Scooby-Doo Meets Batman

Rating:
Summary: Certainly not my favorite
Review: I am a big fan of Scooby-Doo and also the Batman T.V. show. This movie only captures the spirit of both shows in the first episode. The second is just plain Boring. However, I appreciate the retro feeling of both shows being portrayed on this DVD. The features aren't much to speak of, so overall there is little to be said on whether this film is worth the money you pay for it or if you should just wait and record it off of Cartoon Network.

Rating:
Summary: Certainly not my favorite
Review: I got this for my 4-year-old nephew (he's a big Scooby-Doo fan) and he loved it. Adult Batman purests may complain this is not the way Batman was meant to be, but if you want a fun movie for kids. My nephew loves it (and I think his dad did too -- kids at heart who don't take things to seriously can certainly enjoy this) -- this is now one of his favorite movies!

Rating:
Summary: Great for Kids
Review: I got this for my 4-year-old nephew (he's a big Scooby-Doo fan) and he loved it. Adult Batman purests may complain this is not the way Batman was meant to be, but if you want a fun movie for kids. My nephew loves it (and I think his dad did too -- kids at heart who don't take things to seriously can certainly enjoy this) -- this is now one of his favorite movies!

Rating:
Summary: Scooby Doo meets Batman
Review: I think this is a great movie for the whole family.. My kids love it.

Rating:
Summary: Great Campy Fun!
Review: Scooby Doo is one of the greatest cartoons in history in my personal opinion. It has so many elements to it that make it perfect when it comes to campy fun, one can't help but get excited when you hear that Scooby Doo is about to be paired up with another "Camp"tastic show.

This Scooby movie is no different than any other; the gang finds themselves in the middle of the forest just outside of Gotham City when, suddenly, they are being followed and haunted by some monsters who have been terrorizing the locals. Once again, Mystery Inc. has come across a great mystery, but to solve it this time, they're going to call in the help of the Dynamic Duo.

Anyone who loves Scooby Doo is going to love this one just as much because it has all the same elements to it: Shaggy and Scooby still get scared and hungry and have some crazy antics along the way. Fans of the early Batman series will also enjoy this cartoon, especially the special appearences by the Penguin and the Joker. But what's really great about htis cartoon is that it is perfect for children. So if you have any youngsters out there, pick this up for and watch 'em smile. SCOOBY DOOBY DOO!

Rating:
Summary: Hey Batman, like where's your pants, man?!
Review: The "Scooby Doo meets Batman" DVD is campy fun featuring the two appearances made by Batman & Robin on The New Scooby Doo Movies (1972-1973). In "The Dynamic Scooby Doo Affair", The gang teams up with Batman & Robin for a wacky showdown in the funhouse against the Joker & the Penguin. In "The Caped Crusader Caper", Batman & Robin join the gang to once again stop the crazy villainous duo Penguin & Joker, this time from attempting to steal a flying suit from the word fumbling Professor Flakey. There are some cool extras like elapsed time footage of animators drawing both Scooby & Shaggy and interview clips of the original voice actors. As cool as this DVD is though, you may want to instead invest in the upcoming 4 DVD set release "The Best of the New Scooby Doo Movies" featuring 15 out of the 24 that aired including both of these Batman & Robin episodes. However, if you're only interested in the Batman & Robin appearances then this DVD is for you.

Goofs:
*There are always some animation slip ups in cartoons, but not always as hilarious as Batman with no pants! Watch for it!

Trivia:
*"The New Scooby Doo Movies" are double the length of an episode of the original "Scooby Doo Where are You?" show. They were aired in an hour block. On DVD they run around 40 minutes each.

*"The Best of the New Scooby Doo Movies" 4 DVD box set features episodes with guests the Three Stooges, Jonathan Winters, Don Knotts, Laurel & Hardy, the Harlem Globetrotters, Don Adams, Speed Buggy, Mama Cass, and Dick Van Dyke. Curiously, episodes with the Addams Family, Phyllis Diller, Sonny & Cher, Sandy Duncan, Davy Jones, Jerry Reed, Tim Conway, toon characters Josie & the Pussycats and Jeannie & Babu were not included. Instead the set chooses to have the multiple appearances by the Stooges (2), Batman & Robin (2), Knotts (2) and the Globetrotters (3).

*Both Shaggy & Robin are voiced by radio personality Casey Kasem.

*The genius Don Messick who is of course Scooby also voiced Astro from the Jetsons, Droopy the dog, Boo Boo & Ranger Smith of Yogi fame, Dr. Quest & Bandit from Jonny Quest, Papa Smurf & Azrael from The Smurfs and that goofy dog Mutley from Wacky Races...just to name a few!

Also recommended: The 4 DVD set Scooby Doo Where Are You? - Seasons 1 & 2 (which is actually the entire series!)


Rating:
Summary: Great DVD!!
Review: This is a great DVD. It's cool seeing Batman and Robin with the Scooby gang. This DVD has two great mysteries. If you have not seen these episode yet, I suggest buying the DVD and watching it. The episodes are real good. Movie Spoiler: I love the episode where the kids and Batman and Robin are in the toy factory the best.

Rating:
Summary: No Way....
Review: What's really hurt the Batman mythology over the years was when he was drawn as a campy comic book hero with corny dialoge and silly story plots. That;s not how Batman was created nor portrayed. He's a tragic character who became what he was because of the murder of his parents. Anyway these cartoons were done in the years following the Adam West/Burt Ward TV show and Batman was terribly handeled by Hanna-Barberra productions, having them meet Scooby Doo. Please, as a serious Batman fan, I stay as far away from these cartoons as I can, and I suggest all other serious Batman fans do also.