Superb-Possibility-9 t1_ixq7zj5 wrote on November 25, 2022 at 1:23 PM

The Directors cut is longer ( of course) but you understand the story and the decisions being made by all the main characters much more clearly. Truly the superior version to watch.

BTS_1 t1_ixqq5sy wrote on November 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

> you understand the story and the decisions make by all the main characters much more clearly.

This is very true as the Theatrical Cut omits Baldwin V (Sybilla’s son)!

Baldwin V is the catalyst for the second half of the film and the Theatrical Cut doesn’t even feature it lol Whichever Fox Exec decided that is a moron lol

Saviordd1 t1_ixqysvn wrote on November 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM

It's been a while since I watched the Theatrical Cut.

I can't fathom cutting the child. Jesus. It's such an integral plot point.

djspelleddj t1_ixr3mbd wrote on November 25, 2022 at 5:41 PM

I would argue they should spend more time on Sybilla's decision to put Baldwin down in the directors cut.

FormerIceCreamEater t1_ixrbb4u wrote on November 25, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Yeah this is one case where the director's cut was just far superior. So much important context was taken out of the theatrical cut