 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—odd film—this is not a Disney film but wants to play like one, but this film does not represent the traditional, magical Disney fare. The focus is more on Mr. Magorium's desire to die and has no real explication for that desire nor does it really leave the audience with a way to connect to the store coming to life for the entertainment of children. At times the story is a little despairing and that may be what hampers this film the most. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline Mr. Magorium has lived over 240 years. He wants to leave his toy store and go to heaven. He hires an accountant to tally his books and turns the store over "verbally" to his employee. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Zach Helm for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Richard N. Gladstein and James Garavente for making the film possible. Cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, and Jason Bateman.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. Overall, the movie works in the suitable/good range. It's an odd story that may not suit a wide audience range. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers
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