Review of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) by Suzanne S — 30 Jun 2009

Tried to be nostalgic. The romance didn't pan out either. Plus Natalie Portman was much too old to be in the part.

This review of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) was written by Suzanne S on 30 Jun 2009.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium has generally received mixed reviews.

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