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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, 2007
English
USA
Profile of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium can be described as stylized, feel good, and humorous. The plot revolves around a miraculous event, a mysterious character, and a "fish out of water". The main genres are comedy, independent, and family. In approach, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is fantastical. It is set, at least in part, in a store. It is located in New York. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is well suited for kids and a family outing.
Summary of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
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 protégé, and Bateman provides an enjoyable level of skepticism 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.
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| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 16 November 2007 |
| Runtime: | 93 min |
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as Mr. Edward Magorium, Avid Shoe-Wearer
as Molly Mahoney, the Composer
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USA Today
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- by: Claudia Puig
Chicago Tribune
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- by: Michael Phillips
Users Reviews
- 30.March.2009
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- by: Parker in MN
- Parker in MN rated this movie6/10Okay
- 22.March.2009
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- by: Matthew
- Matthew rated this movie
10/10Must See
