‘Brian and Charles’: This quirky robot story tinkers too much

“Brian and Charles” (2022) – “It’s alive!” – Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) in “Frankenstein” (1931) Meet Brian!  Brian (David Earl) is a 40-something bachelor.  He lives in a modest home on spacious acreage in North Wales.  He’s an isolated soul but acts quite chipper, most likely to cover up his loneliness.  However, Brian is pretty darn eager to show off his work.  He’s an inventor but not in a lucrative tech business, nor does he own scores of million-dollar patents.  Think Rand Peltzer (Hoyt Axton), the dad in “Gremlins” (1984). …