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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543504832
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 04, 2008
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 8222
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2007
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) owns and runs the most magical store in the universe where all of the toys for sale are alive. But when the aging shopkeeper decides to retire and sell the business to his faithful cashier (Natalie Portman) he hires an uptight accountant (Jason Bateman) to get his affairs in order.System Requirements:Running Time: 94 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 024543504832 Manufacturer No: 2250483
Amazon.com:
Equal parts whimsical and bittersweet, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a family-friendly movie that will charm youngsters. Dustin Hoffman stars in the titular role of an eccentric 243-year-old owner of a magical toy store. He doesn't appear to be sick, but he has lived a long and happy life and is content to leave his emporium to his employee Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). A former child prodigy who has grown up unsure of herself, she barely knows who she is, much less what she wants to become. Molly is both frightened that her beloved boss is leaving and that she will be left in charge of a store she doesn't know how to run. 'Are you dying?' she asks him. Magorium points out, 'Light bulbs die, my dear. I am departing.' His take on death is both comforting and matter of fact, things younger viewers may find soothing when dealing with mortality. Though the film has drawn comparisons to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this G-rated venture is less dark, curious and interesting than the former. Still, it offers dazzling visuals and a premise that who you are isn't equivalent with who you think you are. Adult moviegoers may find the premise cloying and repetitive. But seen from a child's eye, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is indeed a magical place for a short visit. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Whimsical fantasy.
Wow! would you look at Dustin Hoffman. A pretty good young persons movie, and not bad for an adult either. Typical as the genre goes - something like, but nothing like Willie of Wonker fame. Hoffman so reminds me of a 40's comedian whose name I just can't come up with. This movie is filled with wondrous things, crazy things, and a pretty good story too. A good ending. I liked it. The kids are sure to as well, however, it's not magical like say, "Potter" is, and with toned down graphics. Closer to ... Read More
Rating:  - Heart-warming
I thought this movie was touching and heart-warming and funny. My grandson loved it. I highly recommend for family viewing.
Rating: - Grows on you
This is not a movie for those who expect the world to be complex and sensible. With a title that rhymes like that, what would you expect beside the magical sweetness that just happens to be accepted by the world? I was quickly drawn in by this storybook world where the bizarre and quirky is just a way of life and no one thinks much more of it. Throw in a beautiful message of finding yourself, and I was pleasantly engrossed in this heartfelt tale.
Mr. Magorium is a very old inventor (several ... Read More
Rating: - great!
I love this movie, it might not be for everyone but if you have an imagination then this could be for you.
Rating: - Refreshing, magical, uplifting
What a refreshing movie for families, after so many ridiculous "family films" full of arguing and food fights. I don't have a lot to add that others haven't already said, but this movie was beautifully done and encourages children (and even those who aren't children) to find the magic in themselves. I was very happy with this film and highly recommend it. There is one scene that very small children may be a bit frightened by.
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