Agree - Directors Cut takes it up into a different class - the Eva Green character has a more prominant role and it really adds a lot of story in.
Also a very interesting example when comparing the two versions, of how clever editing can really alter a movie.
Having said that, after watching the Prometheus making of - the same editor can be seen making cuts for all the wrong reasons - there was a (sort of) good movie in there somewhere but for some reason getting it below 2 hours was seen as a good thing.
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Certainly helps with the film especially explaining how Balian is such an expert in sieges.
Also a very interesting example when comparing the two versions, of how clever editing can really alter a movie.
Having said that, after watching the Prometheus making of - the same editor can be seen making cuts for all the wrong reasons - there was a (sort of) good movie in there somewhere but for some reason getting it below 2 hours was seen as a good thing.