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 (FREAKS & GEEKS' 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.
Theatrical Release Date: June 14, 2002 (Wide)
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Stars
Freddie Prinze: Actor, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)
Sarah Michelle Gellar: American Actress, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER TV Series
Matthew Lillard: Actor/"Serial Mom"
Linda Cardellini: Actress, 'Strangeland'
Rowan Atkinson: British Comedian
Miguel A. Nunez: Star, FLIP THE SCRIPT (2006)
Pamela Anderson: Star, PLAYBOY COLLECTOR'S SET - WET & WILD BOX SET (2003)
Isla Fisher: Actor, SCOOBY-DOO (2002)
Director
Raja Gosnell: Editor/Director
Producer
Charles Roven: Producer
Richard Suckle: Producer, SCOOBY-DOO (2002)
Screenwriter
James Gunn: Director/Screenwriter, SLITHER (2005)
Craig Titley: Screenwriter, SEE SPOT RUN (2001)
Composer
David Newman: Composer, SERENITY (2005)
Source Writer
Joseph Barbera: American Animator/Producer
Source Writer
William Hanna: American Animator/Executive
Director of Photography
David Eggby: Director of Photography
Review 1:
"...The human leads are uncannily suited to their roles, energetically bringing their cartoon counterparts to life..."
Source: Total Film
p.98 08/01/2002