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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actor: Dustin Hoffman
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 1591
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: 2250492
UPC: 024543504924
EAN: 0024543504924
ASIN: B00128VA76
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2007
Release Date: March 4, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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: 024543504924 Manufacturer No: 2250492
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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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 A Must See (Over and Over Again!) October 8, 2008
Shandra Camino (Oregon, wishing I was in Colorado)
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!
Amazing that a film like this could be made today September 10, 2008
Terry Sofian (St Peters, MO United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The 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 or anger or sarcasm, just a joy in a pair of journeys, one ending and one begining. This film will move people who want to be moved, to find those parts of ourselves we as adults have worked so hard to lose.
Fabulous movie for kids! September 8, 2008
Nina Leal-Valias (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 life, death and self-worth/ esteem in a beautifully sensitive manner, easily understandable by young children.
I think it's a great movie for kids under 13 or 14 :)
 Whimsical fantasy. September 5, 2008
William Oterson (About 50 miles, or so, east of Manhattan.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 stars.
Heart-warming September 2, 2008
G. V. Richardson (Ft. Washington, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought this movie was touching and heart-warming and funny. My grandson loved it. I highly recommend for family viewing.
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