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The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

Amblin Entertainment

Universal Pictures

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

United States of America

English

Mark Addy

Stephen Baldwin

Kristen Johnston

Jane Krakowski

Joan Collins

Thomas Gibson

Alan Cumming

Harvey Korman

Alex Meneses

John Taylor

Tony Longo

Danny Woodburn

Taylor Negron

Jack McGee

David Jean Thomas

Brian Coughlin

Richard Karron

Jennifer Simard

Heather Simpson

Chene Lawson

Beverly Sanders

John Cho

Nora Burns

Mark Kubr

Cheryl Holdridge

Buck Kartalian

Matt Griesser

Irwin Keyes

Mary Jo Smith

Duane Davis

Kevin Grevioux

Steve Schirripa

John Wills Martin

Lucille M. Oliver

Joel Virgel

Rachel Winfree

Ted Rooney

Jim Doughan

Jason Kravits

John Stephenson

Brian Mahoney

Ann Martel Mahoney

Walter Gertz

Mel Blanc

Rosie O'Donnell

William Hanna

Joseph Barbera

Jennifer Arden

Jennifer Bachler

Tracie Burton

Teresa Chapman

Jacqueline Case

Betsy Chang

Darlene Dillinger

Kristen Dinsmore

Tracie Hendricks

Helena Hultberg

Katherine Miller

Jessica Page

Kim Timbers-Patteri

Cristal Williams

Kristen Stewart

Alisa Hensley

Janet Dey

George Sasaki

Brian Levant

Deborah Kaplan

Harry Elfont

Jim Cash

Jack Epps Jr.

Bruce Cohen

Bart Brown

Dennis E. Jones

David Newman

Jamie Anderson

Kent Beyda

Joseph Middleton

Brad Ricker

Jan Pascale

Robert Turturice

Christopher Burian-Mohr

Michael Conelly

John Cenatiempo

Russell Bobbitt

Jamie Kelman

Jeff Lewis

Brad Look

Alicia M. Tripi

Michael White

Joan Kelley Bierman

Alan Collis

Carla Brand Breitner

Marisa Ferrey

Eric Heffron

David K. Riebel

Jeff Shiffman

Sharon Swab

Christian Cheshire

Michelle Morris-Gertz

Audra Gorman

Errol Reichow

Jules Stewart

Richard Oswald

Clinton Wayne

Drew Struzan

Daniel Burnett

Erin Taylor

I was actually surprised by this movie... most often a sequel will not live up to the first movie, however, in this case it actually surpassed the previous title. I really enjoyed the storyline, and the cast was excellent. I loved how it showed the way Barney and Fred met the girls, and that it even included the little Alien form the actual Cartoon. A great movie for kids and families!

VIVA ROCK VEGAS... VIVA ROCK VEGAS... VIVA.. VIVA... ROCK VEGAS!

Description:
In this live-action prequel to the 1994 comedy hit, the Flintstones and the Rubbles go on a trip to Rock Vegas, where Wilma is pursued by playboy Chip Rockefeller.

Review:
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas is a straight to video prequel/sequel comedy directed by Brian Levant who also directed the first Flintstones film as well as the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Jingle All The Way. Unfortunately the original cast did not sign on for this sequel so it was recast and turned into a prequel and I have to say I'm a little angry at myself for not seeing it sooner. Aside from the terrible casting the movie itself makes for an interesting story for these beloved characters that equally matches up to the original. Do yourself a favor and watch this one first and then the original and relive some childhood memories.

_**A prequel to the first movie with a different cast and almost as good**_

While critics love to bash the two live-action versions of "The Flintstones" and the ratings at IMDb are surprisingly low, the first film was a huge hit in 1994 and fittingly so because it's a great movie for what it is. The second one came out six years later in 2000 and features a different cast, which is appropriate since the story is a prequel, taking place when the four main characters are in their late teens or early twenties and romance blossoms between the couples.

Although Mark Addy as Fred isn't as good as John Goodman, he's a more-than-acceptable substitute and, besides, Fred is much younger here so it's fitting. Stephen Baldwin is even better (slightly) than Rick Moranis as Barney. Jane Krakowski is also better than Rosie O'Donnell as Betty, not to mention one of the most beautiful women to walk the planet. As for Wilma, Kristen Johnston isn't technically as good as Elizabeth Perkins because the latter had Wilma's 'look' to a "T" and Johnston is noticeably too tall, but she makes up for it with her goofy charisma that can't be beat. Lastly, who better to replace Elizabeth Taylor as Fred's stepmother than Joan Collins? 

Both Flintstones movies are easy prey to incessant panning because they're based on a 60's cartoon. So freaking what? The question is, do they work for what they are and the answer is a resounding "yes"! Movies must be critiqued and graded according to what they are and aspire to achieve, not according to what they aren't. For instance, "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" is a goofy comedy and should be reviewed on that level. Compared to the original "Apocalypse Now" it's a throwaway flick, but how does it stack-up to other silly comedies? It's the same thing with both Flintstones movies – how do they stack up to other live-action versions of cartoons? Are they amusing? 

I always loved Gazoo and he's effectively brought to life in "Viva Rock Vegas." The sets and F/X are top-of-the line and hold up to this day. Being a prequel, it's natural to think that the producers lowered the budget, but this wasn't the case at all. The original cost $45 million while this one cost a whopping $83 million; but, while the first film raked in $360 million worldwide, this one only made $60 million.

Like the first movie, the story has warmth and offers realistic and worthy themes. Take, for instance, Fred and Barney's bond. They're best friends and their personalities balance each other out. You'll see this in real life. My best friend, for example, is similar in some ways to Barney while I more fit the Fred role.

The first two acts of "Viva Rock Vegas" are just as entertaining as the previous film, but there aren't as many laughs in the third act as the plot busily ties things up. Don't get me wrong, the third act is eventful and amusing, but there simply aren't as many laughs as the first two acts. Nevertheless, "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" is entertaining from beginning to end as a live-action cinematic rendition of the cartoon and wisely doesn't overstay its welcome at 91 minutes.

The film was shot at Vasquez Rocks, Santa Clarita and Parmount Ranch, Agoura, California, and Page, Arizona.

GRADE: A-

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Mark Addy

Stephen Baldwin

Kristen Johnston

Jane Krakowski

Joan Collins

Thomas Gibson

Alan Cumming

Harvey Korman

Alex Meneses

John Taylor

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