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Tak and the Power of Juju

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Patrick Warburton, Kari Wahlgren, Hal Sparks, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Colorful, video game-based toon is fun, if fluffy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The young main character is happy to use his magical powers to help his tribe in any way he can, but his exuberant (and occasionally irresponsible) efforts sometimes result in more mishaps when he goes too far.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Typical, injury-less cartoon violence: falling boulders pound people into the ground, characters sail off cliffs and live to tell about it, etc. Tak's magical wand can also blast apart large objects in his path.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The series is based on a popular video game, so young fans of the show may take a new (or renewed) interest in the game.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tak and the Power of Juju

Parents need to know that this animated series is based on a popular Nickelodeon video game, so don't be surprised if kids who like the show want to play the game, and vice versa. The series is fairly benign; its mild, injury-free cartoon violence (long-distance falls, full-speed collisions, etc.) is probably the only content that might give parents pause. But don't expect strong lessons -- the protagonist is often guilty of making hasty decisions that get him and his tribemates into trouble.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about making decisions. Why does Tak act before he thinks things out properly? Does he expect things to go badly? What are the repercussions of his actions? Have you ever rushed to a decision that's gotten you into trouble? If you'd stopped to think first, would you have changed what you did? How do you make up for careless behavior? What lessons do you learn?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 5 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    this show has....

    this show has: slightly scary vilonce. which is why i say OFF for kids 5 and under. IFFY for 6, and on for 7 and up.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 1.0

    kind of stupid!

    This show is so stupid. I give it one star.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    i like the show and i like the action

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    The Worst show on Nicktoon's Network Ever!!!!

    hey everyone! this is my first review and I thought I should start with the wrost nicktoons network show ever.....Tak. Tak, Tak....where do I begin? Plot:1 this shows about a retarded looking kid named Jeera who lives with her Dad (who is the Cheif),her Sister(hates Jeera Friend), and best friend Tak, the most stupid, unorginal character on the show. Add Sheep, other Jungle Kids, a Log-Hiding wussy, a Villian in a Blue Cape and a new crappy "adventure" every week and you have the plot. LAME.... Animation:1 WORST. CGI ANIMATION. EVER. Characters:2.5 not only do we have spongebob sterotypes (Tak, Jeera, Lok, Zariah), but we also have other Kids in the Jungle(A weirdo & 2 brats) REALLY? One Crappy Nicktoon is enough but 5 is Bleh! ----------------------------------------------------- overall this show is crappy. also it's Nicktoons networks only orginal series that didn't get Low Radings. IT DID'NT EVEN GET A PEZ DISPENSER PROMO!!!!!! I feel sorry for those who like the show, and envy the people who have never seen it. I realy Hope this show is in cartoon hell where it belongs. 250

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    A little silly, but cute and fun

    This show wasn't all that bad. It was pretty fun watching it with my sister, but Their are a lot of people who don't like the show and want it off. Why would they review that stuff to a kids show? I don't think so. Please watch it! It's fun!

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