Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King (NR, 2008)
common sense media says
Silly Scooby fun, but watch for spooky characters.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Halloween adventure is slightly scarier than the typical Scooby-Doo cartoon. Several spooky characters include a fire-shrouded headless horseman and a devil-esqe goblin, both of whom chase characters. Cartoon violence, while mild, is fairly frequent, but courage is emphasized as characters work together to meet the challenges as they come.
Positive role models:
Not applicable.
Violence & scariness:
Dead bodies pop up from graves. Mild cartoon violence including cannons and sword fights. A firey-headed character chases and hacks pumpkins with an axe, however no one gets hurt. Two characters hit each other on the head and argue loudly.
Sexy stuff:
Somewhat scantily clad cartoon pixies, but nothing provocative.
Language:
Some mild, jokey insults exchanged between the bad guys.
Consumerism:
DVD includes coupon for Red Robin. Plus movie trailers for more Scooby-Doo movies; all part of the vast Scooby-Doo empire.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
One tavern scene where characters drink green liquids.
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Arelltobor
parent of 5 and 7 year old
parent of 5 and 7 year old
It's Scooby Doo and is good for the above 5-6 crowd,
Currently available on Netflix Watch Now for streaming players, it's a modern Scooby Doo adventure. If you're thinking of Scooby, you probably know what to expect. Some violence, light inappropriate language (like stupid, etc.) and mildly negative role models. This movie mostly stars Scooby and Shaggy in a Halloween Adventure. My 5-year-old has watched it without much concern, and it has some genuinely funny parts. The scariest part involves the Headless Horseman, but it's lightened up with a few jokes (and a jack-o-lantern voiced by Jay Leno).
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JR01
adult
adult
Not for fans of the series.
Scooby Doo has always been cheesy fun, but it had an important core message: seemingly supernatural occurrences have rational (if campy) explanations. This movie presents magical elements as if they are real—subverting the entire principle of Scooby Doo. Not for fans of the series who expect the Gang to solve the mystery and save the day.
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Dominicboo1
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Not To Be Confused With Jareth!
If you read my review of Jim Henson's Labyrinth (great movie) you know that Jareth the Goblin King is a great villian in my opinion. He's determined to get what he wants, but has a soft spot for a baby. However, this movie does not have David Bowie, and you fans buying it should should like Scooby Doo instead of Hoggle. Zombie Island and Ghoul School are much better.
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RunAlottJasonH
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Bad Words
on Scooby Doo The Mystery Begins that bad guy its the monster he likes the bad word (bastards, fuxy etc.)
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TheGreatNoOne
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Not Scooby Doo...
My mom rented me this movie for my 14th birthday. I liked Scooby Doo (and most of my friends did also). But I was so disappointed. Instead of the kid-friendly but exciting story-lines, I was given something totally opposite. It was actually really scary, outranking Zombie Island. Since when did Scooby Doo ACTUALLY have to do with real monsters!? If it did, it was a treat; but we're not asking for a FREAKING NIGHTMARE WORLD! I, the birthday girl, actually walked out of the room at my own party.
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LlamaLuvr14
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
=D
I'm a teen and I liked it!
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bobstubs
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
A good MOVIE!
its good but there is some annoying parts such as the end of the movie but adults might think its weird but a lot of kids would like it.
Please if you didn't watch it try to.
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