Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a fantasy film in the vein of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 243-year old Mr. Magorium bequeaths his magical toy store to an insecure young manager, who wonders if she’s really cut out for the job.
Fast Facts
- Director: Zach Helm
- Film Release Date: November 16, 2007
- US DVD Release Date: March 4. 2008
- Starring: Natalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Bateman, Zach Mills
- Distributor: 20th Century Fox
- Helm and Hoffman last teamed up in the 2006 film Stranger Than Fiction
- Features a cameo by Kermit the Frog
Background
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium was written and directed by Zach Helm. Helm was the writer of the hit film Stranger than Fiction starring Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson. Both films also feature academy award winning actor Dustin Hoffman. The film was rated G, with a running time of 94 minutes. The film was marketed as a family film that features elements of fantasy and magic. The movie also features impressive special effects, with the toy store treated as a character in the film, that expresses itself through the toys and the decor of the showroom.
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