Magnetosphere

Magnetosphere is a wonderful film for all ages. It's filled with genuine laughs and has a solid dramatic storyline! It moves at a breezy pace with a nice message for anyone who might feel like they don't "fit in".

The cast really makes the most with the material provided! This is the director's second feature film and it shows growth. I am certain that she will have a lengthy career behind the camera.

I saw this film at the U. S. premiere in New York City .There was a decent crowd at the theater and as I mentioned earlier there were plenty of laughs coming from the audience. The film works ! I'd easily recommend watching it!

You have to be ready, in watching this one, to suspend disbelief and accept the world of the movie for what it is. On the one hand, you have a story about a young girl growing up, experiencing her first love, realizing her neurodiversity and coming to terms with loving herself. On the other hand, you have the zanier stories of the weird, often nutty and larger-than-life adults around her. It's a story where these worlds coexist as one. If anything, you get the feeling that one could not exist without the other.

Newcomers Shayelin Martin and Mikayla Kong are stars. Zooey Schneider as the little sister has some of the best lines in the movie. Tania Webb as the mom is an understated revelation, and Patrick McKenna as the goofy dad could not be more expressive. Colin Mochrie is a riot as sort-of-exterminator Gil, Tara Strong embodies the voice of not-quite-evil doll Captain Cassiopeia, and Debra McGrath as a kindhearted art teacher takes what could have been a one note role and fills it with depth and humor. Steven He radiates kindness as the boy too old for Maggie to fall in love with, and Jordyn Gillis is every middle school mean girl you've ever met.

Watch, accept the silliness and the seriousness as part of the same soup, and enjoy.

Magnetosphere is a heartwarming and refreshingly original coming-of-age film that shines with emotional depth and vibrant imagination. Set in the late '90s, it follows 13-year-old Maggie Campion (a standout performance by Shayelin Martin), who discovers she has synesthesia-a rare neurological condition that lets her experience the world in vivid, multisensory ways.

Writer-director Nicola Rose blends comedy, nostalgia, and heartfelt drama into a rich story about self-acceptance, family, and the courage to stand out. The film captures the awkward beauty of adolescence with humor and heart, while also offering a thoughtful look at neurodiversity.

The supporting cast is a joy-Colie Mochrie is charming and eccentric as the local handyman Gil, Debra McGrath brings warmth as Maggie's teacher, and Patrick McKenna delights as her quirky theater-loving father. Jordyn Gillis is memorable as Jessica, the school's resident mean girl, whose actions challenge Maggie's resilience.

Visually playful and emotionally honest, Magnetosphere is more than just a coming-of-age story-it's a love letter to embracing what makes us unique. It's a must-see for anyone who's ever felt different, and a reminder that our quirks can be our greatest strengths.

Through the well-executed film, Magnetosphere, I relived that most awkward period of life: adolescence. No longer a child, yet not an adult, with hormones running loose ... add to that a significant move to another town, a goofy father, classic class bullies, and a developing negative inner dialogue (in this case, in the form of a doll). Now, add to all of that experiencing life in a way that you know is different to other people, trying to hide it, wanting to express it, just wanting to be just like everyone else. And it is impossible to be just like everyone else. And add again to that first crush, first awkward moment with a friend ... and all of it carried off so well, so elegantly by protagonist Maggie. Even when she is grumpy she is delightful. There were several true laugh out loud moments, and many simply delightful moments, and a handful of cringeworthy memories were evoked. Magnetosphere is a safe place to relive that awkward adolescent time and to return whole.

Magnetosphere (2025) is a touching, heartwarming film about 13-year-old Maggie navigating first love, a new town, and her synesthesia. Shayelin Martin shines, supported by a quirky cast including Colin Mochrie's hilarious handyman. Nicola Rose's indie gem blends humour and poignant self-discovery, celebrating differences in a funny, vibrant coming-of-age tale. Watch for performances was YouTuber Steven He and Canadian actor William C Cole.