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Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium [2007] starring: Jason Bateman, Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Zach Mills directed by: Zach Helm List Price: £15.99 Childrens Toy Shop Price: £6.48 You Save: £9.51 (59%)Prices subject to change. |
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Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all Binding: DVD EAN: 5051429101347 Format: PAL Label: Icon Home Entertainment Manufacturer: Icon Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Icon Home Entertainment Region Code: 2 Release Date: May 12, 2008 Running Time: 91 minutes Studio: Icon Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Sales Rank: 1354 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Synopsis: In writer-director Zach Helm's whimsical 2007 film, MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM, veteran actor Dustin Hoffman plays the title character, a 243-year-old toy-store owner who is ready to pass his enchanted business on to his beloved assistant, Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). However, when Molly, a former composer and pianist, has doubts about taking over the (literally) magical store, and an uptight accountant (Jason Bateman) appears to assess the establishment, the many inhabitants of the Wonder Emporium begin to rebel, resulting in a chaotic situation that can be fixed only with the help of a shy, lonely boy (Zach Mills). A first-time director best known for his inventive STRANGER THAN FICTION screenplay, Helm ably--ahem--helms EMPORIUM, which clearly nods to the WONKA and TOY STORY movies without seeming derivative. Always one to dive gamely into a quirky role (see TOOTSIE, RAIN MAN, HOOK, etc.), Hoffman makes Magorium both silly and endearing, while Portman charms as his earnest protege, and Bateman provides an enjoyable level of scepticism while enduring the nickname 'The Mutant.' Although the film's playful quality could veer toward excess, its thoughtful script and able actors allow it to stand out as a highly entertaining production. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - MagicalLet me make this clear first. I didn't watch this film with any children, nor am I some sort of child in a mans body. I'm a lover of movies that seek to entertain, inspire and teach. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium does all three and the supporting cast to Dustin Hoffman really make this movie work. Dustin Hoffman plays the eccentric toy shop owner who's over 240 years old and a believer in magic. One day he tells his dependable shop manager, Mahoney played by Natalie Portman that he's "Leaving." Firstly he must hire an accountant who we come to know solely as Mutant played by Jason Bateman to sort out all his paperwork, all 240 years worth. This becomes a story of friendship, love, belief and living life to the full to achieve all ... Read More: Rating: - Good, but not enoughThe movie is pretty good, but it could have been so much better. The problem is that it is evident the fact that the director was not sure where to get at. The action is confused at times, almost 'shifty'. And I was very disappointed by the way it ended. You can imagine what will happen next, but too much is left unresolved. A pity because I really liked Dustin Hoffman in this movie! Rating: - what you need to believe in, is youA nice little film to watch that makes you want to believe in magic. A film about never giving up, being independant and believing in youself.Portman and Hoffman give good performances and after watching you are left with a nice warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Rating:  - A family film that will bore both kids and adultsIt's almost as if the writers couldn't quite make up their minds whether this film was going to be a kids film that adults could enjoy, or a grown up film that brings out the kid in us, but in the end it ends up being neither. Mr Magorium is over 200 years old and wants to finally hang up his boots and hand his magical toy shop over to his assistant. But unfortunately she's not particularly keen and, sensing this, the toys start taking things into their own hands. The story, which is very thin at best, doesn't really go anywhere for the first hour as we get introduced to Mr Magorium, his assistant Molly, and his amazing toy shop. Anyone expecting a Willie Wonka type character will be sorely disappointed as the Mr Magorium ... Read More: Rating:  - Very disappointingI have never watched such a disappointing video. It is not worth either buying or watching. Save your money for something better. Normally I love children's videos, but this was not what I was anticipating. |
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