This movie was labeled as sci-fi, but the robot was the only science fiction bit about it. All the same, I enjoyed this movie.
Brian and Charles is a quirky and charming British film set in the picturesque countryside of Wales. Brian, a lonely inventor living in his cottage, spends his days tinkering and building bizarre creations. Some of his inventions, like the flying cuckoo clock, are hilariously absurd. That bit still makes me chuckle. While billed as a comedy, the film isn’t without its darker moments.
Needing companionship more than anything else, Brian eventually constructs a robot from spare parts, including a washing machine for the abdomen. The robot names itself Charles and quickly becomes more than a machine. His evolution is funn, especially when he moves into the moody teenager phase. Charles develops his own life goals which don’t always align with Brian’s. But their friendship is always heartwarming, funny, and occasionally heartbreaking.
Parts of the story are totally predictable, but the combination of quirkiness, charm, and sweet messages makes Brian and Charles worth watching. It’s a lighthearted, endearing movie, and one beer is more than enough to enjoy it fully. Yes, charming and delightful.
Here’s the trailer:
