Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Review Summary

"Amazing, magical, yet real!!" Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium "captivates children's attention." Viewpoints adult moviegoers enjoy the film as well, feeling it captures the "kid at heart" in them. While at first this film seems like yet another Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, reviewers find that it's really quite different. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium tells the story of a toy store manager that feels stuck in her life, until the store owner uses the magic of his store to change things for her. Reviewers find this film "leaves you feeling good about yourself and life." "You can feel the magic with your entire heart!"
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4 star rating Most Helpful
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium: Family Movie Magic
MAR
16
2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium

Starring:  Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a magical toy store but it’s like the whistle in the Polar Express.  You can only experience the magic if you believe. 

Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) believes that it time... review »
2009 VIP
watching with kids, looking for good, clean fun

AngelaWLaFon
Big Island, VA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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Really intended for the kid at heart, not a real kid.
NOV
26
2007

We took our 8 year old and 5 year old to Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.  The kids really liked the magical aspect of it, but didn't really understand it.  Here's my review, without giving away too much of the plot line.  The adults really liked it, the ending was a bit lame, but completely set up...

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a pet owner, a fan of clever plots

hidinginidaho
Idaho Falls, ID
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Amazing, magical, yet real!!
character-lover, DVD collector, a woman, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, watching with kids, thirty something, family oriented

APR
16
2008

Wonderful and magical movie!!

This movie is narrated by a young boy, he divides the movie into chapters and really only narrates the introduction to each chapter.

Mr. Magorium is played by Dustin Hoffman who does a fantastic job!! Mr. Magorium owns a magical toy store, Mahoney (played by Natalie Portman) is the store manager for him. She feels "stuck" in life and Mr. Magorium puts plans in motion to help her.

The effects in the toy store are amazing. Everything is completely believable, yet you know it's not possible!! lol They did a fantastic job.

I watched with my roommates 6 year old son and he...

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5 star rating
thelovebug
Hot Springs, SD



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I actually think it was meant for adults more than kids
a movie lover, interested in different lifestyles, amazed by animation, a dreamer, a child at heart

AUG
31
2009

I went into Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium thinking it was 100% aimed at children.  However, after just finishing the film, I really believe this movie has a message for adults and might even mean more to adults then to young ones.  

The movie is about a man who owns a strange, somewhat magical, toy store.  Mr. Magorium has been running the store for something like 113 years... and he says he is 243.  His story is full of unbelievable goodies and toys which can only be explained by one word - Magic. However, from the very start of the story we see that Mr. Magorium is getting ready for some...

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4 star rating
2009 VIP
vivasuzi
Livonia, MI



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Captivates children's audience
into movies that tell a great story, a busy person

DEC
2
2007
This movie captivated youngsters attention.  The kid at heart in me wanted to get to stay for more.  This movie was very clever in their plot and left children wanting to see this again and again.  Even my youngest child was able to tell me what was going on in the story.  The actors were wonderful and I would recommend this movie to everyone with younger and older children.  This is a great movie for the holidays.
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4 star rating
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volunteermom
Schaumburg, IL



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Adored the quirky characters
a movie buff, an infrequent movie goer, watching with kids, budget conscious, not rich, a fiction reader, cost-conscious

MAY
7
2008
This has the potential to go down as a real classic like Mary Poppins or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or even Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Dustin Hoffman was fabulous as the quirky owner, and his apprentice Natalie Portman was also splendid.  The story was about belief in the impossible, belief in oneself-positive messages without being preachy.  It was kind of billed as a Holiday movie by its release date and I wonder if that is why it didn't get more play time at the theaters.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and would gladly watch it again.  The special effects were very good without overwhelming... review »
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5 star rating
2008 Advisor
AWESOMEMOM88
Montgomery, IL



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You can feel the magic with your entire heart
a movie buff

FEB
4
2008
I went into this movie with mixed feelings over the plot of this film.  From the advertising of this feature I felt it was going to be Willy Wonka all over again.  But this movie is something diffrent.  It is a magic, a hope, a smile and wonder to the heart.  It warmed me from the soul from the moment the movie opened in the drab basement of the Emporium.  I cannot begin to explain how fabulous all of the cast members did in BEING thier characters and making you know them.  I really felt like a child wanting more watching this movie.  I wanted to jump up and run down the street to that quaint... review »
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4 star rating
2008 Contributor
Stresscase
Woodbury, NJ



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Awesome Family Film!!!!!
love to travel, a busy person, into movies that tell a great story, a sucker for chick flicks, comedy fan, married, very picky about kids films, mother of 2

NOV
30
2007

 

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a wonderful family film. Dustin Hoffman was awesome in this role. He plays a 243 year old man that owns a fantastic magical store. When he finds that his health is failing he turns his store over to Molly Mahoney (played by Natalie Portman) his store manager. There is just one problem. Molly is depressed and since the store reflects the persons energy she has to get out of her depressed state so the store can funtion the right way. When Mr. Magorium dies so does the store until the day Molly walks back in and realizes she has the power to make it come alive...

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5 star rating
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fsweet99
Rome City, IN



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Magical, delightful and something for everyone
a frequent film-goer, into movies that tell a great story

DEC
11
2007
Before I went to this movie, I saw several reviews by the "movie critics" and was disappointed in their negative reviews of the movie.  I really recommend that everyone see this movie and ignore the critics who are being paid by who knows what type of company.  This movie was magical and imaginative as well as thought-provoking.  This movie truly leaves you feeling good about yourself and life.  The acting was outstanding and included Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, and Jason Bates, but the true young actor you need to keep an eye on is the little boy in the movie who is always around the... review »
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5 star rating
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greeneyedmama
Tomball, TX



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Fun for all ages. Great story and wonderful acting
not rich, a DVD collector, a frequent film-goer, a storyteller, a busy person, a woman, married, into movies that tell a great story

DEC
8
2007
I went to this movie thinking that it was just something to kill time. It looked kinda cute, so why not. Well, I was amazed as to how well this movie was made. It had a great cast and an amazing story. It was sad at times but mainly magical and entertaining. I would recomend this movie to anyone who is a kid at heart or has kids!!!!!
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5 star rating
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SeekRapunezel
Haddonfield, NJ



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wonderful Holiday Movie.."just Believe"
a woman, married

DEC
2
2007
this is a wondeful holiday Movie, it really makes you think about and remember when you were young and innocent and believed in the magic. Dustin Hoffman was really entertaining, just a happy guy who wanted the world and it children to be happy too. Take time to see this movie, it will bring you some Holiday Spirit!
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5 star rating
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p1nky
Mckeesport, PA



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This movie is so Sweet
watching with kids

MAR
14
2008
I watched this movie with my children and we loved it.  It is so sweet.  Watch out for the sock monkey he will break your heart.  This is one that will definitely be watched again.  I love when a movie is sweet and decent enough for parents and children to enjoy. 
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5 star rating
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jsgmas
Commerce, GA



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Great for the whole family
watching with kids

MAY
9
2008
My mom got the movie for us to watch and it was great. I brought it home to share with my fiance and he loved it. It the type of movie you can watc over and over and always see something you didn't see the last time.
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5 star rating
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Menasha, WI



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