A Flintstones Christmas Carol
A Flintstones Christmas Carol

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A Flintstones Christmas Carol

1994
Movie
70 min
English

Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Joseph BarberaGenres: Animation, Family, Comedy, Christmas

Plot Summary

Fred Flintstone is tasked with playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a Bedrock play of 'A Christmas Carol'. As he tries to embody the miserly character, he finds himself visited by spirits who show him the error of his ways, both in the play and in his own life. The story interweaves the familiar tale with the prehistoric Flintstones universe, culminating in a yuletide lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.

Critical Reception

While not a theatrical release, this animated holiday special garnered a mixed reception, often seen as a nostalgic holiday offering for fans of the original 'Flintstones' series. It was generally considered a charming, if somewhat predictable, adaptation for a younger audience, leveraging the established characters for a Christmas theme.

What Reviewers Say

  • A faithful, albeit simple, adaptation of the classic Christmas story.

  • Relies heavily on the charm and familiarity of the Flintstones characters.

  • A pleasant, low-stakes holiday viewing experience for fans.

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Fun Fact

This was one of the last projects featuring the voice talents of Mel Blanc, who passed away in 1989. However, his iconic voice for Barney Rubble was re-used through archival recordings for this production.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

It's a Christmas Carol within A Christmas Carol, and that works. It really does, especially for a children's cartoon. You see the same two stories unfolding at the same time, only to merge into one at the end. It is cleaver enough wher...