This was a movie I always wanted to get as a child growing up but for some reason I never got it. I finally brought it now and I still like watching it when I'm bored (yes 17 and still love Scooby Doo). It is very funny and entertaining, brings back great memories. I always loved Scott Ines when he voiced Shaggy and Scooby. He was always great. The rest are cool too. I cant imagine Someone else who is not Frank Welker voice Fred. It was also great seeing some of the past monsters like the Tar Monster and The Creeper coming back. The Main Villain, the Phantom Virus is a creepy monster that might make you check your closet every night. Overall the movie is great and will always be my favorite.
22 Reviews
Super-meta-fiction
CuriosityKilledShawn1 May 2011
Cross Neuromancer with In the Mouth of Madness, add a little bit of Tron, Terminator, and set it in the Scooby-Doo universe and you pretty much have the basis for Cyber Chase.
The Mystery Inc. gang go visit a college friend who has made a video game based on their exploits. But instead of enjoying the novelty they are terrorized by an entity born of a computer virus who has entered the real world. The gang are beamed into their own video game (called Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase) and are forced to play through the levels in order to catch the virus (so to speak), eventually encountering their digital selves and digital versions of classic villains from the past. Sharp viewers will recognize Cyber-Shaggy's alternate costume from the 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf.
It's very clever, with loads of potential, most of which is not realized with the brisk run-time. At least you'll never get bored. It's certainly one of the most subversive and mind-bending Scooby adventures. A video game arcade featured towards the end of their titular Cyber Chase even features the Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase video game, thus making it self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential fiction. Phew...get your head around that. And if that wasn't enough, it's the only Scooby-Doo animated feature to spawn its own real video game (for the PlayStation and Gameboy Advance), which would make that game self-referential fiction within...oh man, I'm getting dizzy.
Smart and tightly-written, Cyber Chase's lack of scope is the only thing preventing it from being a classic.
The Mystery Inc. gang go visit a college friend who has made a video game based on their exploits. But instead of enjoying the novelty they are terrorized by an entity born of a computer virus who has entered the real world. The gang are beamed into their own video game (called Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase) and are forced to play through the levels in order to catch the virus (so to speak), eventually encountering their digital selves and digital versions of classic villains from the past. Sharp viewers will recognize Cyber-Shaggy's alternate costume from the 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf.
It's very clever, with loads of potential, most of which is not realized with the brisk run-time. At least you'll never get bored. It's certainly one of the most subversive and mind-bending Scooby adventures. A video game arcade featured towards the end of their titular Cyber Chase even features the Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase video game, thus making it self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential fiction. Phew...get your head around that. And if that wasn't enough, it's the only Scooby-Doo animated feature to spawn its own real video game (for the PlayStation and Gameboy Advance), which would make that game self-referential fiction within...oh man, I'm getting dizzy.
Smart and tightly-written, Cyber Chase's lack of scope is the only thing preventing it from being a classic.
My childhood.
dominickneedname5 June 2013
It kills me a little not giving this a perfect ten out of ten but that would be going WAY to far with it...
Still. I LOVE this film! I remember watching it when i was really little, five i think? Im not sure but i was young is the point...
Anyways lets put the rose-colored glasses down and talk about the film a little. Clearly its a scooby doo film. Its the same basic plot as all the other films and TV shows... Then one has really good animation i must say...Its hand drawn just th way cartoons SHOULD be but sadly are not.
Overall I still really like this movie and i have to give it an 8 out of 10.
Still. I LOVE this film! I remember watching it when i was really little, five i think? Im not sure but i was young is the point...
Anyways lets put the rose-colored glasses down and talk about the film a little. Clearly its a scooby doo film. Its the same basic plot as all the other films and TV shows... Then one has really good animation i must say...Its hand drawn just th way cartoons SHOULD be but sadly are not.
Overall I still really like this movie and i have to give it an 8 out of 10.
Funny, with a touch of educational tips!
