Magnetosphere

Magnetosphere is a well-made, entertaining and enjoyable story about an adolescent girl with synesthesia, a neurological condition which causes her to experience multiple senses at once, e.g. To taste words or hear colors.

Like all of Nicola Rose's work, the film has professional production values (impressively done on an indie budget), a solid cast, and engaging characters. The film's serious subject matter is leavened with humor -- I found myself laughing out loud many times during the screening.

Magnetosphere follows a few months in the life of an adolescent girl as she navigates a new home, family conflict, first love, and school bullying. Her typical adolescent angst is magnified (sorry) by her undiagnosed synesthesia, which is brought to life for the audience through the use of colorful animation -- causing us to experience a medical condition as a kind of window into a magical world.

At times, I wished the storyline's conflicts were more focused, but this is a quibble. Overall, I very much enjoyed this impressive, original, and very funny film with its compassionate exploration of a little-understood but very interesting topic.

I enjoyed watching this - there is a lesson, and it made me tear up at the end. I'm 43 years old and I wish this type of film existed when I was little, although 43 is certainly not too old to watch it now. The kid actors in this film did a great job and I especially liked the youngest one (I think her name was Eedie but it's been a little bit since I've seen it so I could be wrong!). Anyway, I appreciate an alternative type movie that was thoughtfully made and this one fits the bill.

"Magnetosphere" takes you on a trip that is both magical and very, very real, and therein lies its tremendous draw, appeal, magnetism. I am an impatient viewer normally, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen! Rose has deftly blended an authentic and moving adolescent narrative with an exploration into the world of synesthesia. The result reveals beneath the anguish of a seemingly ordinary coming-of-age journey, an experience that is unique but also highly relatable. The technical combination of realism and fantasy is handled with skill and care--never too much of either and just the right amount of each, we can both believe and suspend normal belief. And this magic is also thanks to the superb character interpretations by a cast that shines through individual roles and ensemble dynamics. Oh Canada! It is such a pleasure to experience the development of Nicola Rose as a filmmaker and we can't wait to see what comes next!

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!

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.