Ah, the Ridley Scott flair. It's pretty much the same with almost all his movies.

Which cut?

I tend to recommend to people who've not seen it, to watch the Theatrical Cut first. Then watch The Final Cut, and keeping watching The Final Cut, and never re-watch the Theatrical.

The Theatrical Cut obviously adds the narration, which for first-timers helps with the comprehension. However once you know the story. The Final Cut is just pure bliss and I never tire of it.

The Final Cut of the movie ruins the original look of the film. I'm amazed more people haven't commented on this. For example, compare the shot of the outside of Chew's lab:

Theatrical and Director's Cut versions: http://www.metabunker.dk/wp-content/uploads/br_dc_chew.jpg

Final Cut version: http://www.metabunker.dk/wp-content/uploads/br_fc_chew.jpg

See [1] and [2] for more.

[1] http://www.metabunker.dk/?p=1220

[2] http://www.metabunker.dk/?p=1258

Director's cut all the way :)

Those are the same picture

> Those are the same picture

Not the same picture. Same frame, but different colours.

If you can’t see the defence, you may want to recalibrate your display.

It was a joke.

But on topic, I think “ruin” is too strong. But subjective experience with art is at the core of the concept.

I always liked the Director's cut best