GOWBTW29 May 2006
Going into cyberspace is always something. When Scooby Doo and the gang decide to help with a game that's being reprogrammed by a cyber creep, they get their megabytes into action. It was very interesting when the gang met their cyberselves. The old-look gang and the new look gang never had a problem working together, and the old ghouls they encountered were put into the mix as well. The ghouls were the ones they faced in the past: The Gator Ghoul(The costume was worn by Alice Dovely), The Creeper(Worn by Mr.Carswell, the bank president), The Tar Monster, The Jaguaro, and other s to name a few. They weren't the real threat, the real threat was the phantom virus. Getting the Scooby Snacks was always the clicker whenever the gang went to another level, and being in the game wasn't so bad either. All those clues, all the mystery, no wonder Scooby-Doo cartoons always be great fun. At the end of the movie, the gang show what the liked about the web, and how it gets their interest going. I've enjoyed this movie from day one, and it couldn't get any better! 5 stars. SCOOBY-DOOBY DOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Decent enough Scooby Doo movie, but I don't think it is the best one!
TheLittleSongbird31 August 2009
If I had to sum up Cyber Chase in one word, it would have to be decent, though I do think it is one of the weaker Scooby Doo movies, if far from the worst. The plot is a nice idea, but the middle half came across as rather rudimentary, and there were times when it didn't really go anywhere. The writing wasn't bad at all, Shaggy and Scooby are still their zany selves, but the other characters that aren't quite as well written. I wasn't hugely keen on the song playing while the gang were completing the other levels, and the film does to my liking start off slow. However, there are a lot of positives, such as the very nice animation, which was very colourful and fluid. And the voice acting was top notch, plus the Phantom Virus is a good villain. The highlight of the film is the climax, I loved the idea of the gang meeting their cyber selves, and bringing back past villains such as the Creeper. All in all, a little feeble in plot construction, but a mildly enjoyable Scooby feature. 6.5/10 Bethany Cox
I loved!
musachan5 November 2001
This movie's plot was actually quite original. Not cheesy like Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island.
Basically, the gang meets up with Erik, an old friend working on a video game about everyone's favorite meddling kids. However, an evil virus strikes and the gang is sucked into the video game based on their old mysteries.
Although the levels seem to have nothing to do with the actually mysteries from the series (with the exception being the final level), it's quite good! The B-52s rendition of the theme song is to die for (I'm a huge fan of the band, and that's half the reason I rented it.) and the other songs, notably Cyber Dream', are really great as well. The best scenes, though, were all from the final level. I'm not telling what happens, but you'll be surprised! I definitely recommend this.
Basically, the gang meets up with Erik, an old friend working on a video game about everyone's favorite meddling kids. However, an evil virus strikes and the gang is sucked into the video game based on their old mysteries.
Although the levels seem to have nothing to do with the actually mysteries from the series (with the exception being the final level), it's quite good! The B-52s rendition of the theme song is to die for (I'm a huge fan of the band, and that's half the reason I rented it.) and the other songs, notably Cyber Dream', are really great as well. The best scenes, though, were all from the final level. I'm not telling what happens, but you'll be surprised! I definitely recommend this.
Groovy Nostalgia
JCX9421 May 2020
That was a groovy ride through the years of Scooby Doo. So much nostalgia from the original series and the best of Is that It made perfect sense storywise to have It be such a big part of the story.
A perfect blend for fans that grew up with the orinal series and those growing up with the newer one.
The after credits scene was a nice touch and shouldn't be missed.
The after credits scene was a nice touch and shouldn't be missed.
One of the best!
brookenichole-9805413 May 2020
Cyber Chase is amazing! The whole idea of the film is genius when having the Scooby gang go through the game levels. Some of the levels could have been better though, and I wish we could have seen more of the other levels. But the last level is what really makes the movie. The cyber versions meeting the alive Scooby gang is so fun! Plus having monsters from the old show come back was perfect. I also loved how the gang was connecting more in this one. There was one great scene where Daphne, Fred, and Velma find the Phantom Virus and make a joke. You can just feel the connection between the characters. The clues to figuring out the bag guy was clever and made me think.
Overall it's fantastic.
