The Flintstones, review

The Flintstones, movie review

1994, PG, **1/2

Starring: John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Rosie O’Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins , Kyle MacLachlan, Halle Berry, and Elizabeth Taylor

This live action movie version of the beloved cartoon is perfect! I caught it free on Free On-Demand and was pleasantly surprised. I was a big fan of the TV cartoon version.

It’s the basic scenario: Barney (Moranis) and Fred (Goodman) are pals, but Fred is always trying to kinda one-up Barney, and Barney never realizes it, until it’s too late. The story line consists around Fred getting a raise at the job to a managerial position at the mining hole; however he soon realizes there is corruption going on with his boss and secretary (Kyle MacLachlan & Halle Berry). They want him to lay off several co-workers they he has worked with for years; otherwise he’s out of his promotion, and friendships will be lost.

The extra money has been great for Wilma (Elizabeth Perkins ) and Fred, and they try to help out Barney and Betty (O’Donnell) with their extra dough, but it still isn’t enough. Trying to make more money, and sacrificing a friend isn’t deep down what Fred wants to do.

We also see how Betty and Barney get their little Bam Bam and how he and Pebbles (Fred & Wilma's child) progress in the movie. Also, the lovable purple pet dinosaur, Dino makes the film really come to life, as we all remember his crazy antics like a jumpy, hyper-active pet dog.

Halle Berry plays a is even in this stone age-animal skin and bone made neck wear clad dress get-up, very sexy role for her – guys will enjoy this! Oh, and the extravagant (and recently passed,) Elizabeth Taylor makes a few cameos as Wilma’s mother, who isn’t so fond of Fred. Yaba-daba-doo!

It’s fun, but only a one-time watcher, especially for fans!