![]() Shaggy and Scooby try to redefine their roles in the group and also work to keep the gang together. ![]() Velma develops a new sense of confidence. Fred learns to get in touch with his feelings. Daphne is no longer just a damsel in distress. The live-action movies also took the characters in a different direction, making them funnier, more modern, and allowing each of them to grow into and develop their personality more. It's also the first live-action entry in the franchise, and that alone makes it unique. In a way, this is obvious because it was created by a new team of people, with their own unique visions for the characters that differ from what has previously been done. ![]() There are clear differences between the live-action movie and any other Scooby-Doo special or series that came before it. This makes the live-action Scooby-Doo movies that much better because you can enjoy them as a kid and then watch them years later as an adult and catch all the jokes that once went completely over your head. Like when the gang is boarding the plane for Spooky Island and Shaggy introduces himself to a girl, and when she tells him her name is Mary Jane, he says "That's my favorite name." There are plenty of jokes like this and several others that keep the movie interesting from start to finish. But there are also plenty of jokes for the adults and older kids in the audience, too. There are plenty of kid or family-friendly jokes and silly mishaps that the Scooby-Doo franchise is known for, like all the wacky situations Shaggy and Scooby find themselves in. Nostalgia and the fact that these are fun movies to watch is a big part of their appeal for older audiences, but the humor is an even bigger factor. While it could be argued that the Scooby-Doo movies are primarily geared towards children, they're undeniably fun for all ages, especially for those who grew up watching the animated series. It was so good, in fact, that Lillard went on to become the new voice of Shaggy in following shows and specials. From the voice to the mannerisms, Lillard's Shaggy is a perfect embodiment of the well-loved character. And Matthew Lillard plays Shaggy and his portrayal is spot-on. Cardellini captures Velma's nerdy nature, but also gives her more personality and helps to catapult her out of side character territory, giving her more time in the spotlight. Linda Cardellini plays Velma, the brains of the group. ![]() Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Daphne and manages to take Daphne's posh personality and give it more depth, making her more than just a "damsel in distress." Plus, Gellar and Prinze's real life relationship transfers on screen, making the chemistry between Fred and Daphne much more believable. as Fred, who perfectly captures the macho, group leader qualities everyone knows the character for. The live-action Scooby-Doo movies star Freddie Prinze Jr. The only other film that comes to mind that did almost as good of a job is the 1994 live action Flintstones movie starring John Goodman as Fred Flintstone, Elizabeth Perkins as Wilma Flintstone, Rick Moranis as Barney Rubble, and Rosie O'Donnell as his wife Betty. There are few live-action movies based on well-known animated characters that have delivered a cast as perfect as the Scooby-Doo movies.
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