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The first 15 mins of this are great. Why they couldn't have just kept this as an origin story of how the gang met and started solving mysteries is beyond me. Instead the story spirals off into a million directions and is filled with tons of poorly executed pop culture references. The animation is stellar, but the plot diminishes this one a lot. I'm not expecting it to be just like the TV series, but my kids got more excited at the beginning of the movie and started to lose interest as it went on. Sometimes I wonder if these screenwriters working on kids movies actually have kids. So disappointing and a big missed opportunity.

Did not have the classic Scooby Vibe. Trying to hard to be hip. Mystery Incorporated cartoon was so much better.

It doesn't matter what age we are when it comes to Scooby Doo it was, is & always will be a must watch. Now if you're following the Scooby-Doo animated / Cartoons series or movies then you already know how cross overs are common & Scoob is no different you'll see other Characters from Hanna-Barbera such as Blue-Falcon and his Dog , Dick Dastardly from Wacky Racers as the main Antagonist alongside Muttley with a Cameo providing you the total nostalgic journey especially if your 90's kids or older. Film follows how Scoob and the gang met when they were children's following the Scooby-Doo theme song 'Scooby Dooby Doo Where Are You? We Got Some Work To Do Now' with same picturization as we've seen in 90's. The Movie is set-ed in modern times where you'll find IKEA , Netflix's jokes along with Insta & Selfies. The major weak point about the movie was the mystery part as when it comes to Scooby Doo there has to be a ghost, ending with that iconic removal of Face Mask following 'Those Meddling Kids' but sadly you wont see that this time and that's Sad Very Very Sad.

It started well, with a touching scene of the main characters meeting for the forst time as kids (or puppies, in Scooby's case) and then having one of their traditional adventures. However, this only lasts 15 minutes, and from there the movie stops being a Scooby Doo movie and starts being a superhero movie, with Dick Dastardly as the supervillain, and Blue Falcon and his gang as superheroes, with the Scooby gang stuck there in a movie that is not their own.

Because let's face it, just like in a James Bond movie we have certain expectations, in a Scoob movie we also have expectations, and they are not met. That distinctive type of adventures where they explore a haunted location and, after many scares, end up discovering that it was all a not supernatural trick by some criminal, is not here, except for a brief nod at the beginning. Instead, we get a generic modern children's movie, with characters running around from chase to chase, battle to battle and explosion to explosion without a compelling plot, while making pop culture references. The plot involves saving the world from a large-scale supernatural threat (really supernatural, none of the subversion characteristic of the source material).

So, if we forget about wanting a Scooby Doo movie and focus on the movie we get, it's not very good either. You can see where they try to have jokes for the adult watchers, but they lack the wit and talent to make them funny. They occasionally remember that this is supposed to be a Scooby Doo movie, and they have traditional gags like having Scooby and Shaggy, in the middle of being chased by the critters, turn around and serve the critters as waiters, disconcerting them for a while, but it's too little and done without much talent. You also get a scene where two male characters fight and a female character says it's toxic masculinity, which is kind of a hateful message to send to children.

In short, if you want a Scooby movie, this is not it, and if you want a generic modern kid's movie, this is not a good one.

I had so many expectations. Scoob! sets on a completely different track from the original stories, which I would welcome if it was better written. The jokes are unfunny, the movie feels unenthusiastic just like Gina Rodriguez's voice for Velma. Stick to the Direct-to-Video animated films. They're clearly superior.

One of the biggest Scooby-Doo fans out there. I personally like the today's culture in the film but wish it retained more of the classic elements of any other Scooby-Doo film/show. However I'm not a fan of the plot, it almost seems to me reminiscent of Minions, which I really didn't like. The humour was alright. I'd watch it every once in awhile.

This movie dies after the first 15 minutes. It starts and it's super cute and actually resembles Scooby-Doo. But then it just goes off the rails. It has stupid cameos, pop culture nonsense like dabbing?? It was so basic. The plot was just nonsense and boring.

