The directors cut is the worse version, no question, particularly for a first time viewer. In addition to messing up the pacing of the theatrical cut, it feels the need to spoil all of the ambiguity and mystery of the film by over-explaining all of the metaphysics/supernatural elements.
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The directors cut is the worse version, no question, particularly for a first time viewer. In addition to messing up the pacing of the theatrical cut, it feels the need to spoil all of the ambiguity and mystery of the film by over-explaining all of the metaphysics/supernatural elements.