
Jonathan Winters
Grizzled Man
Harvey Korman
Dictabird
Mel Blanc
Voice of Dino
Alan Blumenfeld
Fred Look-A-Like
Rick Dees
Bill Hanna
Executive in Boardroom
Janice Kent
Stewardess
Irwin Keyes
Joe Rockhead
Jay Leno
Bedrock's Most Wanted H...
Rod McCary
Store Manager
Laraine Newman
Susan Rock
Jack O'Halloran
Yeti
Kate Pierson
BC-52
Jean Vander Pyl
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Mrs. Pyrite
Fred Schneider
BC-52
Alex Zimmerman
Accuser
Joseph Barbera
Man in Mersandes
Dean Cundey
Technician
Sam Raimi
Cliff Look-A-Like
Jim Doughan
Maitre d'
Nancy Nayor

Critic Reviews for The Flintstones

All Critics (44) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (32) | DVD (7)

While the movie may act like a madeleine for television-obsessed baby-boomers, it works even better as a colorful playland that will appeal to small children.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Caryn James

New York Times

Top Critic

A $45 million design problem with 98 minutes of weak prehistoric jokes.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Washington Post

Top Critic

Just watching it is fun. Following the plot is not so much fun.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Critic

It's a dull day in Bedrock.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Lucy Mohl

Film.com

Top Critic

Maybe it's because so many of the things they do in the movie are lifted directly from the show, but a lot of stuff seems stale.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Top Critic

As Fred Flintstone might have put it: yabba-dabba-boo.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Top Critic

Zany cave-age antics leaven too-serious plot.

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Paul Trandahl

Common Sense Media

See website for more details.

June 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Screen It!

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Rory L. Aronsky

Screen It!

an almost-successful comedy experiment

April 21, 2008 Comment

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Cartoonish live-action fun with well cast cast.

December 8, 2006 Comment

Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

not great, but not that horrible

June 29, 2006 Comment

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

sbs.is

You won't have a gay old time.

July 19, 2005 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

You'd get a better story watching old Flintstones reruns.

March 10, 2005 Comment

Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

If you spend the whole running time picturing Halle Berry nude on a sabertooth-tiger rug, The Flintonstones isn't so bad.

July 5, 2004 Comment

Martin Scribbs

Low IQ Canadian Source: Low IQ Canadian

Barely there, but still fun.

July 2, 2004 Comment

Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

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The Flintstones was one of those films that I really enjoyed when I was younger. Years later, however the film doesn't hold up. I found that despite the two lead roles (which were well casted), the film didn't have anything good to offer. The plot seems a bit too complex for children, and I remember not fully

November 21, 2011

Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski

Super Reviewer

Not a good companion to the funny tv series. The plot and humour is its main flaw.

November 13, 2011

Michael Miller

Super Reviewer

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