Scooby Doo + Matrix/Jumanji = AWESOME
stefanantonie11 September 2021
Well written addition to the Scooby-Doo Legend
ApolloBoy10914 October 2001
Say what you want, I have been watching Scoob and the gang since it first aired (1966). I enjoy them all and this Chase through the past was written with an eye for long time fans and the gentle self-aware comedy we've come to love. The gang's whiz-kid friend has invented a computer game based on the antics of Mystery, Inc.(s) past cases. However a wicked game virus has been created by one of four possible suspects. When the gang is sucked into the Scooby game they must battle villains and the Virus on each level to get out. Along the way we are treated to the B-52s singing the signature theme, Roman warriors, Dinosaurs and the original monsters they fought in the first three seasons. Only this time -- they're not men in masks either. The real treat is when the gang meets themselves from the original show. (They are the actual characters in the game)Kudos for the mystery itself too. Fun clues are laid out for the ardent observer. This video marks the first of the new Scooby Movies that does not have Mary Kay Bergman voicing the red-haired beauty. Miss Bergman passed on about a year ago. Her voice is missed. The film is dedicated to William Hanna who also past away recently. If you're 5 - 14 or just a Scooby fan you will love this film!! A Scooby Snack for the eyes!!.........
Well done straight to video movie ...
dwpollar23 December 2001
1st watched 12/23/2001 - 7 out of 10(Dir-Jim Stenstrum): Well done straight to video movie of the popular who-dun-it crew from Hanna/Barbera. This movie does not take away those things that made the series popular(the smartly created whodunit, the funny antics of Shaggy & Scooby and even the theme music is pretty much the same). Many times new movie versions of old popular series' s distract from the original fun, but this one doesn't. It even gives us opportunity to remember back when the new crew meet up with the old crew in the computer game and even bring back the old monsters in the old shows. Overall a good combination of the new and the old. Way to go Scooby rooby-roo !!
Serviceable kids movie but no more than that
bob the moo16 July 2005
Freddy, Daphne et al go to visit a friend in the computer lab of a well-known University. The day before they arrive though, a virus from a computer game comes to life and terrorises the staff. Investigating this appearance the gang find themselves sucked into the game and realise that they will have to play their way out if they are to survive. Along the way can they stop the virus and uncover who was behind it in the first place? With a plot that is pretty much lifted from Tron and a script that never has anything of interest for adults this film will be a hard sell to viewers who are not Scooby fans. The plot is a simple device for allowing the gang to be chased across all manner of places without the need for a mystery or story to develop. They have the usual unmasking at the end but it all seems like an afterthought rather than the conclusion of the build-up. The chases and monsters will amuse kids but their aren't many laughs for adults who will find the script lacking in all but the slightest touch of irony or knowing wit and even that is pretty poor. However as a kids film it just about does enough even if there have been better Scooby films.
The voice talent are all pretty good I say "all" but really the lion's share of the work is dropped on Innes. He plays his many characters well and I like his voices. Alaskey is obvious; Ward is OK; Welker is convincing but I must admit that I found DeLisle to be quite bland and not suit the rest of the gang. Overall though it was OK; rather uninspired and full of pointless chases rather than a good mystery story but it'll work for children that like Scooby Doo even if the rest of the audience might start finding other things to do with their time.
The voice talent are all pretty good I say "all" but really the lion's share of the work is dropped on Innes. He plays his many characters well and I like his voices. Alaskey is obvious; Ward is OK; Welker is convincing but I must admit that I found DeLisle to be quite bland and not suit the rest of the gang. Overall though it was OK; rather uninspired and full of pointless chases rather than a good mystery story but it'll work for children that like Scooby Doo even if the rest of the audience might start finding other things to do with their time.
The best scooby movie
abbybabby-7366121 January 2020
Another fun adventure
mitsubishizero11 September 2020
Another fun adventure kids and adults can enjoy, courtesy of the Scooby gang. A blue anthropomorphic virus is terrorizing a group of scientists. It's up to Scooby-Doo and his friends to find out who the culprit is by traveling through the digital world to find clues.
The animation's clean and smooth, the voice acting's pretty sold and story's good enough ti grab your attention and keep it until the end. If you're a Scooby-Doo fan, I'd say check it out. Feel free to join Mystery Incorporated on their next adventure.
The animation's clean and smooth, the voice acting's pretty sold and story's good enough ti grab your attention and keep it until the end. If you're a Scooby-Doo fan, I'd say check it out. Feel free to join Mystery Incorporated on their next adventure.
Lots o fun...a good laugh!
