Rating: 
Summary: Underrated, Viva Rock Vegas!!!
Review: "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" brings the iconic 60's cartoon about the "Modern-Day Stone-Age Family" back to the big screen for a second run. During it's first-run in the theatres people blasted the movie for its changes from the first movie (prequel instead of sequel, B-team cast instead of A-team cast). However, taking a look at the movie on it's own merits you'll find an equally well-done story and rendering of America's favorite Modern-Day Stone-Age Family.THE MOVIE: The Story: Again, this movie is actually a prequel to the first movie as well as cartoon. It tells the story of how Fred and Barney first met Wilma and Betty. Buddies and Rock-Quarry workers Fred and Barney meet Betty and Wilma and engage in a whirlwind romance. Along the way the gang gains a pet dino (Dino) and cross paths with an exiled alien (The Great Gazoo). Things in paradise aren't quite perfect though as Wilma's ex-beau shows up to reclaim Wilma and throw a monkey wrench into the boys' relationship with the girls. The Cool Stuff: It's all about the story here and effects here. As in the first movie, Bedrock (and Rock Vegas) are beautifully rendered. All the charm of the cartoons shines through in the film from the way Fred bowls to how he and Barney float into the air when things go right (Yabba-Dabba Doo!!!) all the way to Dino's seemingly perfectly transferred animation from the cartoon to the film. While people lambasted this film, the storytelling is once again done very well. The story is classic Flintstones, Fred does some dumb things to his regret landing him and Barney in trouble, Barney's lovably innocent and the girls, of course, prove they are smarter than the men. The addition of the Great Gazoo to the film is icing on the cake. THE DVD: While a little sparse compared to most new release DVDs, there are some nice extras here to enhance your viewing pleasure. Among the goodies included here are: 1. "Making of Feature" - 15 minute feature that talks about, among other things, the making of the Rock Vegas set, the CGI animation and the casting of the actors. 2. Trailers: The theatrical and teaser trailer plus trailers for other movies. 3. Production Notes - more insight into the movie 4. Cast and Crew Bios THE VERDICT: Overall this movie was just nice. It may have may have been lambasted or passed by your radar the first time around but if you are looking for a nice rental for the weekend or evening this is your film. The storytelling is very solid and is just classic Flintstones in every respect. In my opinion, the movie is perhaps even superior to the first movie in this respect. All the charm of the cartoon translates perfectly is this movie. The DVD features, while a little sparse, help make this particular DVD a nice addition to your DVD library if you are so inclined to purchase it. Final Grades: Movie: 5 stars
Extras: 3 stars Total: 4 stars Highly Recommended
Rating:
Summary: Underrated, Viva Rock Vegas!!!
Review: "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" brings the iconic 60's cartoon about the "Modern-Day Stone-Age Family" back to the big screen for a second run. During it's first-run in the theatres people blasted the movie for its changes from the first movie (prequel instead of sequel, B-team cast instead of A-team cast). However, taking a look at the movie on it's own merits you'll find an equally well-done story and rendering of America's favorite Modern-Day Stone-Age Family. THE MOVIE: The Story: Again, this movie is actually a prequel to the first movie as well as cartoon. It tells the story of how Fred and Barney first met Wilma and Betty. Buddies and Rock-Quarry workers Fred and Barney meet Betty and Wilma and engage in a whirlwind romance. Along the way the gang gains a pet dino (Dino) and cross paths with an exiled alien (The Great Gazoo). Things in paradise aren't quite perfect though as Wilma's ex-beau shows up to reclaim Wilma and throw a monkey wrench into the boys' relationship with the girls. The Cool Stuff: It's all about the story here and effects here. As in the first movie, Bedrock (and Rock Vegas) are beautifully rendered. All the charm of the cartoons shines through in the film from the way Fred bowls to how he and Barney float into the air when things go right (Yabba-Dabba Doo!!!) all the way to Dino's seemingly perfectly transferred animation from the cartoon to the film. While people lambasted this film, the storytelling is once again done very well. The story is classic Flintstones, Fred does some dumb things to his regret landing him and Barney in trouble, Barney's lovably innocent and the girls, of course, prove they are smarter than the men. The addition of the Great Gazoo to the film is icing on the cake. THE DVD: While a little sparse compared to most new release DVDs, there are some nice extras here to enhance your viewing pleasure. Among the goodies included here are: 1."Making of Feature" - 15 minute feature that talks about, among other things, the making of the Rock Vegas set, the CGI animation and the casting of the actors. 2.Trailers: The theatrical and teaser trailer plus trailers for other movies. 3.Production Notes - more insight into the movie 4.Cast and Crew Bios THE VERDICT: Overall this movie was just nice. It may have may have been lambasted or passed by your radar the first time around but if you are looking for a nice rental for the weekend or evening this is your film. The storytelling is very solid and is just classic Flintstones in every respect. In my opinion, the movie is perhaps even superior to the first movie in this respect. All the charm of the cartoon translates perfectly is this movie. The DVD features, while a little sparse, help make this particular DVD a nice addition to your DVD library if you are so inclined to purchase it. Final Grades: Movie: 5 stars
Extras: 3 stars Total: 4 stars Highly Recommended
Rating: 
Summary: Much better than the first movie
Review: "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" isn't what you would expect it to be. Instead of being a sequel to the "The Flintstones," it's a prequel. It shows how Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty came to meet in the first place. Oh yeah, don't forget the well animated Dino. You'll find out some things about Wilma, Barney, and the others that you most likely never knew about, such as Wilma being rich. If you've ever watched the cartoon series in your life, then you'll already somewhat know how this movie turns out, such as Fred and Wilma being together, but you'll find out a lot of interesting stuff along the way and find out that everything wasn't all smooth sailing for the Flintstones and the Rubbles. I used to watch the cartoon series of The Flintstones when I was a kid, but I didn't like the movie, "The Flintstones" much at all. "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" is a much better movie than the first one in my opinion. Parts of it are hilarious, and the whole movie is very entertaining. My only complaint is that I sort of doubt that a few parts of the story hold true for a stone age family, such as Mick Jagger being alive and Coca-Cola existing. But there are some of the famous Flintstone antics such as a dinosaur being used as a bridge. If you've ever been a fan of the cartoon series, and even if you haven't ever been much of a fan, I would recommend watching "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." It has good acting, it's funny and entertaining, and it has good effects that make it look like a live episode from The Flintstones.
