Agree. There’s a certain predictable sentimentality to it, while the original probes the man/machine interface in a deep and challenging way. From the opening interview with Leon to the closing rain speech, it cuts deep into the psychology of the electromechanical world.

In some ways it’s a shame that a sequel becomes the obvious choice. Dick was a strange and prolific writer, with many of his other stories ripe for the big screen.

Off topic, but could some director please have a go at Iain M Banks.