Magnetic (film)

Magnetic is a 2015 psychological sci-fi film written, produced, edited and directed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein, featuring Allix Mortis as the only cast member.[1][2][3] Funding for the film was partially raised through a successful Kickstarter campaign.[4] The film is distributed in North America on VOD by Devolver Digital via Indie Rights and in North America on DVD by Wild Eye Releasing.

Magnetic
Allix Mortis as Alice in Magnetic
Directed bySophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
Produced bySophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
Written bySophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
StarringAllix Mortis
Music byNight Kisses, Catherine Capozzi, Sophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
CinematographyKelly Davidson
Edited bySophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
Production
company
Launch Over
Distributed byDevolver Digital, Wild Eye Releasing
Release date
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast
  • Allix Mortis as Alice

Production

Filming took place around the Western New York and Massachusetts area from December 2013 through November 2014.[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere on March 29, 2015 at the Boston Underground Film Festival[6][7]

Critical response

Magnetic has received primarily mixed-to-positive reviews, with most finding the movie challenging and noting the narrative ambiguity and complexity.

Daniel XIII of Famous Monsters of Filmland wrote, “The best way I can get you into the mindset of MAGNETIC is to say, what if instead of Lewis Carroll, 80s-era Gary Numan wrote Alice in Wonderland on an absinthe binge while covered in magnetic tape surrounded by a complete run of Jack Kirby’s 2001 comics. Sounds strange, right? Well, the movie is 100 times more insane, in the most f’n glorious way possible!”[8] Wicked Channel rated the movie 8/10 stating, "The best way to describe this film is, a controlled insanity. I love when people do not follow convention, and these two seem to diving in that deep pool a lot."[9] Mike Snoonian of Film Thrills also praised the film, saying, "...managed to harness a phenomenal performance out of their lead and turn in a thought provoking and reflective examination on our need for intimacy. It’s a challenging work, but a rewarding one for the viewer that sticks with it."[2]

Jeff Berkwits of Sci Fi Magazine wrote, “…as with The Prisoner, those who stick with the tale will be richly rewarded.”[10]

Peter Wong of Beyond Chron found some positive elements, but in an overall mixed response, noted, "some viewers’ heads will understandably explode in confusion."[11]

Way Too Indie also gave a mixed response, "There’s no question the filmmakers recognize catchy beats, or that they can create a stylish, moody atmosphere. But constructing complex sci-fi ideas into an engaging low-budget thriller may have been a little too ambitious."[12]

The most negative review came from Next Projection, "The story is too complicated to rely on so little structure, bringing in a mishmash of elements that struggle to communicate with one another."[13]

Other media

The film is one of the main subjects of the book, Indie Science Fiction Cinema Today: Conversations with 21st Century Filmmakers[14] and an image from the film is on the cover of the book. The authors further analyze the film: "Using a single lead character to stand in as every individual human being in the world, Magnetic is an audacious and surreal journey. Extrapolating long-held fears of societal breakdown and imminent destruction that surface in times of rapid human advancement or global tragedy, the film's visual flair and stream-of-consciousness narrative turn these fears into intensely personal elements."

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References
  1. Indiewire (8 October 2013). "Project of the Day: The Earth Will Be Destroyed on December 31". indiewire.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  2. "BUFF17: MAGNETIC Offers Smart, Contemplative Sci-Fi – Film Thrills". filmthrills.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. "PREVIEW: CACCIOLA & EPSTEIN'S "MAGNETIC" - DigBoston". archive.org. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  4. "MAGNETIC – A psychological sci-fi feature film". www.kickstarter.com. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  5. "Magnetic Production – Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein". blog.mikeandsophia.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  6. Jenson, Kristofer. "SPRING SCREENING: Boston Underground Film Festival - Scout Cambridge". scoutcambridge.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  7. "2015 Boston Underground Film Festival: Official Lineup". undergroundfilmjournal.com. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  8. "The Outre Eye of Daniel XIii Featuring: Magnetic, Kung Fu Trailers of Fury, The Bees, From Parts Unknown and more!". www.famousmonsters.com. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  9. "Movie Review-Magnetic (DVD) - WickedChannel.com". wickedchannel.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  10. "Magnetic in October 2015 issue of Sci Fi Magazine". www.magneticthemovie.com. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  11. "Another Hole In The Head Film Festival Reviews - Beyond Chron". beyondchron.org. 5 November 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  12. "Another Hole in the Head 2015: Magnetic Film Festival, News - Way Too Indie". waytooindie.com. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  13. "BUFF: Magnetic Review - Next Projection". nextprojection.com. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  14. Fernandez-Vander Kaay, Vander Kaay. Indie Science Fiction Cinema Today. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9781476669335.
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