Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman
Molly Mahoney (Portman) is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr. Magorium, the 243 year...( read more
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DVD Released: March 4, 2008
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October 15, 2008Mr.Magorium's Wonder Emporium feels like a cross between Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Night at the Museum. The film is about a 200+ year old toymaker (Dustin Hoffman) who runs a magical toy shop. When he decides to leave the business it's left up to his manager (Nata... ...( read more )
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October 13, 2008This is a sweet film starring Natalie Portmand and Distin Hoffman as an owner of a magical toy store....cute idea.
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July 13, 2008One word for this film is delightful. Bright colours, a decent message, and even handles the issue of death in a calm, approriate manner. Good performances also keep attention for older viewers but overall there is too much talk about feelings, desires and the existence of magic ... ...( read more )
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July 1, 2009Tried to be nostalgic. The romance didn't pan out either. Plus Natalie Portman was much too old to be in the part.
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December 14, 2007
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
November 21, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim
It's so 'G' you almost want to gag, but its heart is in the right place. Take a kid or take a pass. full review
November 16, 2007
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
In a season filled with depressing movies for adults, someone's finally thought to give equal time to the kids. full review
November 16, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This isn't quite the over-the-top fantasy you'd like it to be, but it's a charming enough little movie, and probably the younger you are, the more charming. full review
November 15, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Writer/director Zach Helm achieves bursts of charm and whimsy, but not quite enough magic to elicit a consistent sense of wonderment. full review
November 15, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Instantly forgettable except that it contains the worst performance of Dustin Hoffman's long and illustrious career. full review
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March 10, 2008you see...Magorium is Jesus and Molly is Peter and the toy store is the world and block of wood is faith...and umm the Mutant is...I'm running out bible allegories.
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December 23, 2007I dint want to see this movie but some how in the middle of xmas shopping I was dragged into it by my mum it was unique however the ending could of been better instead of her waving around her arms like its nobodies business but otherwise ok - 3 1/4 stars
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November 25, 2007this movie is unique and not everyone understand it...i really like this movie...is about confidence, believe and trust.
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November 16, 2007it was really good i took my 4 year old daughter to it and she loved it so i would suggest this movie to anyone
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October 15, 2007I already saw the whole movie! It's so magical and bright. I think kids from 10 and up will love it. You teens will get a kick out of it too. Yeah,Jason Bateman did a great acting job in this. He was very professional. Go see it! It comes out around Thanksgiving time. Enjoy!
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