Apple TVTak and the Power of Juju (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Tak is a preteen shaman tasked with protecting the Pupununu tribe from certain destruction with his newfound gift: the power of juju. With it, he can cast spells, explore new worlds, and summon powerful creatures at the wave of his magic staff. Unfortunately, however, Tak's magic has a habit of causing more trouble than it fixes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Tak is a preteen shaman tasked with protecting the Pupununu tribe from certain destruction with his newfound gift: the power of juju. With it, he can cast spells, explore new worlds, and summon powerful creatures at the wave of his magic staff. Unfortunately, however, Tak's magic has a habit of causing more trouble than it fixes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative centers on a classic hero's journey where a young protagonist uses magic and teamwork to overcome an external threat, focusing on universal themes of courage and responsibility rather than specific political ideologies.
The movie features original characters in a unique, fictional tribal setting, where the concept of traditional Western roles or identities does not directly apply for recasting or critique. Its narrative focuses on adventure and magic within its own cultural context, rather than explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central.
Secondary
The animated series "Tak and the Power of Juju" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding queer representation, resulting in an N/A rating.
The animated series primarily features Juju magic as the means of conflict resolution and action. While female characters like Jeera and Slog are present, there are no notable instances where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat through skill, strength, or martial arts, independent of magical abilities.
The animated series "Tak and the Power of Juju" adapts characters from the video game series. A review of the main and recurring characters from the games and their portrayal in the show reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The characters in "Tak and the Power of Juju" (both the video game source material and the animated show) are stylized, fictional tribal characters whose race is not established as any specific real-world human race. Therefore, no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.4
7.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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