Review: The Flintstones
The Flintstones opened on May 27, 1994. The Amblin comedy was based on the classic cartoon series. The film starred John Goodman & Rick Moranis.
Synopsis:
Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble are best friends who would do anything for each other. When Barney makes a sacrifice for the Flintstone’s family – resentment begins to set in. Fred is then forced to betray his best buddy and finds himself in legal trouble.
Positives:
- The production design in the film is impressive. The practical effects show a lot of imagination and incredible scope.
- The tone of the film is very close to the original cartoon series.
- The cast members, especially John Goodman, are truly invested in their characters and the story
The Flintstones opened on May 27, 1994. The Amblin comedy was based on the classic cartoon series. The film starred John Goodman & Rick Moranis.
Synopsis:
Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble are best friends who would do anything for each other. When Barney makes a sacrifice for the Flintstone’s family – resentment begins to set in. Fred is then forced to betray his best buddy and finds himself in legal trouble.
Positives:
- The production design in the film is impressive. The practical effects show a lot of imagination and incredible scope.
- The tone of the film is very close to the original cartoon series.
- The cast members, especially John Goodman, are truly invested in their characters and the story.
Negatives:
- The digital effects in the film don’t hold up well in 2020. They have aged very poorly.
- The film features almost no laughs, which is a major problem for a comedy.
- The script and story are bland and do not take advantage of the talented and eager to deliver cast.
In Closing:
The Flintstones is a flat remake of the iconic TV series it is based on. It does an admirable job of paying tribute to the look and tone of the show – but the comedy is painfully unfunny. The Flintstones offers very little to enjoy and almost nothing to remember when its over.
Rating: D+
