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The eccentric owner of a magical toy store surprises the shop's manager by turning over ownership to her in a warm-hearted comedy fantasy directed by Zach Helm and starring Jason Bateman, Dustin Hoffm... read more read more...an, and Natalie Portman. Portman plays the manager of the store that seems to be a reflection of the people who run it, and Bateman stars as the detail-oriented accountant assigned the task of assessing the establishment's monetary value. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Zach Helm

Release Date: November 16, 2007

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DVD Release Date: March 4, 2008

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  • ironclad1609
    January 2, 2012
    ironclad1609
    This cute little fairy tale about an ancient but quirky toy store owner with odd powers taking the matters of heritage for his store in his own hands is a deeply naive film. If you accept that or if you're young enough not to notice it between all those multi-colored toys, huggin... read moreg monkeys and rockets, this is quite a charming and sweet film. Some parts feel a bit arbitrary and forced but there is no being mad at Dustin Hoffman when he does his little boy smile or when Natalie Portman finally finds her career of choice thanks to banker Jason Bateman. Kids should most certainly have fun with this, but even adults who still know about the feeling of wonder upon entering a toy store should have enjoyable 90 minutes with this little film.
  • DreamExtractor
    August 17, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Mr. Magoriums Crappy Emporium. This film was boring, and its exsistence is only for kids to come because of a magical toy store, woopdy freakin doo kids, have a magical time at this crap.
  • skeletonking101
    February 1, 2011
    skeletonking101
    a movie that is like the toy shop version of "Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory" and the movie was good and i appreciate its kiddy feel to it
  • SirPant
    December 20, 2010
    SirPant
    Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium isn't without magic, Dustin Hoffman is really good as the title character and its use of special effects is non-gratuitous and well balanced. It also approaches the subject of death really nicely and probably could be shown to kids as a tool on how ... read moreto deal with bereavement. Unfortunately though, there are holes. Natalie Portman's performance is far from magical, the whole production seems rushed and you can't help but feel you've seen this movie before. Great for young kids, although there may be tears before bedtime. Best bit: Kermit the Frog cameo! The world would be a better place if at least one Muppet stared in every film, don't you think?
  • fb733768972
    November 9, 2010
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    An extremely underrated kids film that I have waited far too long to see. Dustin Hoffman plays a character that you can easily fall in love with, and Natalie Portman alongside him, plays the perfect role to add that much more spirit to the film. It's never dull (ironic), it's fun... read more, witty, charming, and beautifully crafted. The CGI is funny but it's a kids movie, so who cares. It's harmless fun entertainment that hopefully people of all ages will enjoy, because I sure did. Jason Bateman plays a very boring and straightforward character who ends up actually being delightful. This film is not a just a fun kids movie, but it has loads of spiritual meaning on the outside. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium soars with imagination!
  • YosemiteSamFan
    October 1, 2010
    YosemiteSamFan
    I am a huge fan of the 1992 film "Toys", which is similar, but I consider 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" a sad miscalculation. This movie was quite flat; I wasn't moved by any of the actors' performances. I didn't laugh or cry as intended by the director.

    I couldn't sympathize... read more with Natalie Portman's flat acting. Her beauty was limited by a short boyish haircut; she didn't have enough sparkle until the end; was that the point? I didn't understand her lack of belief in the magic if she had been working at the emporium since she was a little girl.

    Dustin Hoffman's Mr. Magorium character felt overacted, as he was trying to make him as oddball as possible. His lispy manner of speech came off as fake and annoying. I couldn't believe he was 243 years old or that the store had run so many years without paying any taxes. Dustin's bubble-wrap tap dance and hospital visit scenes were cheesy; but I liked his journey to the stars.

    I appreciated Jason Bateman's accountant character. He seemed like the only real person in the movie. It got annoying how the other characters constantly referred to him as a "mutant". I was hoping the plot would take him into a romantic relationship with the boy's mother or Natalie Portman's character, but it never went anywhere; romance was needed to balance the plot.

    What was the message of this movie? Perhaps it could help kids deal with the sensitive issues surrounding death? Other scenes hinted at faith, belief, and never letting go of our inner child, but it never is made clear enough.

    The Emporium setting existed in a vacuum; I never got the sense that it was in a bustling American city. Apart from the sock monkey, the toys seemed awkward to play with. What was the point of the creepy bookmaker in the basement who rarely appeared?

    My biggest complaint with this movie was how abruptly it ended, as if they ran out of budget. The movie promised the future of the store under new ownership, but the filmmakers didn't give us any of that. The characters had unresolved conflicts. The makers bored us with sappy and depressing scenes, but when it came time for a happy ending and truly wonderful things to happen, they dumped it to credits. That's bad showmanship. Maybe they can redeem themselves with a director's re-cut which has a fulfilling wrapup.
  • coollala0910
    August 16, 2010
    coollala0910
    I've seen it once and the movie is so not memorable. Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman have better things to do than be in this movie. The only good thing that came out of this movie was Kermit the Frog's cameo.
  • phubbs1
    August 1, 2010
    phubbs1
    Just a rehash of so many films here its just bad. This shows how badly the studios are lacking original ideas. there's hardly anything new here atall, its sickly, predictable, badly acted,no real plot and no real point to it. a magical man owns a magical shop and thats it, its ju... read morest Willy Wonka in a shop for christs sake haha. I admit it looks great, very colourful and like an illustration from a childrens story book. The kids will like it for that but I'm sure even they may find it boring. Nothing happens in this..its just totally unadventurous in every aspect. Portman has a silly name and Hoffman is annoying with his lisp, avoid.
  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    July 29, 2010
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    C-
  • 3niR
    March 18, 2010
    3niR
    Interesting movie. I love magical story.

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Critic Reviews

Richard Roeper
November 19, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

It's so intent on being whimsical, so aware of its own whimsicality, that it ends up being not very whimsical at all.

Peter Hartlaub
November 16, 2007
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

Helm gets huge bonus points for noticing everything that's annoying about modern children's films and including none of those things in his movie. Full Review

Bruce Newman
November 16, 2007
Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is what happens when too many sappy sweet instincts chase too few original ideas. Full Review

Susan Walker
November 16, 2007
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

As long as Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium sticks to magic, it is pretty engaging, but the lives on display are less than mesmerizing. Full Review

Stephen Holden
November 16, 2007
Stephen Holden, New York Times

If the concept of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is ingenious, its execution is erratic. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
November 16, 2007
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

There isn't anything terribly exciting or original on offer... but there's nothing offensive either. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
November 16, 2007
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

Never promise wonder when all you've got is manufactured whimsy. Full Review

Kevin Crust
November 16, 2007
Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times

While endearingly heartfelt and G-rated to boot, its storytelling suffers from a lack of locomotive force and characters that feel disappointingly two-dimensional. Full Review

Sheri Linden
November 16, 2007
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter

For all its playful touches and neat-o nostalgia for nondigital entertainment, the whimsy feels forced.

Rick Groen
November 16, 2007
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Helm knows his way around a screenplay. The guy can write. But directing is a whole other kettle of talent. Full Review

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