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  • Memetic Mutation: Films and TV shows love taking a shot at the film, either as something akin to whimsical torture (as in Breaking Bad) or scene dissonance (as in BrĂ¼no (2009)).
  • One-Scene Wonder:
    • The poor lady who, in the midst of the store having a tantrum, opens a book and ends up with a large squid perched atop her head, and the ensuing Jaw Drop from Eric.
    Lady: [meekly] I am very disappointed with this book I just opened...
    • Kermit the Frog has a brief cameo, notable for being his first theatrical appearance since 1999 at the time of the movie's release.
  • Tear Jerker: Mr. Magorium's death.
  • Vindicated by History: The film, which debuted in 2007, received lukewarm reviews at best, though the performances by the lead actors were generally praised. In recent years, however, it's become something of a Cult Classic. Visually impressive with plenty of effects, it is at its heart a story about finding your own "inner magic" and bringing it to life.

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