This weekend has a few more movies premiering than previous weeks, with three new movies out. There is a film about a man who builds a robot when he finds himself isolated and with no one to talk to, a thriller set in the future where convicts are able to shorten their sentences by volunteering as medical subjects, and an animated film about the origins of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger!
Brian and Charles (PG)
After a particularly harsh winter Brian goes into a deep depression; completely isolated and with no one to talk to, Brian does what any sane person would do when faced with such a melancholic situation. He builds a robot.
Directed by Jim Archer
Starring: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Lowri Izzard
Release date: June 17
Lightyear (PG)
While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.
Directed by Angus MacLane
Starring: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, James Brolin
Release date: June 17
Spiderhead (R)
In the near future, convicts are offered the chance to volunteer as medical subjects to shorten their sentence. One such subject for a new drug capable of generating feelings of love begins questioning the reality of his emotions.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Miles Teller, Chris Hemsworth, Charles Parnell, Jurnee Smollett, Tess Haubrich
Release date: June 17
