Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium


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Molly Mahoney is the insecure store manager of Mr. Magorium's magical toy store. The eccentric store owner decides it's time for him to depart and gives the store to Mahoney. The cast is diverse and unique, and like most children's movies the film is intent on teaching the magical power of imagination and letting the playful nature in oneself flourish.

Overall, I really enjoyed the movie. The story was unique, and the not-so-subtle symbolism was still effective. The emphasis on tapping into inner-strength teaches us how life -- and art, and creativity, and music -- are critical to fulfillment of potential and finding happiness.

Meant for the child in all of us.

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