AllisonLVenezio3 April 2003
A thoroughly modern twist on a retro favorite is the premise of this 2001 straight-to-video flick starring those meddling kids, and their Great Dane.
Mystery Inc.'s member, ascot-clad, egotist Fred Jones, prett damnsel-in-distress Daphne Blake, prepetually hungry Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, brainy Velma Dinkley, and of course, Scooby-Doo, are observing a video game based on their past adventures, created by their whiz kid friend Eric, when a virus becomes loose in the game. The gang is sucked into the game, and their goal is to capture the virus. Everytime they get one step closer, they travel to another level of the game, until they're at the last level, their hometown, Coolsville. They encounter a Malt Shop, andupon entering, they see cyber-versions of themselves (the original versions). The real Mystery Inc. must team up with the Cyber-Mystery Inc. to battle all of the monsters, no longer men and women in masks, but real monsters...zoinks!
I watched the various "Scooby-Doo" during the between 1985 and 1991 (Actually, the first series I saw, "13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo," came on when I was about 3 yrs. old, and was off the air by the time I was about 4 yrs. old--I never liked this series anyway), rerun episodes of "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?" (my favorite of all the series) "Scooby and Scrappy," (one of the 4 worst series--"Pup Named Scooby-Doo" follows in its footsteps, as does "Scooby's Laff-a-lympics"-I vaguely remember this one), "Scooby-Doo Movies," and "The Scooby-Doo Show" (which was a decent mid-70s series). I hadn't seen any of the films, except for the live-action version (which I absolutely loved), and "Scooby and the Reluctant Warewolf" (which I couldn't stand), but this was a decent film. I know all of the cases, the monsters, the obvious and inside jokes...heck, I could solve the mysteries within 10 minutes. But this movie kept me guessing. It was really funny to see the characters more modernized, and what the retro counterparts looked like.
While this was a fun movie, the only complaint that I had about it was Shaggy's voice. I know it's not Casey Kasem, and it's too obvious. But once you get past that, it's not a problem. The other characters are voiced decently (they have had plenty of people voicing Velma and Daphne, but if they replaced Fred's voice, it would be a gaping hole--Frank Welker's voice is very key to the character). It's nice to know that some things don't change (like Fred being "all-ego"). But the idea of seeing him sans-ascot was pretty gutsy (that rediculous red ascot MADE Fred in the original series!). Scooby-Doo sounded the same, and he was just as loveable as ever (I never liked the cartoon much until I was the live-action film, but I ALWAYS loved Scooby!!!). Velma, however, is still my favorite character--she's smart, and sometimes has great one-liners. Daphne, for once, isn't the damnsel-in-distress---she's resourceful and smarter than her cyber-countepart. Fred was pretty cool, and Shaggy, as always, is a scene-stealer, but he's Shaggy--he doesn't need a reason.
My favorite scene was the scene where the gang meets their cyber-counterparts in the Malt Shop, and the scene at the carnival. Plus, the villians (REALLY monsters!) were cool--including the Creeper! I LOVED the episode with the Creeper (I kept chanting to myself "Creeper! Creeper!!!!" after seeing this!)
All in all, this was a decent film--plenty of laughs, and lots of adventure. If you like vintage Scooby-Doo, then this movie might peak your interest. The animation is great-and just as colorful as the original! Definitely take a look at this film--it's a cyber chase worth taking!!
Mystery Inc.'s member, ascot-clad, egotist Fred Jones, prett damnsel-in-distress Daphne Blake, prepetually hungry Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, brainy Velma Dinkley, and of course, Scooby-Doo, are observing a video game based on their past adventures, created by their whiz kid friend Eric, when a virus becomes loose in the game. The gang is sucked into the game, and their goal is to capture the virus. Everytime they get one step closer, they travel to another level of the game, until they're at the last level, their hometown, Coolsville. They encounter a Malt Shop, andupon entering, they see cyber-versions of themselves (the original versions). The real Mystery Inc. must team up with the Cyber-Mystery Inc. to battle all of the monsters, no longer men and women in masks, but real monsters...zoinks!
