Scoob!

Early scene in which a "ghost" chases the young Scooby gang. Shape-shifting robots can look both cute or like vicious, menacing creatures that shoot laser beams and sport threatening claws and teeth. A gigantic, glowing, scary Cerberus dog intimidates, tries to eat the gang. Several pursuits/crashes involving Dick Dastardly and the Falcon Fury ships. Dick Dastardly snags Scooby. In a sad scene, it seems like a long-lost friend is beyond saving; in another, Shaggy seems to be permanently parted from his friends (spoiler alert: both situations turn out OK).

Comments like "she was pretty hot." Scene in which an attractive cop stops the Mystery Machine; her hair tossing and (minor) cleavage briefly leave Fred speechless. Joke in which someone thinks Tinder is an app that delivers firewood.

Mostly insult language such as "moron," "pinheads," "worthless," "imbecile," "stupid." Also "dang" and plays on words like "F bombs" (referring to falcon bombs), "falcon around" (reminiscent of the "F" word), "flatulent fleabag," repeating the word "Dick" (as a name, because Scooby can't pronounce it). Potty humor includes a huge plop of pterodactyl poop.

Parents need to know that Scoob! is an animated reboot of the Scooby-Doo franchise. It starts out as an origin story and then follows the gang on their adventures as teens. Starring the voices of Zac Efron (Fred), Amanda Seyfried (Daphne), Gina Rodriguez (Velma), Will Forte (Shaggy), and Frank Welker (who's been voicing Scooby since 1969), it's a funny, family-friendly mystery that's more appropriate for younger viewers than the live-action films from the early 2000s. That said, there are several scenes of peril and pursuit, including creepy "ghosts"; a giant, murderous three-headed Cerberus monster; and encounters with a nasty villain and his shape-shifting robot minions. There are also a couple of sad scenes: one in which it seems like a long-lost friend is beyond saving and another in which it appears that one member of the Scooby gang may be permanently separated from his friends. Language includes frequent use of insults like "imbecile," "moron," "stupid," "suck-up," and "pinhead," and there are some comments along the lines of "she's pretty hot." But with its goofy premise; messages of perseverance, courage, and teamwork; and a series of punny/wink-wink jokes for parents, it's an easy pick for families with elementary school-age kids.

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