SCOOBY-DOO! AND THE ALIEN INVADERS (Released to DVD/VHS USA 2000)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders—good animation—works closely with the basic story of the Scooby-Doo cartoons...no surprises. The cast provides great voicing and the movie runs on the current infatuation with aliens and desire to infiltrate military borders. Nothing new here, a run-of-the-mill movie for the Scooby-Doo fan base.   Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb  Storyline The Mystery Machine gang's van breaks down in the middle of the desert so Fred, Velma, and Daphne head to the nearby town for help, while Shaggy and Scooby stay behind with The Mystery Machine van and story is on.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Jim Stenstrum for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Jean McCurdy, Producer/Supervising Producer Davis Dona, and Associate Producer Diana Ritchy for making the film possible. Cast include Scott Innes, Mary Kay Bergman, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Jeff Bennett, Jennifer Hale, Mark Hamill, Candi Milo, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Neil Ross.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It targets a specific fan base and provides a nostalgic walk down memory lane.

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THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL'S BEGINNING (Released to DVD USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning—prequel story to The Little Mermaid stories—is the third release in the film series. The movie works as a suitable children's watch with its inside story of Ariel from her childhood to her adulthood. The movie serves at a little higher level of quality than part 2. The film has good/suitable voiceovers, acting, presentation, and portrayal.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  

Storyline 

Music is banned in Atlantica.  

Additional Thanks

 Thank you to Director Peggy Holmes for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer John Lasseter, and Producer Kendra Haaland for making the film possible. Cast includes: .Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field, Parker Goris, Tara Strong, Jennifer Hale, Grey Griffin, Jeff Bennett, Kari Wahlgren, Lorelei Hill Butters, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Rob Paulsen.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

 Yes. The movie works for children. Adults may choose to watch with their children, but not find the interest that can be found in other animated features like Tangled or Zootopia. 

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