I watched the various "Scooby-Doo" during the between 1985 and 1991 (Actually, the first series I saw, "13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo," came on when I was about 3 yrs. old, and was off the air by the time I was about 4 yrs. old--I never liked this series anyway), rerun episodes of "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?" (my favorite of all the series) "Scooby and Scrappy," (one of the 4 worst series--"Pup Named Scooby-Doo" follows in its footsteps, as does "Scooby's Laff-a-lympics"-I vaguely remember this one), "Scooby-Doo Movies," and "The Scooby-Doo Show" (which was a decent mid-70s series). I hadn't seen any of the films, except for the live-action version (which I absolutely loved), and "Scooby and the Reluctant Warewolf" (which I couldn't stand), but this was a decent film. I know all of the cases, the monsters, the obvious and inside jokes...heck, I could solve the mysteries within 10 minutes. But this movie kept me guessing. It was really funny to see the characters more modernized, and what the retro counterparts looked like.
While this was a fun movie, the only complaint that I had about it was Shaggy's voice. I know it's not Casey Kasem, and it's too obvious. But once you get past that, it's not a problem. The other characters are voiced decently (they have had plenty of people voicing Velma and Daphne, but if they replaced Fred's voice, it would be a gaping hole--Frank Welker's voice is very key to the character). It's nice to know that some things don't change (like Fred being "all-ego"). But the idea of seeing him sans-ascot was pretty gutsy (that rediculous red ascot MADE Fred in the original series!). Scooby-Doo sounded the same, and he was just as loveable as ever (I never liked the cartoon much until I was the live-action film, but I ALWAYS loved Scooby!!!). Velma, however, is still my favorite character--she's smart, and sometimes has great one-liners. Daphne, for once, isn't the damnsel-in-distress---she's resourceful and smarter than her cyber-countepart. Fred was pretty cool, and Shaggy, as always, is a scene-stealer, but he's Shaggy--he doesn't need a reason.
My favorite scene was the scene where the gang meets their cyber-counterparts in the Malt Shop, and the scene at the carnival. Plus, the villians (REALLY monsters!) were cool--including the Creeper! I LOVED the episode with the Creeper (I kept chanting to myself "Creeper! Creeper!!!!" after seeing this!)
All in all, this was a decent film--plenty of laughs, and lots of adventure. If you like vintage Scooby-Doo, then this movie might peak your interest. The animation is great-and just as colorful as the original! Definitely take a look at this film--it's a cyber chase worth taking!!
One of the best Scooby movies so far
kenny_c_hueholt20 October 2001
I ordered this movie over the Internet and recieved it in the mail yesterday. I must say I could write a book on everything I liked about this movie. First of all the new voice of Daphne was Grey Delise, she was really great. I also liked the behind the scenes that they showed afterwards. It was nice to see what the voice actors looked like and sounded like in real life. Grey Delise is very attractive. Actually, she kind of looked like Daphne, except for the fact that her hair is dark, while Daphne's is red. It was interesting to see how much work went into making this filem. Of course, we all remember the B52's from "The Flinstones" movie. They show up here to sing the "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" theme. That was a great rendition. As for the plot of the movie itself, I really enjoyed it. Especially when they got to the last level of the games and met the cyber versions of themselves and also met all those villians. I'm really looking forward for the live-action "Scooby-Doo" movie to come out next year.
A bit too far out there in terms of the story...
paul_haakonsen30 April 2017
I did grow up with watching "Scooby-Doo" cartoons, like so many others did, and I still do get to sit down and watch the occasional "Scooby-Doo" movie every now and then together with my seven year old son.
And as we got the chance to watch "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase", and sat down to watch it.
"Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be one of the more silly of stories that I have sat through during the many years of watching "Scooby-Doo". Why? Well, with the mystery gang being pulled into cyberspace, it was just a bit over the top. It was just too far out there. Sure, it was fun for my son to watch, but I just had a difficult time buying into it.
I will say that the animation and art style in "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be quite alright, as it usually is for a Hanna-Barbera production. And it is great to see that they stay so true and close to the original art style that has been a part of "Scooby-Doo" ever since the early years.
The voice acting performers were also doing good jobs, and it is always a treat to have Frank Welker voice. However, there were some of the more frequent voices that were missing from this movie and have been replaced by someone else, which was a shame.
All in all, then I found "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" to be somewhat less than adequate, given the questionable storyline. But for children, then this is definitely a fun movie to sit through.
