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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Scooby-Doo 2" Movie - More Mysteries & Ghosts To Encounter

Margaret A. McGurk

Sunday 28 March 2004, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

When "Scooby-Doo" collected $50 million during its opening weekend in 2002, it was an instant guarantee that "Scooby-Doo 2" would not be far behind.

The sequel, subtitled "Monsters Unleashed," is now upon us, much to the delight of young fans and their nostalgic elders.

The new film boasts more action, more special effects and many more monsters than the first. Not necessarily better, mind you. Just more. Still, it does a decent job of avoiding the sophomore slump to deliver some deliberately silly fun.

The main ingredients remain in place; the young snoops of Mystery Inc. are all together and basking in the glory of a new museum in Coolsville that is dedicated to their triumphs.

Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), and Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) along with the mighty pooch himself (voice of Neil Fanning) are greeted like rock stars at an exhibit of costumes of monsters and fake ghosts they have unmasked.

The party is interrupted when one of the costumes comes to life. Soon, a crowd of creepy monsters that Mystery Inc. has defeated before terrorizes Coolsville.

The creepy monsters are smartly animated as ugly, yet funny, even if they do sometimes seem to be squeezing the live actors off the screen. Director Raja Gosnell and crew show great affection for these characters, whose popularity dates back to a 35-year-old TV show.

While the gang aims to solve the case, Shaggy and Scooby try to prove they can solve crimes without messing things up, and Velma suffers an attack of nerves over the museum curator (Seth Green) who has a crush on her. "Be yourself" messages sprinkled throughout the movie are obvious but brief.

Screenwriter James Gunn — who interestingly enough also wrote the new "Dawn of the Dead" film, knows his genres. The movie is stuffed with sly references and in-jokes that fly over the heads of, say, 5-year-olds. For instance, when the crew arrives at the museum opening, the hippie fans shouting out to Shaggy look unusually relaxed. (There is no glimpse of any questionable herbs.)

Rated PG for some scary action, rude humor, language.