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The Flintstones
1994 91 min United States of America PG 6+
★4.9
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Director: Brian Levant
🎭 Based on
«The Flintstones»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$46M
US Gross:
$130.53M
Worldwide:
$341.63M
Starring
John Goodman
Actor
Rick Moranis
Actor
Rosie O'Donnell
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1995
— Most Desirable Woman
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The 1994 live-action adaptation of The Flintstones is widely praised for its meticulous production design and faithful translation of the cartoon's aesthetic. While opinions on the narrative and humor are divided between those who find it a charming, nostalgic family film and those who view it as a hollow, formulaic production, the casting of John Goodman is universally recognized as a highlight.
| Acting | John Goodman delivers a pitch-perfect performance that captures the essence of Fred Flintstone. | |
| The production design and animatronics skillfully recreate the cartoon's 'stone-punk' world, remaining visually impressive decades later. | ||
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on predictable tropes and a thin plot, which some viewers enjoy for its simple charm while others find it lacking in substance. | |
| Humor | The film's humor is a point of contention: some find it consistently funny and family-friendly, whereas others criticize it for being clichéd or inappropriate for younger audiences. |