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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience 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 Item Dimensions: Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox MPN: 2250483 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: March 04, 2008 Running Time: 94 minutes 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 Beyond Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
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 Rating:  - A Must See (Over and Over Again!)This movie is fantastically amazing. My one year old loves it, my four year old loves it, my fifteen year old loves it, my husband loves it, I love it, my mother loves it. It's great to watch again and again. The music is awesome, the story is great. All in all, one of my faves! Rating: - Amazing that a film like this could be made todayThe most magical thing about this film is that it was made. It is a movie that isn't about anything except the joys we all overlook. Yes there is death but that comes to us all, whether we are willing to admit it or not. But this had positive things to say about not only the end of stories but about how sometimes the begins are much more dificult than those ends. It was lovely and kind and pleasant in an innocent way that I haven't seen on the screen in a very very long time. There was no meanness ... Read More Rating: - Fabulous movie for kids!When this movie was in theatres I read the reviews and they were horrible...we decided to skip it. My daughter (5 years old) wanted to rent it the other day - and after watching it consistently over two weeks (we had late fees!), we'll be buying it. She absolutely loves it! Both my husband and I found it very charming. While adults who are looking for an intelligent adult movie may say disparaging things about it, if you view it through the eyes of a child, it is truly magical! It deals with ... Read More 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 3 ... Read More Rating: - Heart-warmingI thought this movie was touching and heart-warming and funny. My grandson loved it. I highly recommend for family viewing. |