And as we got the chance to watch "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase", and sat down to watch it.
"Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be one of the more silly of stories that I have sat through during the many years of watching "Scooby-Doo". Why? Well, with the mystery gang being pulled into cyberspace, it was just a bit over the top. It was just too far out there. Sure, it was fun for my son to watch, but I just had a difficult time buying into it.
I will say that the animation and art style in "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be quite alright, as it usually is for a Hanna-Barbera production. And it is great to see that they stay so true and close to the original art style that has been a part of "Scooby-Doo" ever since the early years.
The voice acting performers were also doing good jobs, and it is always a treat to have Frank Welker voice. However, there were some of the more frequent voices that were missing from this movie and have been replaced by someone else, which was a shame.
All in all, then I found "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" to be somewhat less than adequate, given the questionable storyline. But for children, then this is definitely a fun movie to sit through.
I still love this straight-to-video movie.
zachmosley16 September 2022
I've always been a fan of this movie. It has been one of my favourite entries in the Scooby-Doo series. You know, I never knew Eric was the twist villain and he was responsible for creating the Phantom Virus until the end of the movie.
The comedy in this movie is very funny and very memorable. All of the characters are awesome and the pacing is well-done. It's not a perfect movie, but it is worth checking out if you're a fan of animated movies or if you're a Scooby-Doo fan in general. There are 10 levels that the Mystery gang have to get through in order to return to the real world.
This movie gets a 9/10, and Scooby-Dooby-Doo!
The comedy in this movie is very funny and very memorable. All of the characters are awesome and the pacing is well-done. It's not a perfect movie, but it is worth checking out if you're a fan of animated movies or if you're a Scooby-Doo fan in general. There are 10 levels that the Mystery gang have to get through in order to return to the real world.
This movie gets a 9/10, and Scooby-Dooby-Doo!
Like, does anyone know any cheat codes?
Pjtaylor-96-1380445 March 2022
In my recent review for 'Scooby-Doo And The Alien Invaders (2000)', I said that I thought it was perhaps the least successful 'Scooby-Doo' film directed by Jim Stenstrum. After watching this picture (and, thus, completing the Stenstrum quartet), I can safely say that isn't the case. 'Scooby-Doo And The Cyber Chase (2001)' isn't bad by any means, but it's definitely the weakest of Stenstrum's iconic efforts. That's a shame, too, because I have a lot of nostalgic fondness for this one; I used to watch it over and over again on VHS. Still, the feature is fairly fun even when viewed without rose-tinted glasses. It has plenty of charm to it and contains quite a few surprisingly satisfying throwbacks that should certainly please fans of the franchise. The simple pleasure of watching Shaggy and Scooby eat their weight in junk food (and still be hungry), go wild over day-old dog biscuits and put smiles on their more sensible friends' faces still shines through, despite the movie's noticeable flaws. The most obvious of these is the fact that the flick looks far more flat than its predecessors, primarily due to the apparent softening of shadows. This lack of dynamic lighting really hurts the overall aesthetic and makes it seem almost 'made for TV' (it is a DTV effort, but so are its more visually appealing predecessors). Another noticeable issue is the consistent use of on-the-nose exposition. Seriously, characters (usually Velma) will describe exactly what we've just seen happen even if the event is incredibly obvious. This actually starts to impact the pacing, too, as characters will take time to stand and comment on an urgent situation before leaping into action. I know that this movie is aiming at least partially, if not primarily, at a young audience, but this annoying exposition isn't an issue in Stenstrum's other work and that all aims for a similar audience. In fairness, this is likely the lightest entry in Stenstrum's 'Scooby-Doo' filmography, a far cry from the relative darkness of 'Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island (1998)'. The writing problems are likely a result of the apparently intense studio interference experienced while making the movie, something which also affected the making of 'Scooby-Doo And The Witch's Ghost (1999)' but didn't impact its end result. It's a shame, too, because it definitely reduces the enjoyment going in the flick; nobody, not even children, like being talked down to. The central concept is also strangely unbelievable despite its science-fiction nature, perhaps because it attempts to stick relatively close to reality in most areas, and the movie's mystery relies on a single repeating clue, which ultimately leads to an unsatisfying conclusion. Another, much more minor problem is that this picture's rendition of the iconic 'Scooby-Doo' theme is easily the worst one I've heard so far. Ultimately, though, the affair is generally entertaining and has a fair bit of underlying charm to it. It's a pleasant, easy watch that doesn't demand anything of its audience. Though it certainly has its flaws, it's still a fairly solid effort overall. 6/10.
