Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a 2007 fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by Zach Helm. The film stars Dustin Hoffman as the owner of a magical toy store, and Natalie Portman as his store employee.

Plot

Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman), called Mahoney throughout the movie, is an employee at "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium", a magical toy shop run by the eccentric 243 year old Mr. Edward Magorium (Dustin Hoffman). Besides Molly and Mr. Magorium, store bookmaker Bellini (Ted Ludzik), a strongman, is also employed. Eric Applebaum (Zach Mills) is a boy who comes to the toy store and regularly interacts with the adults and volunteers at the store, acting at times like a part-time employee.

The toy shop is magical. The toys have a life of their own.