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Nolan has gone beyond DC Comics into a psychological no-man's land where lessons can be learned.

With Roger Deakins handling the cinematography and making the most of the magical light found on parts of England’s south coast, the film never ceases to be visually absorbing.

It is a sign of the strength of McNally's script that the film has attracted telly regulars Lysette Anthony and Sara Stewart to the roles of Kate and Vanessa.

Despite the rather distracting appearance of hypnotist Derren Brown in a minor role it is still a nice idea.

What might have been a costume gala, sponsored by the Scottish Tourist Board, is far tougher and more uncompromising.

Dragging at times and lacking both humour and heart, it rarely intrigues in the way McGoohan's often loopy version sometimes did.

A meandering, overlong trek of a film.