Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition) | Dustin Hoffman

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition) | Dustin Hoffman | Good, not great...

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Mr. Magorium's Won...

	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition) Dustin Hoffman 20th Century Fox, 2008 average customer review:based on 86 reviews view larger image
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Finally, a family movie that is truly for the whole family!

My whole family loved this movie! From my 7 & 4 year old daughter & son to my husband and I. The movie has enough whimsy to keep our children entertained and yet the story had enough meat to it to keep my husband and I entertained. Unlike many "kid" movies that try to appeal to adults, "Mr. Magorium" didn't resort to bathroom humor or slap-stick comedy, instead it is a story that focus' on our belief in ourselves and what we can do, without being religious, but being magical. Perhaps the reason this movie is so good is that it is one of the few with A-list actors who give beautiful, fun performances that your family will enjoy over & over.

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Good, not great...

After seeing this film, I finally understand why it didn't do so well at the box office. While there is a lot to recommend this movie to children, there isn't much here for adults. When it came to it, I was reminded of Nanny McPhee versus Mary Poppins. Nanny McPhee was a fun little movie, but it just didn't have the "magic" that Poppins had, and neither does Magorium match up to the wonder of Willy Wonka. That said, it was an entertaining movie overall and I'm glad I saw it, but just as glad I didn't buy the DVD.

Mr. Magorium has decided it is time to depart, and wants an accountant to tell him the value of his store before he leaves it to his assistant, Mahoney. The accountant, of course, manages to miss all the magic that happens in the store. And the film wastes no time throwing the audience into the bright colors and wackiness that a living toy store, imbued with the spirit of children, must have. There is a huge book out of which toys magically appear, a door that has a special dial to change what's on the other side, a room with the biggest dodge ball on earth - no one can dodge it! - a shelf full of stuffed toys literally reaching out to the people passing by (including one adorable sock monkey), and through it all Dustin Hoffman smiles benevolently upon the children. Hoffman plays the part a little too over the top, but still manages to retain his charm. But, there is no plot beyond this simple premise. Mahoney is distraught when she learns Magorium's leaving and the store itself throws a temper tantrum. Yet, there is an uplifting message behind it all that made this movie worth seeing.

Mahoney believes in the magic of the store, whole-heartedly. Yet, she doesn't truly believe in herself. The accountant gets befriended by a boy who collects hats, and together they must convince her she does have the magic to keep the store going. This is a great film for younger children that are ready to move past animated films. The CGI and special effects are pretty good, and the characters are all likeable. Overall, I recommend seeing this film, but potential buyers should consider who they are buying it for.

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