Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Blu-ray

MPAA rating
G (MPAA)

Format
BRD

Aspect ratio
Widescreen & Full Frame

Number of discs
1

Release date
May 12, 2009

Running time
94 minutes

Original language
English

Subtitles
English, French, Spanish

Dubbing
French, Spanish

UPC
024543581994

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Director:
Zach Helm
Cast:
Jason Bateman, Zach Mills, Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman
Genre:
Kids & Family
Synopsis:
In 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 protégé, and Bateman provides an enjoyable level of skepticism 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.
Notes:
Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region [unknown]
NTSC
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
5.1 DTS HD Master Audio - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: High Definition Theatrical Trailers
Canadian; Movie Cash

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Blu-ray

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