Review: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

The live action version of the cult cartoon series returns for a second adventure.

In 'Monsters Unleashed', the gang of Mystery Inc. investigate a series of supernatural occurrences which sees all of their old enemies return to life.

All of the original cast - including Michael Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr - return, as well as the digitally-created Scooby.

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Mitch on April 6th, 2004
This film bettered the original and was ace. It was very funny and would also be a wonderful film for all children. It has many jokes that would also be funny for adults. The computer effects are brill. The only thing that might put you off is the plot. It is a bit far fetched and silly. The acting by Matthew Lilard is great as is by the actress who plays Velma but Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jnr aren't as good and are a bit wooden. 8 out of 10

Chris on April 6th, 2004
A must see! I loved this film, much better than the 1st. The jokes kept getting stronger and stronger ( both for children and the adults). WB have chosen the best actors to play each character and captured the original cartoon adventures perfectly! 8 3/4 out of 10!

Crappy Doo on April 6th, 2004
Not only have 'Monsters' been unleashed, but alse has a big money-waster. Don't go and see this film if you are over the mental age of 12! I went to see it with the girlfriend and I was hoping for it to make us laugh. The humour in the film is very simple, it is aimed at children, and most of the children in the cinema were cringing at the very bad jokes. It doesn't make you laugh, and it is about as scary as an Atomic Kitten music video. 1 out of 10 from me, and the 1 is because of Sarah Michelle Gellar's very revealing costume, other than that, don't waste your money.

Liam on April 7th, 2004
Not very good. I really liked the first one but this is nowhere near as good as the first one. 6/10

jon on April 8th, 2004
This film I think is a great improvement on the original scooby doo film. It has comedy and action to a great measure for both adults and children alike. It also has (I believe) more monsters in the film than the first movie. I say well done and roll on scooby doo 3!!!

Rayford Sellers on April 8th, 2004
I have rated this film a ten because it is a very good movie and i am a biggest fan of scooby doo, i just can't wait til the third movie come out so i can go see it.

Raggy on April 9th, 2004
I thought the film was ace. A complete improvement. 9 out of 10!

lala on April 9th, 2004
Lets hope the third Harry Potter flick puts my faith back into family movies because this one certainly didn't.

smeg_head on April 9th, 2004
Far superior to the original film, this film adds a bit of emotional content to the plot and thankfully only has two fart gags. The Scooby CGI is great and by the end of the film he does feel like a character rather than special effect. If you go expecting a though provoking film you'll be let down - if you got for just a bit of a fun you'll really enjoy it.

Dr. James E. Coalfield on April 10th, 2004
Boring barnyard baloney, that just about sums up this wasted attempt at making a great sequel. The original is better in every way, the camera shots are those of an amateur and the script could have been written by a GCSE student. 3/10, those of us that think this is a great film must have fallen asleep half way through and missed most of the rubbish, the intro and the credits are the only saving grace of this film.

Craig on April 11th, 2004
I thought this film was fab! I liked it better than the first one. More action and a bigger mystery to uncover. I give this film a 10/10.

Dave Allen on April 16th, 2004
Well it looks like some people were expecting a comedy masterpiece, but hey this film is aimed at kids, and i think it fits the bill perfectly, so what if the script or plot wont win an oscar, this is Scooby doo people, the original cartoon series could be described as childish or unfunny by some, but by the look on my kids faces on one of the times i took them to see this movie, it fills its role perfectly!

Anthony on April 19th, 2004
I think this film was the better out of the two more action more comedy and far more mystery to uncover and a very good build up to the monsters. I would give this movie 10 out of 10.

Gary Crosby on April 27th, 2004
Highly entertaining for all the family! Took my 6yr old Daughter to see the film, & I enjoyed it as much as she did! Transfers well from the cartoon, characters are well cast. In my humble opinion, well worth a couple of fun hours viewing plonked in front of it with a drink & some popcorn!

Easyman on April 27th, 2004
I'm an adult (53) and enjoyed the first scooby doo, but the sequel falls way short of being entertaining. The plot , the story line ,Rubbish.If this is the best they can do, i only hope there isn't a third scooby doo, unless the script writers get it together,and write a story worth the name of scoobydooby dooooooooo.