Scooby-Doo and The Loch Ness Monster (NR, 2004)

common sense media says

Sure to please young fans of Scooby-Doo.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this feature is simply a longer version of the typical Scooby-Doo television cartoon. Sexuality, language, commercialism, and substance use are non-issues. The only potential red flag is the violence, which is rendered in very comic fashion -- no deaths, no injuries, but plenty of wacky chases. The monster that creates the violence is an evil-looking serpent-like creature and is potentially scary, especially to very young viewers. The film leaves open the possibility that the monster does truly exist, unlike most Scooby-Doo episodes, which typically expose monsters to be hoaxes perpetrated by unhappy humans.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence & scariness: Cartoon violence, a potentially scary serpent.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how the open ending is different from other Scooby-Doo adventures. Could there really be a Loch Ness monster? Why did Fiona Pembroke need to fake the monster if there is a real one?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Scooby, Scooby-Doo, where are you? In SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER, Scoob and his pals are visiting Scotland in order to help Daphne's Scottish cousin Shannon host a Highland Games athletic competition. The competition is set to take place next to Loch Ness, where for centuries there have been sightings of a mysterious monster lurking in the water. Of course, with Mystery Inc. on the scene, it's not long before the monster materializes and begins to wreak havoc on the festival grounds, kicking the gang into high monster hunting mode.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
This feature is a beefed up Scooby-Doo television episode, with very little to elevate it above that. It does an admirable job of introducing children to some of the more unique aspects of Scottish culture, including the dialect, traditional sporting competitions, and foods, without making the Scots appear to be too strange.

The longer length will make the film drag a bit for parents and older kids, who will quickly recognize the repetitious pattern of chaotic chases followed by analysis of clues. However, younger children who are fans of the show should have a fun time piecing together a slightly larger mystery with the gang.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Warner Bros.
Director: Clyde Geronimi
Cast: Casey Kasem, Don Barclay, Eleanor Audley
Genre: Family and Kids
Run time: 74 minutes
Theatrical release: June 22, 2004
DVD release: June 22, 2004
MPAA Rating: NR

This review was written by David Gurney
 
 

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boon
kid, 12 years old
 
boon's rating
most sea monster movies are known to be scary, but this one wasn't. there are no monsters popping out of the water. no one dies either. this is a very safe movie and it is appropriate for little kids who don't usually get scared. some kids may get scared of the ocean, but that is a rare possibility and will most likely not happen.

 
No thanks.
No way would I show this to young children. Scarey and inappropriate content.

Tils
teen, 16 years old
 
Great for kids that are 8+.
When I was a little kid I loved to watch scooby-doo!!! There is nothing wrong with it for kids that are 8 and older. It might scare little kids, but that all. Scooby-Doo is the best!!!

TheGreatNoOne
teen, 17 years old
 
That freaky kind of fun!
There was very good CGI in this movie. It had a cool plot and should be put into the SD Classics file!

nancylorel
educator and parent of 7 and 9 year old
 

rebma97
teen, 14 years old
 
Nice SD movie
Good movie, follows the typical SD tradition :). The monster could be scary for some kids, and usually the gang is running away from the monster, but I personally don't think it's too scary.

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