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  read more... )-old eccentric who owns the store (Hoffman), bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium.

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G, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Zach Helm

Release Date: November 16, 2007

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DVD Release Date: March 4, 2008

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  • October 1, 2009
    i watched this film with my family for family movie night fully expecting not to like it, i was pleasantly suprised. its been widely panned, but this is one of those rare occasions that i just dont think critics are opening their minds enough to see the wonderment and creativity...( read more) offered by a film like this. maybe if more critics watched this film in their living rooms with little kids they would get it. its a delightful film that actually works on many levels, where being silly for the sake of silly made sense rather than annoyed. im glad my kids made me watch it and i know i will revisit this film at some point.
  • January 9, 2009
    Loved this one - great kid's movie
  • October 15, 2008
    Mr.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)lie Portman) to keep the magic going.

    Like I said the premise is related to both Wonka and Night at the Museum, which could be a problem because I didn't think Museum was a very good film. I actually enjoyed Mr. Magorium more. The film is filled with eye candy and even though it's total fantasy, you can almost buy what's happening on screen. It's not a great movie but it's much better than most of the children's fantasy fare out there.
  • October 13, 2008
    This is a sweet film starring Natalie Portmand and Distin Hoffman as an owner of a magical toy store....cute idea.
  • September 13, 2008
    Love it!!!
  • November 18, 2009
    I'd watch this movie to get in with a hipster chick.
  • November 10, 2009
    painful and unfortunate. this should have worked but just didn't.
  • November 5, 2009
    I was laughing at how silly this movie was! This isn't a family film at all. I will say the kids are gonna dig the hell out of this. The adults are gonna hate it. Dustin Hoffman plays his character well. Natalie Portman - not so good. Jaon Bateman was decent. The story was crap. ...( read more)A toy store that is a living thing and turns black when it's unhappy. That's pure dumb! Some of the stuff is so stupid that you just start to hate this movie. Living toys - if they were trying to make another Toy Story, they weren't even half as close to how good Toy Story was. Overall, there are some good elements, but it's still only for kids.
  • November 1, 2009
    my beautiful actress natalie portman who starring this film and that why im not interested to see this one.
  • October 29, 2009
    !Comercial or Stupid!:|

Critic Reviews


December 14, 2007
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

No wise child, let alone grown-up, will touch this with a turkey baster. full review

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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Comments


  • ZadkielM
    March 10, 2008
    you 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.
  • lolly91
    December 23, 2007
    I 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
  • fozziebear0
    November 30, 2007
    i really dotn want to see this one because it isnt my style
  • gyvette
    November 27, 2007
    just went to see this movie over the weekend and I really enjoyed it!
  • hadyanhany
    November 26, 2007
    better sleep rather than watch ds movie...
  • littlemnstr
    November 25, 2007
    this movie is unique and not everyone understand it...i really like this movie...is about confidence, believe and trust.
  • ghettobaby211
    November 16, 2007
    it was really good i took my 4 year old daughter to it and she loved it so i would suggest this movie to anyone
  • ikechukwuikwuagwu
    November 13, 2007
    Dear friend,
    How are you to day i hope all is fine this is ikechukwu said hi to you ok from Accra Ghana.thanks and God bless you.
  • karen2smurf
    October 15, 2007
    I 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!
  • pirateXgirlXclaudia
    September 24, 2007
    Its gonna be the awesome man =P

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