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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

  • 2007
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
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The young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner learns to believe in herself, and in her friends, upon learning some grave news about the future.The young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner learns to believe in herself, and in her friends, upon learning some grave news about the future.The young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner learns to believe in herself, and in her friends, upon learning some grave news about the future.

  • Director
    • Zach Helm
  • Writer
    • Zach Helm
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Jason Bateman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
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    • Director
      • Zach Helm
    • Writer
      • Zach Helm
    • Stars
      • Natalie Portman
      • Dustin Hoffman
      • Jason Bateman
    • 161User reviews
    • 142Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Molly Mahoney, The Composer
    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Mr. Edward Magorium, Avid Shoe-Wearer
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Henry Weston, the Mutant
    Ted Ludzik
    Ted Ludzik
    • Bellini, the Bookbuilder
    Zach Mills
    Zach Mills
    • Eric Applebaum, the Hat Collector
    Madalena Brancatella
    • Jessica, Who Got a Cowboy Hat
    Paula Boudreau
    Paula Boudreau
    • Brenda, Who Wants a Mobile
    Mike Realba
    Mike Realba
    • Dave Wolf, Who's an Engineer
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    Liam Powley-Webster
    • Andy, the Boy Who Likes to Color
    Marcia Bennett
    Marcia Bennett
    • Lora, Who Wants a Fire Engine
    Oliver Masuda
    • Jordan, Who Said Hi
    Samantha Harvey
    • Cassie, the Girl Chased by a Goose
    Jesse Bostick
    Jesse Bostick
    • Derek, Who Opened the Door
    Isaac Durnford
    Isaac Durnford
    • Jason, Who's a Little Too Curious
    Daniyah Ysrayl
    Daniyah Ysrayl
    • Jimmy, Who Captures the Ball
    • (as Daniel J. Gordon)
    Rebecca Northan
    Rebecca Northan
    • Ellie Applebaum, the Mom
    Dash Grundy
    Dash Grundy
    • Ari, Who Wants a Book
    • Director
      • Zach Helm
    • Writer
      • Zach Helm
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Natalie Portman learned to play the piano for her role.
    • Goofs
      The length of Molly Mahoney's hair changes inconsistently throughout the movie. Dramatic differences can be noted during the hospital scene where in various shots it appears at both it's shortest and longest.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Edward Magorium: [to Molly, about dying] When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He's written "He dies." That's all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is "He dies." It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with "He dies." And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it's only natural to be sad, but not because of the words "He dies." but because of the life we saw prior to the words.

      [pause, walks over to Molly]

      Mr. Edward Magorium: I've lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I'm only asking that you turn the page, continue reading... and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest "He died."

      Molly Mahoney: [starting to sob] I love you.

      Mr. Edward Magorium: I love you, too.

      [picks Molly up, sighs heavily]

      Mr. Edward Magorium: Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.

    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the credits, Mr. Magorium appears painting a picture with a little boy watching him.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beowulf/Margot at the Wedding/Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium/Enchanted/Southland Tales/Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Be Shy
      Written by Cat Stevens (as Yusuf Islam)

      Performed by Cat Stevens

      Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd.

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews161

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    7/10
    How Sad For You If You Were Bored
    I will admit to being surprised at how many people claimed that this lighthearted tale was a snoozer. If you or your children were bored, how sad for you. While this is not action-packed nor animated, it's filled with subtly delightful moments and a sense of whimsy. Unfortunately these qualities are lost on the those who are so conditioned for immediate gratification and messages that are as subtle as a flying brick. Well, too bad for you.

    While far from a cinematic masterpiece, my family and I found this thoroughly enjoyable. Dustin Hoffman is a master at fully inhabiting a character and making you believe that he *is* that person. Portman was less than captivating, strangely, and Bateman was a bit wooden. The performance from Zach Mills was terrific, however. And the store was a place I would have spent a lot of time in as a boy.

    And speaking as a husband and father of two, I was not bored at any point during this movie. And I'm a pretty typical red-blooded-sports-fanatic American male. I just haven't lost my ability to enjoy a flight of fantasy every once in a while.

    Give this movie a chance if you've got any sense of magic left inside of you.

    Oh, and to "luckyunicorn" who took umbrage with the line "You just have to believe in yourself", questioning "Who talks like this?", I would have you know that I say this to my girls all the time. Because it's the truth.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Крамниця чудес
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Mandate Pictures
      • Walden Media
      • FilmColony
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,061,555
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,630,085
      • Nov 18, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $69,474,661
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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