In this live action rethink of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, director Raja Gosnell puts Fred (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), and Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) back into the Mystery Machine with a CGI version of the canine title character. After parting ways to protest Fred'.. Read more
| Starring | Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Lillard |
|---|---|
| Director | Raja Gosnell |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
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In this live action rethink of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, director Raja Gosnell puts Fred (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), and Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) back into the Mystery Machine with a CGI version of the canine title character. After parting ways to protest Fred's self-centered treatment of the Mystery Inc. gang, they are brought back together by Emile Mondavarious (Rowan Atkinson) to help solve a ghoulish mystery at his teen resort and fun park, Spooky Island.
Although SCOOBY-DOO is primarily a live action movie, Gosnell keeps the characters and visuals cartoonish at all times. For fans of the series, all of the expected trappings are present (from Fred's ascot to the inevitable "meddling kids" line from the bad guy), but the film also pokes fun at these elements throughout, managing to balance kiddie fun with a more grown-up self-mocking. The CGI Scooby is both convincingly lifelike and clearly make-believe, with action that is more silly than scary so kids and adults can enjoy the film together.
| Starring | Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini |
|---|---|
| Director | Raja Gosnell |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 25 Nov 2002 Blu-ray: 05 Nov 2007 Production year: 2002 |
| Format | DVD |
Although its breezy CGI ghosties and many fart jokes are clearly aimed at the junior audience, this live action update... read more on Time Out
If you are a fan of the Scooby Doo cartoons on TV, you will love seeing the characters come to life with real people and an animated Scooby Doo, who is very cute and funny. I think young and old alike will find it entertaining.
As a Scooby fan I ignored this movie for a long time due to the critical mauling it received on it's release. When I finally caught it on Sky it baffled me as to where all the hate came from.
As far as I'm concerned the cast was spot on (especially Matthew Lillard), the jokes were great and the ending was divine. It was just self aware enough to avoid being smug (and to give adult fans something to enjoy) while being a fun ride for the kids.
I'm 28 and I was crying with laughter, especially at the chemistry between Scooby and Shaggy. I've seen it twice now and the sequel (which isn't as good but still fun). Ignore the critics and see it for yourself.
The Scooby Doo film franchise is set for a revamp with a prequel to the 2002 film starring Hollywood couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. underway. Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins, which features a cast of unknowns, will be released straight to DVD and there are already plans to shoot a follow-up. Robbie Amell, who plays Fred in the new film, tells MovieHole.net, "Theres a second script... In the first film, we solve our first mystery - but, by the end of the mystery, weve... Read more