'Scooby Doo And The Alien Invaders (2000)' is perhaps the least iconic of Jim Stenstrum's 'Scooby Doo' movies, and it's also arguably the least successful. However, it's still an entertaining and endearing experience that makes good use of its well-established characters. Though the central mystery is a bit weak and its outcome is (mostly) fairly easy to predict, the piece moves at a suitably fast pace and even subverts some of the expectations its audience may have after seeing its two predecessors. It's filled with charming and chuckle-worthy moments, mostly surrounding the things Scooby Doo and the self-proclaimed 'Shag man' do in an effort to get laid. In all seriousness, though, it's quite heartwarming to see our usually laid-back (or scared witless) heroes fall head over heels in love. An enjoyable, though slightly strained, mid-point musical sequence highlights Shaggy's fairly immature romantic fantasies, and it's surprisingly wholesome to see the duo attempt to protect their newfound friends in the film's cave-based finale. It does feel as though the rest of Mystery Inc. Are relegated to the sidelines for most of the piece, but they still have their moments to shine and are as iconic as ever. Ultimately, this is a consistently fun and occasionally funny animated adventure. It's perhaps the least successful of Stenstrum's four 'Scooby Doo' features, but it's still an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. 7/10.
