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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | 
 enlarge | Director: Zach Helm
Actors: Ted Ludzik, Natalie Portman, Zach Mills, Dustin Hoffman, Madalena Brancatella
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Movie
Buy New: $3.99
Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 457
Genre: Comedy
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 95
ASIN: B00172WO7W
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2007
Release Date: August 8, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews: Read 78 more reviews...
 Whimsical fantasy. September 5, 2008
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
I thought this movie was touching and heart-warming and funny. My grandson loved it. I highly recommend for family viewing.
Grows on you August 31, 2008
This is not a movie for those who expect the world to be complex and sensible. With a title that rhymes like that, what would you expect beside the magical sweetness that just happens to be accepted by the world? I was quickly drawn in by this storybook world where the bizarre and quirky is just a way of life and no one thinks much more of it. Throw in a beautiful message of finding yourself, and I was pleasantly engrossed in this heartfelt tale.
Mr. Magorium is a very old inventor (several centuries) who has not only helped a few famous souls out there but has managed to create a magical toy store. However, he feels it is time to pass from this world. It seems to be pretty much his decision and he seems perfectly fine with it, and I found that to be an interesting look at death.
However, the store's manager Molly is a young woman who still hasn't quite figured out her place in the world. It's pretty shocking to her to learn that her beloved boss plans to die and leave her in charge when she has no idea who she is and only has a hat-collecting boy with no friends his own age and a workaholic accountant as her only companions.
Mr. Magorium is positive she'll do fine, with a little encouragement, and thus pours out a sweet story about finding the best in yourself.
It wasn't what I expected, and that's not a bad thing, especially when I realized the plot was deeper than a toy store romp.
I don't think the characters other than Mr. Magorium were as realized as they could have been, but they were still a far cry from two-dimensional bimbos and it did leave room for some proper growth.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at the story's charming simplicity and message. Nothing wildly exceptional, but it held its own in the way of family movies.
great! August 29, 2008
I love this movie, it might not be for everyone but if you have an imagination then this could be for you.
Refreshing, magical, uplifting August 25, 2008
What a refreshing movie for families, after so many ridiculous "family films" full of arguing and food fights. I don't have a lot to add that others haven't already said, but this movie was beautifully done and encourages children (and even those who aren't children) to find the magic in themselves. I was very happy with this film and highly recommend it. There is one scene that very small children may be a bit frightened by.
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