Film review: Brian and Charles has an offbeat whimsy that lacks tension and drama

Adapted from their own short film by David Earl and Chris Hayward, and directed by Jim Archer, Brian and Charles is a low-key affair

David Earl stars as Brian in director Jim Archer's BRIAN AND CHARLES, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Will Davie / Focus Features for declan burke caroline delaney

★★★☆☆

Brian and Charles (PG) stars David Earl as Brian, an inventor who lives alone in rural northern England.