Scoob!
Scoob!

Scoob!

2020Movie93 minEnglish

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users87%
Director: Tony CervoneGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Mystery

Plot Summary

Scooby-Doo and his friends Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy, along with Shaggy's dog, Scooby-Doo, confront a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. The Mystery Inc. gang takes on their biggest mystery yet: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. The trouble begins when Cerberus's owner, the evil Dick Dastardly, is pursuing his own nefarious goals. With a little help from the legendary warrior Wile E. Coyote, the gang must race against time to stop Cerberus from being unleashed.

Critical Reception

Scoob! received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its voice acting, animation, and modernization of the beloved characters, while some found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the nostalgic elements and the film's attempt to appeal to both long-time fans and new generations.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a colorful and energetic reboot with strong voice performances, particularly from Frank Welker as Scooby.
  • While visually appealing and updated for a modern audience, the plot sometimes struggles to balance nostalgia with a fresh narrative.
  • The humor is often a mix of slapstick and meta-commentary, which resonates with some viewers more than others.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Scoob!', appreciating the vibrant animation, the nostalgic nods to the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons, and the effective voice cast. Many felt it was a fun and entertaining watch for families, though some wished for a more original storyline.

Fun Fact

The film features a posthumous voice performance from Adam Sandler as the voice of Bruiser, though his role was ultimately cut from the final film.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Never my favourites of cartoon characters, this sadly doesn't really do much better than the pretty far-fetched, slapstick, animation series from the 1970s. It starts off by way of an explanation as to how the young "Shaggy" and his eponymo...
JPV852

JPV852

It was an okay Scooby-Doo movie for the kids. The animation looks great and for the most part the voice talents were good, especially Zac Efron as Fred was great, as were Gina Rodriguez and Amanda Seyfried as Velma and Daphne respectively. ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I was never the biggest fan of Scooby-Doo's animated cartoon when I was young. I enjoyed it like any other kid who enjoys almost everything...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

I guess I can commend Warner Bros. for attempting to revitalise their Scooby-Doo brand and give parents something to show their kids while they've been stuck at home, but when there's a plethora of new and old (much, much better) kid's film...