"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" is just like another Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory story with only a toy store instead of chocolate. I would prefer the chocolate, especially this time of the year.
Mr. Magorium's Web site.
The "Wonder Emporium" is also lacking a spark that the Chocolate Factory had both times with the original in 1971 and the remake named like the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in 2005.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Web site.
The "Wonder Emporium" was also a book before this movie, and it probably should have stayed a book because of its lack luster performances and story line.
Rottentomaotes.com says that, "37 percent liked it. Colorful visuals and talented players can't make up for a bland story."
The movie is about an assistant to the 243-year-old Mr. Magorium, who may or may not take over the store.
When she does take over the store, dark and mysterious things start to happen to the store and the toys.
The special effects are the only parts of the movie with the flying and magical toys.
The costumes, especially Dustin Hoffman's Mr. Magorium, lacks realism in his hair and lisp. It just could have done better than what it is now.
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