Very entertaining (but could have been even better)!
Milk_Tray_Guy22 April 2021
Scooby and the gang get zapped into a video game based on their own early adventures. The only way to survive and return to the real world is to battle and defeat all 10 levels. On the way they encounter cyber versions of monsters from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969-70) and The Scooby-Doo Show (1976-78) - plus cyber versions of themselves from the same era.
There are some great one-liners; the set-up is nicely done (with brightly-lit university research labs making a change from dark, dusty mansions), and the digital world the gang find themselves in is impressive. The early levels of the game are entertaining enough (although I can see myself fast-forwarding through these on rewatches), but when the classic villains and the cyber-Scooby gang turn up it really takes off. There's great interplay between the two versions of Mystery Inc. (including some lovely snarky comments on each other's fashion sense), and the bond that develops between the two groups is actually touching. There's no rivalry, just the 'real' gang being helped to escape by the cyber versions who know they have to stay no matter what.
So, a situation where anything could happen, involving any character(s), in any location in the entire history of the franchise! Why didn't the makers do more with it? Scenarios that wouldn't really work in the 'real' world of Scooby-Doo, could have easily played out 'inside a computer game', giving the audience some real 'WTF?' moments. It felt like a massive missed opportunity. What we get is good - but it could have been much more.
Artwork/animation though is really nice. The cast are good, with Frank Welker (Fred), Grey DeLisle (movie debut as Daphne), B J Ward (movie swansong as Velma), and Scott Innes (movie swansong as both Shaggy and Scooby) on great form. And the music is fine - including a version of the theme song from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Performed by the B-52s!
8/10.
There are some great one-liners; the set-up is nicely done (with brightly-lit university research labs making a change from dark, dusty mansions), and the digital world the gang find themselves in is impressive. The early levels of the game are entertaining enough (although I can see myself fast-forwarding through these on rewatches), but when the classic villains and the cyber-Scooby gang turn up it really takes off. There's great interplay between the two versions of Mystery Inc. (including some lovely snarky comments on each other's fashion sense), and the bond that develops between the two groups is actually touching. There's no rivalry, just the 'real' gang being helped to escape by the cyber versions who know they have to stay no matter what.
So, a situation where anything could happen, involving any character(s), in any location in the entire history of the franchise! Why didn't the makers do more with it? Scenarios that wouldn't really work in the 'real' world of Scooby-Doo, could have easily played out 'inside a computer game', giving the audience some real 'WTF?' moments. It felt like a massive missed opportunity. What we get is good - but it could have been much more.
Artwork/animation though is really nice. The cast are good, with Frank Welker (Fred), Grey DeLisle (movie debut as Daphne), B J Ward (movie swansong as Velma), and Scott Innes (movie swansong as both Shaggy and Scooby) on great form. And the music is fine - including a version of the theme song from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Performed by the B-52s!
8/10.
An Honest Review
generationofswine1 April 2017
Scooby Doo meets Tron? At least that would have been a fun throwback to the New Scooby Doo Movies people my age grew up on...you know, the one that was still aired on TV in the 80s and introduced the latter part of Generation X to celebrities that they really only saw in Scooby Doo until Nick at Nite took off? Yeah, that would have been a great throw-back...
Instead you have, well, Scooby Doo with a Videodrome feel where he gets sucked into a video game and maybe it was an update of Jumanji and...really....
It just stank. I'm sure kids like it, but it wasn't Scooby Doo. It was awful and, honestly, the jokes never stuck and humor never landed.
Instead you have, well, Scooby Doo with a Videodrome feel where he gets sucked into a video game and maybe it was an update of Jumanji and...really....
It just stank. I'm sure kids like it, but it wasn't Scooby Doo. It was awful and, honestly, the jokes never stuck and humor never landed.
One of the best Scobby movies!
TheMan30515 July 2002
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