The Flintstones
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Critics Sentiment
Fred destroys Cliff's assembly line while Barney rescues the children
The Rubbles are treated like servants by the Flintstones
The film hits its lowest point when the families turn mean and unlikable, then gradually recovers through the action-heavy climax
Critics praised the visual recreation and John Goodman's casting but found the film fundamentally misguided. The screenplay's reliance on mean-spirited character transformations and overly mature themes like corporate embezzlement alienated both children and adult fans of the original cartoon. While the action climax provided some redemption, most reviewers felt the film lost the warmth and charm that made the animated series beloved.
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John Goodman
Fred Flintstone
Elizabeth Perkins
Wilma Flintstone
Rick Moranis
Barney Rubble
Rosie O'Donnell
Betty Rubble
Kyle MacLachlan
Cliff Vandercave
Halle Berry
Sharon Stone
Elizabeth Taylor
Pearl Slaghoople
Dann Florek
Mr. Slate
Richard Moll
Hoagie
Irwin Keyes
Joe Rockhead
Jonathan Winters
Gobo The Grizzled Man
Harvey Korman
Ali / Dicabird / Blossom's Adopted Doll Son Ali
Lainey Silver
Pebbles
Melanie Silver
Pebbles
Hlynur Sigurðsson
Bamm-Bamm
Marinó Sigurðsson
Bamm-Bamm
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Mrs. Pyrite
Jean Vander Pyl
Mrs. Feldspar
Janice Kent
Stewardess
Jack O'Halloran
Yeti
Crew
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