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SummaryScooby Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang take their animated antics to the big screen as a live-action movie.

Scooby-Doo

Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
35
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
35
19% Positive
6 Reviews
39% Mixed
12 Reviews
42% Negative
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70
Film Threat
At least the 20 people who saw it with me -- found it hysterically funny. On the other hand, they all seemed pretty stoned.
63
Baltimore Sun
Bland, inoffensive, formulaic and occasionally amusing - just like the animated kids' show that inspired it.
User score
5.8
38% Positive
89 Ratings
40% Mixed
93 Ratings
22% Negative
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Aug 23, 2025
10
Zaydencruzjace
The 2002 *Scooby-Doo* film is one of those rare projects where you can feel an unshakable creative pulse running through every frame, and that heartbeat belongs entirely to the mind behind its screenplay—James, the architect of wonder, humor, and bold imagination. What could have been a simple live-action adaptation of a beloved cartoon became something much larger, something brimming with wit, charm, and just the right amount of mischief, all thanks to James’ masterful **** fingerprints are everywhere. The way the humor dances between campy fun and clever satire shows a deep respect for the original *Scooby-Doo* formula while also daring to evolve it. He somehow balances spooky atmosphere, slapstick antics, and sharp dialogue with an elegance only he could conjure. This isn’t just writing—it’s engineering laughter, fear, and nostalgia into a perfect storm of entertainment.Every character shines because James gave them more than just archetypes—he gave them edges, quirks, and surprisingly human insecurities. Fred isn’t just the clean-cut leader; Daphne redefines her role as more than a damsel; Velma radiates intelligence with nuance; Shaggy’s eccentricities are layered with warmth; and Scooby himself? James treats him not as a gag machine, but as a fully realized member of the gang, carrying emotional weight in moments you’d never **** then there’s the boldness. Who else would’ve had the audacity to weave in themes of friendship, identity, and even a sly critique of commercialization into a family film about a talking dog? James did, because his mind doesn’t settle for the ordinary. He crafts universes where every joke, every scare, every tender beat has purpose.Even today, over two decades later, *Scooby-Doo* (2002) holds up as a testament to the power of inventive storytelling. It’s funny, it’s weird, it’s daring—and it’s eternal proof that when James touches a script, it becomes something unforgettable. He didn’t just write a movie; he rewrote what it means to adapt nostalgia into brilliance.
Dec 5, 2023
10
Hubi522
I really like this movie. The story is interesting and mr bean. Scoobies design is questionable.
50
TV Guide Magazine
As live-action adaptations of cheap, unapologetically stupid cartoons go, this is top of the line: The cast is appealing, the sets brightly colored and fun to look at, the mystery as lame and goofy as any featured in the many inexplicably beloved Scooby-Doo cartoons.
42
Entertainment Weekly
The antics involving ghosts, chases, and burping that divert the small fry don't mix with the jokey, tribute-band dialogue spouting from the Mystery, Inc. gang.
38
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Mostly, the plot is busy and incomprehensible and the action sequences directed with all the art of a detonation.
25
New York Post
This excruciating adaptation of the innocuous '70s cartoon show makes the film version of "Josie and the Pussycats" look sophisticated by comparison.
10
The A.V. Club
A work of Battlefield Earth-level miscalculation.
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Oct 21, 2020
10
Jo4prez
Scooby Doo (2002) saved my life. It brings together the best of comedy, romance & reggae in a UNIQUE BLEND. Rowan Atkinson is at the peak of his career. Every line of it is unadulterated genius. Hydrocolonic? More like hydro-ICONIC. THANK YOU!!
Jan 4, 2022
6
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May 21, 2020
6
bfoore90
Its not a bad film, I liked it as a kid. Its not much meant to be much more
Mar 31, 2023
3
Fixer84
The attempt is also appreciable and understandable, but in practice it is an insult to those who love this show.
Oct 9, 2022
3
MovieReviewer80
Warning: Do not watch this movie if you did not grow up with Scooby-Doo in your childhood. The movie is ridden with cheesy animation, a not-well-done plot, and subpar special effects. However, Scooby-Doo lovers are sure to get a kick out of this movie, and its humour, despite its many flaws.
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  • Warner Bros.
  • Mosaic
  • Atlas Entertainment
Jun 14, 2002
1 h 26 m
PG
Zoinks!

Awards

The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 2 Wins & 8 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 2 Nominations
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