I don't love the animation style they look like they are made from each plastic and the voice acting is kinda off putting because for the most part non of the characters sound like any incarnation of them from the past which is strange as some of the old cast members spoke about wanting to return and were disappointed not to be asked.

My other complaint is there want really a main monster to fight against it seemed to randomly pop up in the end. It just didn't seem like Scooby-Doo

This will probably be the entry in the Scooby-Doo franchise that is going to equally divide its audience, with each side giving its own valid reasons. Some viewers are going to appreciate the modernization of the story, while others will wish it had stayed in the late 1960s. Some are going to get a kick out of the pop culture references, while others will ask themselves why they are in a Scooby-Doo movie. Some will appreciate the superhero theme, while others will forget that Blue Falcon and Dynomutt have existed in the past. Some will recoil at the childish crude humor, while others may giggle at it. Some longtime Hanna-Barbara fanatics are going to love the tie-in with other characters, while others are going to call it a forced attempt to kick-start a shared universe. It'll be very interesting to see how the overall consensus falls, and it'll also be up to the individual to form its own opinion. At the end of the day, it's a kids' film. That's the best anyone can say about it. It does what it can to introduce this franchise to a younger generation through those quirks and contemporary computer animation, while at the same time, it does have enough weight in the story and aims closer to the source material than more recent attempts, even when it doesn't always digest easy. It'll be up to you to decide where this lands. Obviously, it's more focused at entertaining today's kids than being a great entry in the Scooby-Doo canon. However, if it connects with the long-time meddling kids that grew up with the characters for over half a century, then it has definitely earned its extra Scooby Snack points.

I realize that Scoob is basically a kids' cartoon generic movie. I realize that I am long past the target audience's age. However, I grew up a fan of the original Scooby Doo cartoon. I was 4 years-old when the cartoon originally aired and I have fond memories of those Saturday mornings. The people responsible for making these new movies have taken most of what made that show good and thrown it out the window. The ghosts and monsters weren't real. There was always a rational explanation behind everything that went on. Part of the fun was trying to wrap my 4 year-old brain around how the bad guys were doing their evil deeds. But a movie based in anything approaching reality wouldn't work as a big, over-bloated, CGI mess like SCOOB. It's unreal, it's loud, and it leaves nothing to the imagination. The film consistently makes fun of itself in that I'm-smarter-than-you, self-referential way that I find so annoying. It's a shame to me that young kids today will not grow-up understanding the charm of the original Scooby Doo.

I'm not a long-time fan of Scooby-Doo, unlike the other reviewers here, so I can't really compare to the previous works. Watching this film in itself was a fun ride at the beginning but went off the rails and lost clarity. To begin with, the introduction of the characters was quite action-packed and showed off their personalities. The separation and attack in the bowling alley creates some drama and mystery. I quite liked the side characters, like the jaded Dynomutt and the insecure "Blue Falcon" trying to live up to his father. I thought they added to the film and weren't distractions at all. However, later in the film, the story got a bit messy. It took too long to establish why Dick Dastardly was trying to find the skulls and Scooby, so for a long time there was no villain motivation and no reason why the audience should fear the consequences of his plan. This all became a bit generic with the villain unleashing some evil and the protagonists saving the day through mindless action that doesn't utilise their unique skills and personalities. The pop culture references weren't too bad to me - they were either topical (things like Netflix and social media are completely normal for the younger generation) or satirised (the Blue Falcon's son is clearly not meant to be taken seriously).

Great movie. Worth spending your time! Our whole family loved it.

Not a bad movie but I don't know why you would choose to make a Scooby-Doo movie and not include Matthew Lilard, Grey DeLisel and Frank Welker. It's just a marketing ploy using bigger names and sacrificing quality for money. Still worth watching but could have been a lot better.

I was never really the biggest fan of Scooby Doo. I watched some epispodes, but I never really gravitated to that show and characters. But even with watching so little episodes, you can tell it is very different from the cartoon. It doesn't feel like Scooby Doo. There aren't any mysteries of haunted houses. This is a superhero movie wth Scooby Doo characters.

