Brian lives alone in a remote cottage in the valleys of north Wales, where he spends his time in his ‘infamous inventions pantry’ (ie. his cowshed). Here, he knocks together outlandishly madcap creations such as the pinecone bag, the flying cuckoo clock, the egg belt and trawler nets for shoes – until one day the discovery of a fly-tipped mannequin head gives him bigger ideas. Having built his robot, Brian thinks it’s best to keep Charles a secret from the locals, and so they spend their days playing darts, cooking cabbages, riding bikes, having pillow fights and watching TV travel shows (as you do!). Hazel (played by Louise Brealey), a kindred spirit, lives in the village with her domineering mother and a talkative parrot… and Charles duly encourages Brian to ‘court her’… *no spoilers*!The film’s director reckons it’s “primarily about loneliness and the power of friendship and companionship”… and it’s certainly that.
It’s ridiculous, but absolutely charming…
and even joyful.
Barmy, but beautiful.
You need to
see it.
PS: Somewhat bizarrely, in contrast… in
the evening, I sat down with Moira and watched ‘Thelma and Louise’ on iPlayer!!
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