I’ve never been keen on these characters, and unfortunately, this film doesn't surpass the rather unbelievable, physical comedy cartoon from the nineteen seventies. It begins with an explanation of how the younger version of "Shaggy" and his dog companion initially met, then moves to a modern setting where they, along with the rest of the "Mystery Inc." team, have to collaborate to stop a scheme meant to release the …

This was a decent movie aimed at children. The animation quality is impressive, and most of the voice acting was well done; Zac Efron’s portrayal of Fred stood out, as did Gina Rodriguez and Amanda Seyfried in their roles as Velma and Daphne. I didn't really like Will Forte’s take on Shaggy—I still believe Matthew Lillard has been ideal so far, even though they clearly sought a bigger name, but I don’t know if celebr…

I wasn’t particularly attached to the Scooby-Doo animated series when I was a kid. Like most children, I enjoyed it, but it never created that sense of eager anticipation I felt for shows like Dragon Ball Z or Timon & Pumba. I distinctly remember getting excited about those broadcasts, something I never experienced with Scooby-Doo, and I’m not sure why. Perhaps my interest in science fiction and the unknown meant tha…

It’s admirable that Warner Bros. tried to breathe new life into the Scooby-Doo franchise and offer families some entertainment during their time at home, but with so many other good children's movies available—both recent and older ones—it would really be best for your kids if you just passed on this film.