Lack of good storyline.

Expected more

A waste of 90 minutes of my life

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

This is considered by most everyone to be the crowning achievement of the long-running Scooby-Doo franchise, and I couldn't agree more. An extended episode this is not; it is truly where the stakes and the fear factor were at their highest.First off, Scooby and the gang are not one-note characters like in previous incarnations. The script actually allows the main characters to be fleshed out a little more while still being their likable selves. The supporting characters are also very engaging.The story is not only intriguing, but it is unbelievably mature for a Scooby-Doo film. This is by far the darkest in tone of the entire franchise, and it involves a dark backstory of treachery and murder.This film has a true sense of peril with you really believing that the gang really are in danger. They keep the suspense level high. Who ever thought that could ever be said about a Scooby-Doo film?This is the first of four Scooby-Doo movies animated by Mook Animation Studios, and the animation is superb. The zombies have a very nice design to them and look very creepy. In addition, the film also has the best soundtrack of the entire series. "Terror Time" and "The Ghost is Here" are both first-rate songs.This is not only the best Scooby-Doo movie, but also one of my personal favorite animated films of all time. It brings so much new stuff to the table while still having the Scooby-Doo spirit. Recommended to anyone, not just Scooby-Doo fans.RATING: A-

This is my absolute favorite Scooby Doo film released after the early 90s gap of no Scooby movies. To start off, the animation is well above par. There are beautiful hand-drawn scenes without the loads of computer editing and digital auto-correct painting we see in many shows today. A lot of time and money was put into the visuals. The characters really get into their personalities, both the voice acting and the animation, but the animation even more so. Classic animation principles such as "exaggeration" and "squash and stretch" are utilized to great effect in this film. The voice acting is done very well, with a special appearance from Cam Clarke, who many cartoon addicts will also know as the classic voice of Leonardo from the old Ninja Turtles series. One major and unfortunate disappointment is that Shaggy eats meat in this film and so Casey Casem (Shaggy's original and familiar voice actor) wouldn't do the voice acting for Shaggy in this film. Really though, how could he not eat meat in the South? It adds to its historical and geographical accuracy for me and what was needed to be done was done. Young viewers who haven't been to the South will learn a thing or two about southern food, that's for sure. Anyway...The soundtrack is one worth noting. I adore Steve Bramson's work, as well as the other various rock bands who play some 90s alternative rock for the film. I actually got around to emailing the composer and he mailed me back, saying: "My score to Scooby Doo on Zombie Island is also one of my favorites. Thanks for your interest in my work. As to background-that could be a long answer! l'll just say that I've been around music my whole life and absorbed from everything I've heard over these many years. As far as the theme goes, and I assume you mean the lyrical one (there's also a couple of other darker ones), I attribute that lyricism to my early years playing a lot of jazz and in so doing learning all of the classic songs, all of which had such great melodies. More specifically, I think I derive a lot of inspiration from the project itself: watching the video, getting into the story and mood. Somehow this translates to a musical idea and I'm off to the races! Certainly for Scooby Doo, I was drawing on the clichés of old horror movies and tried to have fun with that." Bramson composed music for the old intense TV show JAG and won the "Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition". Pretty big name for a cartoon, needless to say. Lastly, the plot is interesting and engaging but not historical at all. There were no colonies like the one depicted in the South around the 1800s and the idea of the fictional deity referred to in the film seems to be stolen from an episode of the classic show, season three, "Make A Beeline Away From That Feline". Apart from not being historical though, there are many interesting twists and turns that keep the viewer engaged. It's simple enough for a child to follow but potentially intriguing to a wider audience as well. Humorous antics between Shaggy and Scooby add a nice contrast to the slightly dark theme at hand. There is more violence in this film than probably any other Scooby Doo cartoon combined, so something to keep in mind if you have very young children. It would have easily received a PG rating and some have even suggested PG-13. Y7 seems like the most appropriate rating to give it though.Anyway, I hope this is helpful and as you can probably see, I love this movie to death, even now that I'm in college. Some films pass the test of time and for me, this one has.

Scooby Doo on Zombie Island was one of the first Scooby Doo movies I ever saw as a child, and it sure was one to start with. The movie itself is well made, with excellent animation that sets it apart from most "straight to video" movies. It also is one of the darkest and scariest Scooby Doo movies, and as a child I was left terrified. The movie follows the Gang reuniting to tour Louisiana for Daphne's new TV show, where she wants to get footage of real ghosts, not just guys in masks. She just might get her wish when they're invited to the mysterious Moonscar Island by Lena, the housekeeper for Simone Lenoir, who has a plantation there. Once they arrive, they immediately start encountering supernatural activity, but I won't dare spoil for you what occurs. What I will say is that the imagery and plot can be truly horrifying, and not just by cartoon standards. If you intend on showing this to sensitive viewers, take caution. What sets this movie apart from other Scooby Doo films and other children movies is that it takes the audience seriously. The humor is there, but it is actually rather scarce, instead giving way for plot development and plenty of scares. There also are little to no childish circumstances, leaving it a very enjoyable experience for both children and adults alike. Like I mentioned previously, the far darker tone of the movie is also a welcome addition, at least to me. One last thing I can say for it is it has one rocking tune in it called It's Terror Time Again. It is awesome! You'll be head bobbin', I guarantee it. If you enjoy Scooby Doo, or want something refreshingly original, check this out.

The beauty of Scooby Doo is that there are no ghosts. In this story, ghosts, zombies and vampire-like creatures are real. Souls are sucked from people, who then inhabit the swap. At the end when the bad monsters die, the zombies crumble and their souls are released.Luckily I watch movies with my kid. I fast forwarded through the nasty parts (gory zombies, Fred and Daff ripping the head of a real body) expecting the usual ending, only to be faced with multiple victims who died and then crumbled to dust. Who would expect that from Scooby Doo????To the viewer who said this was the best ever: I like character development, but not bait and switch.