The villian is actually pretty good. He has a clear motivation and you understand what's he doing and why he's doing it. He can also be funny which is perfect for a kids movie like this.

The voice actors did a good job. The stand-outs for me are Mark Whalberg, Jason Isaacs and Frank Welker.

The movie is really funny and a lot of the jokes land well. Especially with the character of Fred. Whenever he's on screen he gives that funny vibe and you can't help it but to laugh whenever he tells a joke.

The biggest problem for me is that this is just a generic kids movie. It follows the same formula as all kids movies. Set-up a relationship with two characters, seperate them and make them reconcile, earn the power of friendship and save the day. On top of that, add a bunch of pop songs. The movie is afraid to take risks and shake things up. Because that, it doesn't add anything new to the genre, it doesn't add anything new to the Scooby Doo characters and it's just forgetable. If i'm in a mood for Scooby Doo, I won't watch this. I will watch the original cartoon. If I'm in a mood for a 21st century kids movie, I won't watch this. I will just go watch the Lego Movie. My point is that this movie doesn't stand out in any way.

I conslusion, I don't think that a generic kids movie is worth 20 dollars.

4/10 you can skip it, you're not missing much.

Scoob, the First Entry in the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe is out and it's Scooby Dooby Great! The Animation in this movie is beautiful. The style of the animation looks modern with vibrant colors and stunning settings and my favorite, Mystery Machine. I think the animation is best on the Mystery Machine because it makes the Mystery Machine look beautiful. The feel of the movie is very upbeat and fun. The beginning of Scoob! stayed true to the original premise but the ending did not stay as true to the original because they fight the real supernatural not a human pretending to be a monster. The Casting of this movie is excellent, Jason Issacs did a great Dick Dastardly, and Ken Jeong is amazing as Dynomutt and his dialogue is amazing. It was fun seeing him do a serious character for a change. One of my favorite scenes in the movie is at the beginning on Halloween when they solve their first mystery after meeting each other and my second favorite scene in the movie is at the end when they fight Cerberus. The theme of this movie is Friendship, an important thing right now because it is something everyone needs to get through these trying times. Throughout the movie, we see other characters from the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe like Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Captain Caveman, and during the end credits, we see Atom Ant, The Great Grape Ape, Jabberjaw, Dr. Frankenstein, and Dr. Benton Quest who we see is currently developing R.O.S.I.E. If you like movies like Big Hero 6 then you will like Scoob! By the end of the movie, it looks like we've got another mystery on our hands. That mystery is what will be next in the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe, will it be The Flintstones, or maybe The Jetsons, or will it be Scoob! 2?

For those hoping to watch a fun origin story of scooby doo or maybe a fun giant epic mystery adventure film, unfortunately this film misses that mark. What you should expect to see is another average CGI animated cliche and extremely bland and predictable super hero film. This film tried to accomplish too much during its runtime, that is ends up accomplishing nothing!

I didn't mind the Hanna-Barbera universe-building since among my favorite episodes of Mystery Incorporated are the Hanna-Barbera crossovers. Yes, Will Forte is the most off-model Shaggy ever but he was at least trying to do the voice and he did supply the emotional bond with Scooby. Gina Rodriguez, while also fine at emoting, didn't even make an attempt to do Velma's voice - unlike every single voice and live action Velma in the history of the franchise.

Other complaints: Simon Cowell - really? What year is it, 2005? And why is 'Fred is a dumb jock who happens to drive the Mystery Machine' being resurrected? Mystery Incorporated and Be Cool, Scooby Doo had an intelligent, psychologically complex Fred, and Where Are You's Fred certainly wasn't a meathead. Still, despite those problems it had some fun visuals and nice character moments so I wouldn't mind a sequel.

Another CGI 'product' that chucks out all of the charm of the original in favour of contemporary post-modern gibberish and self-referential jokes that do nothing but make all of the characters smug and unlikeable. I wish this was a cartoon. I wish it had a spooky mystery at its heart. I wish it was Scooby Doo.

