This is a magical movie.

And I’m not just saying that because my name’s in the credits. Even after all the times I read the various versions of this script, and all the unmagical production side I saw behind the magic onscreen, I was still taken away to this film’s own version of reality and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. I’ve said it before but it still holds true: Zach Helm (Stranger Than Fiction) is in many ways the kind of storyteller I aspire to be, both in skill and imagination. Magorium opened rather quietly last weekend amidst all the hullabaloo over Beowulf and Enchanted, but do yourself a favor and go see it while it’s still in theaters.

If for some bizarre reason you’re still not convinced, you can find the trailer over here.