Question 1

What did Natalie Portman learn to do specifically for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman learned to play the piano for her role as Molly Mahoney and The Composer.

Question 2

How did Dustin Hoffman create Mr. Magorium's distinctive look and voice?

Accepted Answer

Dustin Hoffman originated Mr. Magorium's hairdo, bushy eyebrows, and lisping vocals, which initially surprised the writer-director and producers.

Question 3

What fear-related counting do Molly Mahoney and Edward Magorium use while jumping on mattresses?

Accepted Answer

Molly Mahoney and Edward Magorium start jumping on mattresses on the count of 'triscadecaphobia,' which is the fear of the number thirteen.

Question 4

What connection does the film have to Dr. Seuss through a plaque in the store?

Accepted Answer

A purple plaque for The Good Work Geisel Grandleformer (Prototype) references Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss), whose book may have inspired the movie's title.

Question 5

What happens to Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium after he leaves it to Molly Mahoney?

Accepted Answer

After Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to Molly Mahoney, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once-remarkable Emporium.

Question 6

What surprising skill did Natalie Portman learn for her role in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman learned to play the piano for her role.

Question 7

How did Dustin Hoffman develop Mr. Magorium's distinctive look and voice?

Accepted Answer

Dustin Hoffman originated Mr. Magorium's hairdo, bushy eyebrows, and lisping vocals, which surprised the writer-director and producers when he first tried it.

Question 8

What fear-themed count do Molly Mahoney and Edward Magorium use while jumping on mattresses?

Accepted Answer

Molly Mahoney and Edward Magorium start jumping on the mattresses on the count of "triscadecaphobia," the fear of the number thirteen.

Question 9

What connection does the movie's title have to Dr. Seuss?

Accepted Answer

A purple plaque in the store references Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss), whose book There's a Wocket in My Pocket! may have inspired the movie's title through its rhyming fantasy names.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium?

Accepted Answer

After Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to awkward manager Molly Mahoney, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once-remarkable Emporium.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

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