Sorry for the long absence
Hey all. So I owe an apology to everyone out that read or even have a look at my blog, the subscribers and anyone that pass it around. I have been distracted by other things in my life and now it is no longer a problem, I am back! Blog-a-sphere how I have missed you and your passive ways. But enough of this rambling and on with the reviewing.
Since I have not blogged in a very long time I have much to catch up on. Although I have not blogged I have been watching quite a few movies while I have been gone. I'm not sure where to begin. Since it is the day after Christmas I will go something a little cheery and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007).
The eccentric Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) is the owner of a magical toy store who is about to retire and on the last days of his life. But before he can leave for good he must leave his beloved toy store to the right person. Mr. Magorium knows exactly whom should inherit the shop, store manager and good friend Molly (Natalie Portman). The only problem is Molly does not truly believe in the store's magic but more importantly she does not believe in herself. As Mr. Magorium's death approaches he, shop assistant Eric (Zach Mills) and the unlikely hero, Henry the accountant (Jason Bateman) has to convince Molly that she has the magic just as much as Mr. Magorium. And all she needs to do is to believe it.
I know the film sounds predictable and full of cheese. And usually children's movies are not always my favourite to watch but if I feel that it was a genuine attempt to be heart felt than I'm usually a sucker for a kid's movie. It's rare to see an "old school" movie about toys and the magic of imagination without talking cars and flashy animation. It was a cute and sweet story about magic and love. Although it's rare for children these days to step into a toy store without them going "so where can I get an iPod or a DS or some other electronic game."
I understand many will not feel the same sentiment I feel when I watch this film but for me it's like being a child again. The film reminded me of all the old movies that I loved when I was growing up.
The store in which most of the film was shot was so beautifully decorated, with so much detail I would have loved to have gotten lost in there.
Final Verdict: I am a sucker for cheese and some old fashion fun. Mr. Magorim's Wonder Emporium was making me all nostalgic about my younger days. And I loved it. I understand that this may not be liked by many but for me it was pretty fantastic. 7.7/10
Since I have not blogged in a very long time I have much to catch up on. Although I have not blogged I have been watching quite a few movies while I have been gone. I'm not sure where to begin. Since it is the day after Christmas I will go something a little cheery and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007).
The eccentric Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) is the owner of a magical toy store who is about to retire and on the last days of his life. But before he can leave for good he must leave his beloved toy store to the right person. Mr. Magorium knows exactly whom should inherit the shop, store manager and good friend Molly (Natalie Portman). The only problem is Molly does not truly believe in the store's magic but more importantly she does not believe in herself. As Mr. Magorium's death approaches he, shop assistant Eric (Zach Mills) and the unlikely hero, Henry the accountant (Jason Bateman) has to convince Molly that she has the magic just as much as Mr. Magorium. And all she needs to do is to believe it.
The unlikely hero Henry (Bateman)
Eric (Mills) witnesses the magic!
I understand many will not feel the same sentiment I feel when I watch this film but for me it's like being a child again. The film reminded me of all the old movies that I loved when I was growing up.
The store in which most of the film was shot was so beautifully decorated, with so much detail I would have loved to have gotten lost in there.
Final Verdict: I am a sucker for cheese and some old fashion fun. Mr. Magorim's Wonder Emporium was making me all nostalgic about my younger days. And I loved it. I understand that this may not be liked by many but for me it was pretty fantastic. 7.7/10
Good friends, Mr.Magorium (Hoffman) and Molly (Portman)