Young Shaggy befriends puppy Scooby-Doo and even gives him his name. They are bullied during Halloween. Velma Dinkley, Fred Jones, and Daphne Blake come to their rescue and solve a case in the process. They start solving cases together. Scooby becomes a target for an ancient quest. Scooby and Shaggy meet their superhero hero Blue Falcon while fighting off supervillain Dick Dastardly.

It starts as a modern origins story for the Scooby gang. I am getting a little tired of the name origin game but at least, Scooby Snacks make a lot of sense. I'm fine with doing a young Scooby gang movie. Scooby jr.'s voice sounds a bit old but otherwise, everything looks pretty good. It could have been a Monster House but then they grow up. The movie loses me as soon as Simon Cowell shows up. He's annoying in real life and in cartoon form. It turns into a supernatural superhero super-complicated movie. Are they trying to make a new Avengers cinematic universe? I don't know. I don't know what's happening anymore. Some of this is almost funny but mostly it's a convoluted mess. I wish that it's actually Simon Cowell. At least, that would mean that he gets locked away for life.

Absolutely stunning movie. Well worth seeing. Hopefully more to come

Scooby-Doo is one property that has probably done just about everything you can think of for a franchise that has gone on for a few decades, I'm not going to even bother listing all the things this intellectual property has had its hand, er, paw in because we could be here all day (or all night depending on when you're reading this...). The news of a big screen reboot just made me go "meh!" at it, on account that this franchise is still going and it seems like they release a new direct-to-video feature or TV series every week at least, but I guess you could do worse since Scooby-Doo these days is mostly stale but not offensive. I didn't mind the look of the characters, you could have done worse in design. I didn't mind the change of voice actors all that much and I like the idea of a Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe (Because why not? It's been done before on the small screen and comic strip books). I didn't see it in theatres (Obviously, I don't need to go into the specifics as to why, if circumstances had been different I probably would have seen it in the theater) and I didn't want to spend more than $20 to rent it, so I waited till it came on HBO Max to see it. Overall I would say it's 40/60, 40 percent being good and 60 percent being meh to dire. There are some nice ideas, good voice acting, and funny moments throughout, but the plot isn't particularly well thought out and, as my summary states, it's less of a Scooby-Doo picture and more of a Blue Falcon movie, so much so that I was left to ask myself on repeat "why didn't you just make a Blue Falcon movie, Warner Bros.?" Blue Falcon isn't as well-known a property as Scooby-Doo, so you can have more free reign to do with that in crafting a narrative and potentially gaining a new audience in the process - Worked for Marvel with Iron Man, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, and many others. Will the family like it? I think they will, it has problems but it's not what I would call boring either, wouldn't mind seeing a sequel, just tone down the world building and, I don't know, have some mystery to the plot, because last I checked Scooby-Doo is about Mystery Incorporated.

As a pretty big Scooby Doo fan, I was really looking forward to this movie, the first theatrically released Scooby movie (at least it was supposed to be before the pandemic) in 16 years. While there are some fun moments and nods to fans of the series, Scoob! seems like a missed opportunity to introduce the classic franchise to a new generation. While the CGI looks good and there is a decent heart at the center of the story, there are a lot of misfires. The characters seem off, the voice actors miscast, and the constant pop culture references feel really out of place.

Also, where is the mystery?! Scooby Doo is about solving mysteries, not some pseudo superhero adventure that splits the gang up for most of the movie. I don't have a problem with Blue Falcon being in this film. The problem is that the Scooby gang felt sidelined so that WB could set up some Hanna-Barbera cinematic universe. This seems to be common theme at WB (see DC). I really wanted to like this more, but unfortunately it feels mostly nothing like Scooby Doo and feels very much like a generic animated superhero film.

This movie is just a series of events, with really no cohesion at all. I guess this is what happens when they just want to make something to collect easy revenue. It's just unfortunate that they writers didn't really care about the movie.