Common Sense Media Review
Kids rule the boardwalks and beaches.
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Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 10 kid reviews
Kids say that while some view this show as one of the less favorable Nick cartoons, many others love its unique characters, humor, and positive messages, particularly in the first season. However, opinions vary greatly, with some reviewers praising its action and fun while others criticize it for a decline in quality, especially in the later seasons.
- mixed reviews
- character appeal
- season decline
- humor and lessons
- sports focus
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
ROCKET POWER is a cartoon about an athletic group of kids. The ace of the group is Otto Rocket (voiced by Joseph Ashton), or \"Rocket Boy\" -- a loyal friend who is skilled in all sports. Otto's 'zine-publishing sister Reggie (Shayna Fox) is wiser and also a great athlete -- a good role model for viewers. Rounding out the group are future filmmaker Twister Rodriguez (Ulysses Cuadra) -- whose family adds some diversity to the show -- and Sam \"the Squid\" Dullard (Gary Leroi Gray), who's more timid than his friends but also courageous and extremely smart.
Is It Any Good?
Although the playful animation of Rocket Power shows kids accomplishing extreme feats that few real children of the same age could perform, for the most part the sports activity is depicted safely. The kids wear safety gear, surf with an adult, and skateboard on a backyard ramp and in a local skatepark. Of course, boarding down the armrail outside the local library or staging a neighborhood street luge isn't unheard of.
Like the characters on Rugrats, the Rocket Power kids inhabit their own world and sometimes appear unsupervised. But helping the kids through life lessons are Tito (Ray Bumatai), who embodies the wisdom of the ancient Hawaiians, and Ray Rocket (John Kassir), a surfer dude through and through but a conscientious dad as well. A Jamaican teacher/skate park owner also guides the kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the difference between high-octane cartoon sports and what they can safely do in their own driveway/skate park. Why is safety and the safety gear these characters wear so important?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 16, 1999
- Cast : Joseph Ashton , Shayna Fox , Ulises Cuadra
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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