I re-watched this film for the first time in years yesterday, and it was really nothing special. After four animated Scooby-Doo films that took risks and offered us stuff that is new ("Zombie Island" through "Cyber Chase"), we get a forgettable entry that really doesn't do much outside of the old Scooby-Doo formula.The gang are their usual selves, which is pretty nice, I guess. It was also cool that we get to see the Hex girls again, even if they didn't do much. As usual, we get some funny scenes here and there and I will admit that the design for the vampire was pretty cool.It doesn't offer much outside of that. The story is typical Scooby-Doo fare, and there wasn't anything to make it feel like a real "movie." This was really nothing more than an extended TV episode. Several Scooby-Doo movies suffer from this, but this is one of the worst cases.It took too long for the plot to get started. There were too many filler scenes that added nothing and felt like they were there only to pad out the movie's length. The supporting characters aside from the Hex Girls were also nothing to write home about.The climax in the mountains is kind of routine, and the reveal was nothing shocking. However, I kind of liked the gang performing the Scooby-Doo Theme Song at the end.This is definitely one of the most by-the-numbers entries in the long-running franchise. It's not a bad film and it's okay to watch if you've got nothing better to do. However, it isn't really that much worth your time and there are better Scooby-Doo movies out there.RATING: C
... View MoreWell I am and always will be a very big Scooby-Doo fan and ever since I was young I've always enjoyed watching the great Dane along with Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne but this movie just didn't quiet do it for me. Through the whole movie there are unfunny gags, a very predictable ending, and lack of a good mystery. For the first time ever I was actually bored watching Scooby-Doo.As Scooby-Doo and gang travel to Sydney, Austraila for a vacation they are taking in the sites and having a great time. They decide to go explore the outback, they come across a rock music festival and go check it out. When arriving in the middle of nowhere to the festival instead of relaxing and listening to good music they hear the legend of the Yowie Yahoo vampire and the missing rock band that have apparently have been turned into vampires, after they hear of the legend they are concerned and decide to try and solve the case. Unlike the previous three Scooby-Doo cartoons instead of using villains that are real, they are just a man in a mask. Along the way they are met with many unfunny jokes, predictable twists and turns, and a very predictable ending.The plot and setting return to old fashion way by making the villain just a man in a mask. This is a part of the movie that I actually like, it gives the old Scooby-Doo feeling but that does not save the cartoon from being bad.The storyline this cartoon follows is filled with unfunny jokes, constant flaws, and is very dragged out, the characters are not very interesting and the ending is very predictable.Even though this cartoon isn't very good it has a very good all star voice cast such as Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo and Fred, Nicole Jaffe as Velma, Heather North as Daphne, and the returning Casey Kasem as Shaggy. Each voice actor does a great job at the character they are playing.In the end Scooby-Doo and the legend of the vampire isn't the greatest movie ever made but it is far from the worst. Although not all the old big Scooby-Doo fans will like this cartoon many kids will as there are some aspects that are good. So make sure that you read reviews before renting or buying this movie as you may be disappointment but remember everyone has their own opinions.Overall rating: **** out of ********** ** out of *****
... View MoreAfter watching this movie I thought it was good. It could have been better but it was not horrible unlike some other stuff tagged as "Scooby Doo".The Good: The plot was good (After Mystery Inc arrived at Vampire Rock) And it makes sense.The return of Casey Kasem voicing Shaggy was great.Seeing The Hex Girls as a continuing set of characters was also good (Despite their music being mellow)The use of the classic sound effects and old music was great.It plays like an old Scooby Doo cartoon with a few more modern elements.The OK or bad: The music (Except for a select few parts) Was disappointing.Although I enjoyed seeing the gang wearing their old clothes it doesn't make sense. This takes place after "The Witch's Ghost" Where they didn't all wear their old clothes. It doesn't make much sense why Fred and Daphne would switch to their old style clothing.In all this is a good Scooby Doo movie. It pays its dues to the original show and I would definitely recommend it to any fans of the original series and anyone who wants to watch a good Scooby Doo movie with their kids.
... View Morei wasn't overly impressed with this Scooby-Doo adventure.i found it fairly slow for the most part.i also didn't think the story was really very interesting.it just wasn't very developed,even by most animated Scooby adventures.there is also not much air of mystery in this one.i do like Scooby-Doo animated movies and i have seen some pretty good ones.this one ranks lower on the scale than most that i have seen.but there is a bit of good news.there are a few funny moments.unfortunately i didn't' think there were enough of them.this movie is just over 70 minutes,including end credits,but it seemed like a lot longer to me.i guess this movie is average at best.for me,Scooby-Doo!And the Legend of the Vampire gets a 5/10
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