Parents' Guide to

Tak and the Power of Juju

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

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

TV Nickelodeon Kids' Animation 2007
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Based on 7 parent reviews

Lebron12James3
Lebron12James3 Parent
January 24, 2022
age 2+
Don't put it in your mouth, Bruno Nono. Don't put it in your mouth, Bruno. But I’m getting married, on his wedding day. We were all busy and on a cloudless day. Clouds are not allowed. Bruno walks up and smiles. Thunder. Why do you keep interfering? Sorry to interrupt. Bruno said it was going to rain. Why? I had a hurricane in my head. Everyone was laughing. Wedding in a bluff. But it was a nice day. Don’t put it in your mouth Bruno Nono. Don’t put it in your mouth Bruno. Hey, I was afraid of Uncle Bruno’s stuttering sound. His murmuring from everywhere. It sounded like falling sand Ch-Ch-Ch Ch-Ch-Ch Because of the inability to made it hard for my grandma and my family. Incomprehensible prophecies and hateful messages. Do you understand? He’s the same height as that pole and he has a mouse on his back. Darkness comes when I call you. I see your dreams and enjoy screaming(hey). Don’t put it in your mouth Bruno Nono. Don’t put it in your mouth Bruno. The next day my fish died(no-no). I said I was going to have a lot of stomach, just as they said(no-no). I said all my hair would fall out, look at me (no-no). Destiny determined by prophecy. You told me that someday I’ll achieve the life I’ve been dreaming of. Told me my strength would grow like a grapevine. Here goes Mariano. Told me. In my dreams the man said he was engaged to someone else. I can still hear you (brother) You (I still hear it) don’t say anything. I still hear it. Umm Bruno yes uncle Bruno. I want to know about Bruno. I really want to know the truth. Isabel’s husband is here. Evening time. At the same height as that pole (the day I get married). (Our wedding day) rats on your back (we were all busy). (A day without a single cloud) Darkness comes when I call you (clouds are not allowed). (Bruno is walking smiling) I see your dreams and enjoy screaming(thunder). Why do you keep interfering? (Now Mariano is coming). Bruno said it was going to rain. Why did he do that? There was an earthquake in my head, the day everyone wore umbrellas. Wedding in the storm, what a great day! Here it is! Don’t put it in your mouth Bruno, Nono(why did you say that Bruno?) Don’t talk about it Bruno (it’s wrong to take it out, Bruno).
Theo D.
Theo D. Adult
March 2, 2019
age 5+

The game is good so the show had the potential to be good, but unfortunately, it’s just mediocre at best.

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What's the Story?

In TAK AND THE POWER OF JUJU, a young jungle boy named Tak (voiced by Hal Sparks) uses his unique ability -- communicating with magical beings -- to improve on the traditionally bad luck of his native village, Pupununu. Tak has assumed the role of mediator between the magical Juju and the Pupununu people, who rely on mystical intervention during times of turmoil. But the combination of the Jujus' vagueness and Tak's impulsiveness usually means that his attempts to help wind up creating even more trouble for the village, and occasionally even the Jujus themselves. It's then that he has to do some quick thinking -- and enlist the help of his pals -- to get everything back to normal for the Pupununu.

Is It Any Good?

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Based on a popular Nickelodeon video game, Tak and the Power of Juju is an entertaining CG-animated series full of colorful characters and outlandish scenarios sure to entertain older school-age kids and young tweens. Tak's mix of good intentions and general mischief lays the groundwork for plenty of fun in each episode, and parents will like that there's not much to worry about here, aside from mild, typical cartoon violence. Just be ready for your kids to begging for the tie-in games once they've developed an affection for the jungle-dwelling cast.

Talk to Your Kids 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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