A sequel to the successful big-screen adaptation of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo was inevitable. After all, Warner Brothers made US$150 million from the first cinema outing, and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed throws more computer graphics and comic situations into the mix to impress and make audiences laugh.
A museum in Mystery Inc's hometown Coolsville displays a collection of the gang's previously conquered items.
Just when TV reporter Heather (Alicia Silverstone) has doubts about the group's achievements, the exhibits suddenly come to life as scary monsters, turning Coolsville upside down.
Heather puts the blame on the gang. To save the town, and more importantly their reputation, Mystery Inc sets out to find the truth.
Director Raja Gosnell creates a colourful, fantasy world, with extravagant and impressive special effects. You can't expect more from such a technical flick.
Monsters Unleashed does what it sets out to do, and casts an easy-viewing spell of entertainment.