In an idyllic resort town of the not-so-distant future, a curmudgeonly retired cat burglar named Frank (Frank Langella) is coping with a failing memory and a quiet, lonely life as an elderly bachelor. His only daily dose of joy comes from flirting with the local librarian who is dealing with the death of the printed book (Susan Sarandon, in a role that lets her smart and generous spirit shine through). When Frank’s daughter (Liv Tyler) leaves to travel the world, his son (James Marsden) buys Frank a robot caretaker (voiced by Peter Saarsgard) to clean up the house and keep him in good health. Frank is initially resistant to the idea, but when he discovers his new companion is the perfect accomplice for a job, man and machine form an unlikely bond. First-time filmmaker Jake Schreier’s sweet, light-hearted buddy comedy is smart and touching summertime fun.
In Person: Susan Sarandon and director Jake Schreier.