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Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium (DVD, 2008)

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STRANGER THAN FICTION screenwriter Zach Helm makes his directorial debut with this whimsical tale about a magic-filled toy store. Dustin Hoffman stars as Mr. Magorium, while Natalie Portman plays the employee he chooses to take over the business when he retires.

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EAN5051429301341

eBay Product ID (ePID)63282751

Product Key Features

ActorJason Bateman, Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman

Film/TV TitleMr Magorium's Wonder Emporium

DirectorZach Helm

LanguageEnglish

Run Time91 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2008

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen

GenreDrama, General

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

CertificateU

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Additional InformationIn writer-director Zach Helm's whimsical 2007 film, MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM, veteran actor Dustin Hoffman plays the title character, a 243-year-old toy-store owner who is ready to pass his enchanted business on to his beloved assistant, Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). However, when Molly, a former composer and pianist, has doubts about taking over the (literally) magical store, and an uptight accountant (Jason Bateman) appears to assess the establishment, the many inhabitants of the Wonder Emporium begin to rebel, resulting in a chaotic situation that can be fixed only with the help of a shy, lonely boy (Zach Mills). A first-time director best known for his inventive STRANGER THAN FICTION screenplay, Helm ably--ahem--helms EMPORIUM, which clearly nods to the WONKA and TOY STORY movies without seeming derivative. Always one to dive gamely into a quirky role (see TOOTSIE, RAIN MAN, HOOK, etc.), Hoffman makes Magorium both silly and endearing, while Portman charms as his earnest protege, and Bateman provides an enjoyable level of scepticism while enduring the nickname 'The Mutant.' Although the film's playful quality could veer toward excess, its thoughtful script and able actors allow it to stand out as a highly entertaining production.

ReviewsNew York Times - The concept of MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM is ingenious

ScreenwriterZach Helm

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleMr Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Consumer AdviceContains one use of mild language