Scooby-Doo and the gang go on a trip to check on Daphne's sister, Melissa. She's been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. Apparently there's been trouble at the Academy. Sightings of a giant dragon have bee... more »n scaring all the students away. The gang smells trouble and decides to investigate.« less
Bridgett B. from GRANGEVILLE, ID Reviewed on 9/20/2011...
We love Scooby Doo!
Jacob S. from FULTON, MO Reviewed on 4/5/2010...
movie was awesome. i really enjoyed it.
Movie Reviews
Magical Fun Scooby Style
mk | parker, CO United States | 02/14/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Nice to see Scooby-Doo alive and well in this 2010 new movie. The major change is that Matthew Lillard from the Scooby live action movies, fills in as the voice of Shaggy. I always thought Matthew was the best of the characters of those somewhat bizarre movies, and here, he's more than adequate but no Casey Kasem.
The mystery: a flying half-lion, half-bird monster terrorizes a school for magicians where Velma's sister, who's got a crush on the Shagmeister, elicits the gang's help. A little tension develops between Daphne and Fred over his goo-goo eyes for Whirlen Merlin the Magician's assistant.
It has all the traditional Scooby trappings- with lots of potential suspects, lots of like creepy, 'reepy' settings- a giant castle, a dark isolated forest, an island haunted by another monster, trap doors, towers, colorful artwork, Scooby and Shaggy silliness, a few tunes, and a mystery to solve. We prefer solvable mysteries versus supernatural ones.
A cute cartoon plays during the opening credits of the feature cartoon (a novel idea) with a bouncy song that got the kiddoes dancing.
Our children, ages 3 & 6, loved it; although, we fast fowarded for the younger one, the extra spooky scenes on the 'ghostly' island, but overall the writers resolve it nicely for kids' sensiblities. As adults, growing up with SD, we liked it a lot for what it is. This one rates somewhere between "Chillout Scooby and Where's my Mummy?". 4-1/2*."
Scooby Abracadabra Doo!
ScoobyDooFan | California | 02/16/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Scooby and those meddling kids are back on the case once again in this frightfully fun animated adventure from Warner Home Video.
Scooby and the gang take a trip to check up on Velma's younger sister, Madelyn, who's studying magic at a special school for stage magicans. Apperently the school is being haunted by a griffin, a legendary creatre that's half lion, half eagle. Of course, as the mystery unfolds at Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, not all is what it seems.
First off, let's talk animation. Instead of continuing using the animation from What's New Scooby Doo, WB decided to go with a new look, and quite simply, the animation is fantastic. It has the same feel as the early Scooby movies{Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost} with a "retro" twist to it. This is the best looking Scooby movie since Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase.
Speaking of retro, Abracadabra-Doo takes Scooby back to basics here, right down to the mystery, and it works really well. The gang are dressed in their classic outfits., and their personalities are more in tune with Scooby Doo: Where Are You{though, not completely. For example, Fred's not a complete jerk like he was early on}.
Of course, no Scooby Doo movie would be complete without it's humor. Some of which involves Madelyn's crush on Shaggy. But I think the funniest parts in the movie come from the Mystery Machine's new "G.P.S" system. At one point in the movie, G,P,S proceeds to call Fred "Scarf Boy". Just think Robi the Robot from Shaggy and Scooby Doo: Get A Clue!, except funnier.
I had alot of fun watching Abracadabra-Doo. With a good mystery, great looking animation, and some funny bits, This is the best animated Scooby movie in recent years. I would definitely recommend this to Scooby fans. 4/5."
Where in the world is Shaggy? Mr Kasem-come back!!!!!!!!!!!
JLL | IN United States | 05/05/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"We own every thing related to this show and are huge fans. This movie goes out of its way to let you know it will be a little different compared to other Scooby-Doo movies. The beginning credits are cute with stylized versions of the gang. It starts with them wrapping up a case at a chemical factory when Velma is called by her mom who is worried about her little sister. They head off to a Magician School where she is studying. The mystery involves a griffin. While the story is good the voice of Shaggy as Mat Lillard instead of Casey Kasem is distracting. My three kids kept saying, "That is not Shaggy." "Where is Shaggy." I too, found it distracting to not have the now familiar and comfortable voice of Mr Kasem there. If he was there it would have been a five. I don't understand the choice not to include him. Too bad, really."
Weird shadows, voices and noises
J. Miller | harrisonburg, va United States | 03/30/2010
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I did not care for this movie. My 3 yr. old loves Scooby but I was afraid for him to watch this one. There are lots of scary screaming noises through-out the movie. As mentioned by other reviewers, Shaggy's voice is different and it really distracted me. Also, what's up with the weird shadows on everyone's faces? I totally don't get that. There are so many other good Scooby movies out there, save your money and go for one of the older ones."
A Good Movie
PETER TULLOCH | NEW ZEALAND | 02/27/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Well I just brought this from Amazon about three weeks ago and had it sent to New Zealand.I think it is a good film ,seemed to be pretty quick paced the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is no Kasey Casem as Shaggy.The new guy did a good job but I guess I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to this sort of thing.If you are a big Scooby fan like me you will have to get it for your collection."