Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins
// 9.15.09 // Filed under: Parenting
We’ve always been fans of ole’ Scoob in our house. My kids enjoy watching the original Scooby from the 70’s, as well as some of the newer animated movies (I’m partial to The Alien Invaders and The Witch’s Ghost) and the “What’s New Scooby-Doo” TV show. But the 2002 Scooby-Doo movie with live actors? Painful.
So I was leery of the new “Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins” movie. I sat down with the kids to watch and was pleasantly surprised. Fred has brown hair, but I quickly got over that because the film was well-cast (really liked Shaggy, played by Nick Palatas) and even the CGI Scooby-Doo didn’t seem as creepy as he had in the other live-action movies. The plot was decent and the movie was just plain fun to watch.
Along with the movie release, there’s a new video game, Scooby-Doo! First Frights. Fun for all ages, players can explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode’s mysterious villain – all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths.
I’ve got three copies of Scooby-Doo! First Frights. for the Wii to give away. Just leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win.
I’m a little disappointed the video game characters don’t look like the actors in the Mystery Begins movie, but like slightly modernized versions of the Pup Scooby-Doo kids (yuck!). But I’m still looking forward to playing this game with my kids. I’ve already warned them that I always get to be Velma. Cuz geeks rock.
Update 9/21: Winners have been chosen. Congratulations to Kris, SharonK, and Brandie. Winners were chosen by Random.org.
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Hey thanks for posting this. I’d missed the new scooby movie. I know the older ones were painful but those years were thin on choices for kids so we’ve watched them several times. Can I just say I’m delighted with the fall line up of movies for kids! (LOL)
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I’m in! I always enjoy your tv and video game recommendations.
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My boys would love this game!
Sry, but i cant agree with you. If you compare the movies with the good old animated movies its just crab. i loved tthe old ones!!!
Oh my goodness! We ALL sat down and watched that movie together. It was awesome. I think we have every Scooby DVD out there! My son was telling me that there was a game. They would love the Wii game! Thanks!!
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My kids can’t wait to see this! They are BIG Scooby fans – thanks so much for reviewing it for us!
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Wanted to stop by and thank you for all the tips. Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest.
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Happy Saturday Sharefest!!! I love your blog. Everytime I come to it I find something new and useful!!
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I can’t wait to see this movie! It looks so cool, and the game does too:)
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I grew up wishing I could have the mystery machine for my very own, and admittedly at almost 40 I still say “ruh roh” on occasion. My husband’s icon is Shaggy on his IM… and yet my kids just don’t get it.
I think with the advent of movies on tape, dvd and on demand we lost something – it’s not as special to catch your Saturday morning cartoons when they are on or accessible 24 hours a day…
But so glad to see your kids dig Scooby and the gang – you brought them up right!
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Oh yeah, and Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
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I’d like to say that my kids would really enjoy this…but I’d be fibbing…because I’m the one that would l-o-v-e this! Scooby Snacks are my #1 favorite….(anything snacky = scooby snack:)
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Cool idea! Happy Saturday SITS sharefest! You have such a wealth of knowledge – thanks for sharing!
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My girls would LOVE this game!!!!
Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
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I’ve shied away from Scooby-Doo everything since the first live-action movie, so it’s good to hear the follow-up is more worth my time! Have your kids played the game? What’s their response to it?
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My daughter is just getting into Scobby Doo. It was a bit scary for her at first. We just got a Wii so it would be right up her alley.
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My 11-year-old daughter really wants to be Velma for Halloween, so you’re not the only one who is standing up for the geek team! Great giveaway–thanks!!
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My son would love this! Ok, maybe I’d like it too…(& I would also choose Velma
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
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Geeks do Rock! My son would love to get his hands on this game!
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest to you!
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Once again, AWESOME post over at SITS- you are some kind of genius!
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Looks like fun – I know we’d love to give the game a try!
Thanks for the heads up on the movie. I sort of liked the 2002 version, but it seems strange to me to make multiple movies of the same characters using different actors. I might watch it now.
Oh. My. Goodness. How did I miss this? My son is the biggest Scooby Doo (and Wii) fan ever. This is perfect for him! Thanks for having the giveaway!
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i have 4 nephews that would love this game
thanks!! i love scooby-doo, its def a major part of my childhood!!
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Jinkys! My kids would totally love this!!
Our daughter loves Scooby Doo. Thanks for the review and info on the Wii game.
Thank a million! I am so excited to be a winner:)!
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Scooby Doo was always one of my favorite cartoon series. Can’t wait to try the Wii game. I’m sure it will be hilarious
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Great post, love your blog! My DH loves scooby too! (sits)
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My favorite cartoon series. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for the review. My kids LOVE Scooby Doo too, but we’ve just stuck to the cartoon version so far. I may have to check this new movie out.
keep it up this nice sharing with have a great idea on this post….
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Nice posting, Thanx for this
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My son is a big fan of Scooby Doo, Nice posting
This is a good addition to my Scooby Doo collection.
I liked the film and thought it was good for the most part, but there are a lot of plot mix ups that didn’t mix well with the other installments. For starters they were dealing with real ghosts, so why are they so skeptical about real ghosts in the future. A pup named scooby doo completely went out of sync with this. And why does freddy have brown hair?
I love this game, lol. I bought it for my daughter just the other day!
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