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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT EAN: 0024543504924 Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, 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: 93 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Sales Rank: 2830 MPN: FOXD2250492D
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.
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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Rating: - Movie-Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Loved the movie! Awesome family movie! Was disappointed with shipping. The first DVD came to me damaged, and Amazon blamed it on the shipping. There was something else in the package that was not damaged ... Read More
Rating: - EXCELLENT!!
This movie is absolutely fantasic! And the service getting it delivered to me was wonderful!
Rating: - Not the best
I'm usually quite a fan of Dustin Hoffman as well as most kids movies but I found this movie pretty boring and extremely silly even for a kids movie.
Rating: - Great!
This is a great family movie. We quite enjoy watching it and have seen it many times. It's fun and colorful and really gets your imagination going!
Rating: - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
This disc came to us in a timely manner, and in Used-good condition. We have had no problems with this disc. My husband and son have used it in different DVD players and it plays great. Thank you!
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