Watch The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do!
- G
- 1993
- 1 hr 32 min
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6.3 (853)
The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do! is a 1993 animated film, based on the popular animated television series called The Flintstones, which aired from 1960 to 1966. The film is directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who created the original series. The movie tells the story of Pebbles Flintstone (played by Megan Mullally), the daughter of Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Pebbles is all grown up and is planning to get married to her boyfriend, Bamm-Bamm Rubble (played by Jay Leno). The Rubble family and the Flintstone family are excited about the upcoming nuptials, and the two families plan to throw a big wedding for Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.
However, Pebbles' mother Wilma (played by Jean Vander Pyl) is overprotective and worried that Pebbles is too young to get married. Wilma's fears are heightened when she meets Bamm-Bamm's mother, who is a sophisticated woman from Hollyrock, California. Wilma fears that Pebbles will be unhappy with a life in Bedrock, and she wants her daughter to experience the wider world outside of their small town.
The rest of the film is about the misadventures of the Flintstones and Rubbles as they try to plan the perfect wedding for Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm. Fred (played by Henry Corden), Barney Rubble (played by Frank Welker), and the other characters from the original TV series all make appearances in the movie.
The animation in The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do! is colorful and lively, capturing the same charm and humor of the original series. The characters are all hand-drawn and have a distinct style that is instantly recognizable. The music in the film is also catchy and upbeat, adding to the sense of fun and nostalgia.
The voice acting in the movie is also excellent. Joseph Barbera, who co-directed the film, also provided the voice of the character of Sawtooth, a villain who tries to ruin Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm's wedding. Michael Bell and Charlie Brill also give standout performances as Barney Rubble and his wife, Betty.
Overall, The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do! is a fun and charming movie that will appeal to fans of the original TV series. The film captures the same humor and warmth of the original show and adds in some new characters and situations that add to the story. The film is also a good introduction to the world of Bedrock for new viewers who may not be familiar with the Flintstones.
The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do! is a 1993 tv movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.