Rating:
Summary: Much better than the first movie
Review: "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" isn't what you would expect it to be. Instead of being a sequel to the "The Flintstones," it's a prequel. It shows how Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty came to meet in the first place. Oh yeah, don't forget the well animated Dino. You'll find out some things about Wilma, Barney, and the others that you most likely never knew about, such as Wilma being rich. If you've ever watched the cartoon series in your life, then you'll already somewhat know how this movie turns out, such as Fred and Wilma being together, but you'll find out a lot of interesting stuff along the way and find out that everything wasn't all smooth sailing for the Flintstones and the Rubbles. I used to watch the cartoon series of The Flintstones when I was a kid, but I didn't like the movie, "The Flintstones" much at all. "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" is a much better movie than the first one in my opinion. Parts of it are hilarious, and the whole movie is very entertaining. My only complaint is that I sort of doubt that a few parts of the story hold true for a stone age family, such as Mick Jagger being alive and Coca-Cola existing. But there are some of the famous Flintstone antics such as a dinosaur being used as a bridge. If you've ever been a fan of the cartoon series, and even if you haven't ever been much of a fan, I would recommend watching "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." It has good acting, it's funny and entertaining, and it has good effects that make it look like a live episode from The Flintstones.
Rating:
Summary: Much better than the first movie
Review: "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" isn't what you would expect it to be. Instead of being a sequel to the "The Flintstones," it's a prequel. It shows how Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty came to meet in the first place. Oh yeah, don't forget the well animated Dino. You'll find out some things about Wilma, Barney, and the others that you most likely never knew about, such as Wilma being rich. If you've ever watched the cartoon series in your life, then you'll already somewhat know how this movie turns out, such as Fred and Wilma being together, but you'll find out a lot of interesting stuff along the way and find out that everything wasn't all smooth sailing for the Flintstones and the Rubbles. I used to watch the cartoon series of The Flintstones when I was a kid, but I didn't like the movie, "The Flintstones" much at all. "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" is a much better movie than the first one in my opinion. Parts of it are hilarious, and the whole movie is very entertaining. My only complaint is that I sort of doubt that a few parts of the story hold true for a stone age family, such as Mick Jagger being alive and Coca-Cola existing. But there are some of the famous Flintstone antics such as a dinosaur being used as a bridge. If you've ever been a fan of the cartoon series, and even if you haven't ever been much of a fan, I would recommend watching "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." It has good acting, it's funny and entertaining, and it has good effects that make it look like a live episode from The Flintstones.
Rating:
Summary: If you like the first....This one is BETTER!!
Review: Flintstones 2 was a really great family movie. It is a little more geared toward kids than the first, but has a more interesting story. The actors in the movie played their parts really well and were really believable in comparison to the cartoon. The scenery is excellent too including their visit to Rock Vegas. Rent it. Buy it. Just see it!!
Rating:
Summary: Fred, Wilma, Betty & Barney are in Rock Vegas
Review: Fred, Wilma, Betty & Barney are back. But this time is not a sequel to the 94 film, but a prequel. When the movie opens, Fred and Barney has gotten jobs at a rock quarry. While at a wedding party, Wilma's friends want her to marry Chip Rockfeller. (Get it?) One night Fred (Mark Addy) and Barney (Stephen Baldwin) find Gazoo (Alan Cumming). Gazoo is an alien. One night Fred and Barney go to a fast food joint and meet Wilma (Kristen Johnson) and Betty (Jane Krakowski). Fred and Barney take Wilma and Betty to a carnival as a date. Soon Wima's mother (Joan Collins) shows up at Wilma's and Betty apartment. She wants Wilma home for her father's birthday. On the day of the party, Fred, Barney & Betty learn that Wilma is "a poor little rich girl." Fred is afraid if he gives Wilma is wedding ring she will laugh at him. At the party is Chip (Thomas Gibson). And soon Chip propses a toast and Fred does too. But during Fred's toast, Fred's pet Dino shows up and makes up the party for Wilma's mother. That might have been why Fred and his mother-inlaw never liked each other. Chip invites the four to Rock Vegas. (Rock Vegas looks like Las Vegas). Ann-Margret does a rendition of Viva Las Vegas but the title is Viva Rock Vegas. If you like the Flintstones then here is a film you might like. Great film!
Rating: 
Summary: Entertaining
Review: I hated the first movie, but thought this one was mindlessly humorous. And Dino definitely steals the show!
Rating: 
Summary: Not very good
Review: I liked the first flintstones movie. I thought it was enjoyable, they just went a little overboard in the storyline and made it too adult for kids, who were the target adience. Well, this one is more kiddie, but it just wasn't very good. The storyline was horrible. The acting and the characters were good, but they just couldn't save this movie from disaster. Your kids will like this though.
Rating:
Summary: Better than the first!
Review: I liked this one more than the first.The characters were just too old looking in the first one.These actors were just right and if you close your eyes Addy and Baldwin sound like Fred and Barney.For those who are unfamiliar with the flintstones it might not have been that great.But I always liked the Flinstones and it was a sweet movie,my kids slept through the first one ,this one they went to see it four times.
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