When this movie first came out, I did not want to see it. It did not look interesting nor did it get great reviews, so I waited until it came out on video. I first rented it to watch with my kids but they did not watch it with me. I watched it alone and laughed so much. I loved the movie and rented it several times before realizing I should just buy it. I was going to buy it at Costco but it was $19, so I found a used copy on Ebay. Its a great movie.
My kids love this movie. They've watched this 3 times already. I myself have watched this twice and probably won't get mind watching it again. Would highly recommend to other families with children.
We loved the movie especially my 4 yr old daughter and my 35 yr old husband. He watched it about 4 times before we returned it to the rental company. So, I decided we needed it in our library. Kind of sad when he dies, a little strange at first, You have to really watch it to enjoy it.
I purchased this movie for my family last week. The movie had great quality, just like ones I have bought at other movie stores. No skips or problems. For the price I think it was really great quality. Has already been watched 3 times, and no problems. I really liked this Ebayer, because the shipping was really, really fast. And the movie was sealed and brand new, just as he had described it would be. For a quality movie at a discounted price, I would recommend him to anyone. This Ebayer really delivers!!
I loved this story. Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman do an excellant job of entertaining and creating interesting characters. This story about a magical toy store will captivate the youngsters and amuse the adults. Great movie to watch with the children. No horrible language. Some scenes may be scary for really young children, but usually resolve to a positive experience. Also stars Jason Batemen and Zach Mills. The movie deals with creating faith in yourself, death and friendship, not necessarily in that order.
GREAT FILM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. GREAT ACTING BY ALL. MAGICAL FROM THE START TO THE FINISH. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ALL. BOUGHT THIS ONE JUST BY THE DESCRIPTION ON THE BACK COVER. A++A++AA++AA+ MOVIE!!!! AWANAKARD
As soon as I saw the coming attractions for the video I was looking to buy it. It is a wonderful movie.. lots of beautiful colors and it truely lights the senses.. Thanks
Ladies and Gentleman, this is one of the very few G rated movies.
SYNOPSIS The eccentric owner of a magical toy store surprises the shop's manager by turning over ownership to her in a warm-hearted comedy fantasy directed by Zach Helm and starring Jason Bateman, Dustin Hoffman, and Natalie Portman. Portman plays the manager of the store that seems to be a reflection of the people who run it, and Bateman stars as the detail-oriented accountant assigned the task of assessing the establishment's monetary value. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
ACTING Hoffman is always gold. Jason Bateman is funny as always, and Portman (who has a bad rap for acting in Star Wars) is actually capable of Oscar worthy performances (see "V for Vendetta") and is gorgeous and lovable.
SUMMARY Your kids'll love it (mine were enchanted, and they're tweens) and you will too.