1st one sucked, 2nd one was even worse - The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) Discussion

[–] sendtownjose 20 years ago

this question has been bugging me forever. why is it that when a sequel of a cartoon, comes out 5 years later, it always looks more like the cartoons, like it should be, and not on the first one. these movies also come out directly on videos or are very underrated like the flinstones in viva rock vegas. on inspector gadget 2, claw, is just like on the cartoons, and on the first one, he is human and can be seen!!! is it because they realize all the little details they missed and that is why they make a sequel, and worse nobody sees it. other examples are dennis the menace 2, and flinstones 2. this is not the case for rocky and bullwinkle, and dudley do right. they were both done with every especific detail, including the gadgets and costumes. but they didnt do good in movie theaters, cuz they were bad, and I think so too!!! so what kind of world are we living in!!!!!! please respond!!!!

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[–] starsass 19 years ago

vdbke i am in my 30's and i enjoyed this movie.

It was far better then the first one..

the cast in via rock was perfect!

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[–] mrzebra-5 16 years ago

I'm in my 30's as well and enjoyed this movie way more than the first one. I thought it managed to recreate moments of the cartoon well (Twinkle Toes Fred!) and, yes, the casting was perfect.

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[–] esther-eisenhauer 18 years ago

1st one sucked, 2nd one was even worse
by - vdbke on Fri Apr 16 2004 11:45:35
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Did anybody above the age of 4 like this film?
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I'm offended. I happen to be almost 19 and I love this movie. God!

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[–] Possessed-like-a-Fish 18 years ago

Lot's of people like the second one more. On Rotten Tomatoes The first one was a Rotten 6% but the second one was a rotten 25%. That's a wopping improvment.

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[–] SisterSuzy101 8 years ago

What planet do you live on?

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[–] teenageboy15 17 years ago

I liked this movie yes. A good choice cast (for a prequel) and a good story. It was a fun movie. Gazoo was pretty funny to.

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[–] RomiMJJ 18 years ago

My little bro's got the 2nd one on VHS, I don't like any of both.
Look at the nominations O.O!! http://imdb.com/title/tt0158622/awards

LONG LIVE THE FLINSTONE'S ANIMATION!!

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[–] Strausszek 18 years ago

The nominations look great ;D Gotta get this movie...

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[–] addnamehere 18 years ago

I didn't like that they changed the people playing the parts. Then again it was several years after the first. But I think the first actors/actresses were better. Well now seeing some more of it I guess the actors and actresses aren't that bad in the second, but it is just annoying when they make sequels to movies with new people playing the roles.

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[–] Erinlizbeth 17 years ago

The choice of actors/actresses in the first movie sucked. At least this one doesn't have Rosie O'Donnell and Rick Moron.

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[–] oldtiger1965 17 years ago

For anyone that remembers the original concept of the cartoons I think both (live action) films took liberties from the original animated cartoons.

IMHO, the first movie tried to play a (semi-serious) tribute to the concept of what was the creativity of "science and technology" and society of Bedrock.

I remember most of the supporting characters with Spanish names. Wilma was pretty smart, and I always wandered why she would stay with Fred. But, Fred does have his very good side.

One thing is that Kristen Johnston is usually typecasted as a "dumb character". She has to be be pretty smart to pull it off (she does not take herself seriously despite being awesome looking). Both Kristen and Jane are closer to the looks of the cartoon characters.

The debate will continue. But I think that the second film is closer to the spirit of the cartoon series than the first one.

Both are funny, and I enjoyed the quick asides explaining the inner technical workings. I also like the easy jokes.

Perhaps they should have tried to get the original actors to replay their roles (I need to look up where are they now). But now, any animated film that does not have the "look and feel" of a Toy Story or Polar Express will be doomed at the box office. This movie (like the first movie) is a nostalgic look back for baby boomers to share with their kids.

If you were expecting drama or "serious comedy" you need to look elsewhere. The cartoon series succeeded in that it was zany, and it did not need to be taken seriously.

These films achieved that much: they were zany and should not be taken seriously.

Salvadoreño by birth. American by the Grace of God.

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[–] addnamehere 17 years ago

Hey Rick Moranis is the man and John Goodman is a very good actor too.

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[–] the_big_dogma 17 years ago

Putting aside the fact that the actors in the first movie probably didn't want to do the second movie, it is a prequel. It is harder to make people look younger than it is to make them look older.

Besides, I think Rossie O'Donnell was all wrong for Betty.

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[–] dekion45 17 years ago

The only reason O'Donnell was cast as Betty is because her natural laugh basically matches Betty's on the cartoon.

They were playing both of these movies on BBCK this weekend. These movies are horrible at best. That Steven Baldwin as Barney was just awful. He looks like such an idiot I'd like to slap him across the face every time I see him. The OP said it right back in 2004.

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[–] edynbmw 14 years ago

movie is great !!! underrated !!!

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[–] Meushell 17 years ago

Yes. I liked both movies, and I am over the age of four.

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[–] hanlonodavid 16 years ago

nope

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[–] nobiggie 15 years ago

I loved/love both movies. I was 11 when the first one was released in 1994 and was 17 when the second one hit the theaters.
They are much fun.
I'm gonna watch them again soon.
The first one with Rosie and Halle Berry is closer to my heart.
What's there not to like about these movies?
You gotta bring back your child's heart when watching these.
And yes, Steven Segall fans should keep away. Although, you never know.....

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