Scooby-Doo

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Scooby-Doo is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Netflix right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Freddie Prinze Jr.'s performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Stan.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Scooby-Doo earns its spot. Scooby-Doo gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. When the Mystery Inc. Gang is invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings. Between them, Freddie Prinze Jr. And Sarah Michelle Gellar carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2002. What keeps Scooby-Doo from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Scooby-Doo. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Freddie Prinze Jr. Is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.