I ultimately couldn't pass up the $30.99 pre-order price that Amazon had for this. Sort of a double dip for me because I already have the Director's Cut version, and sorta not since I didn't pick up either of the separate Tales of the Black Freighter or Motion Comic discs. (Am I still trying to justify this purchase to myself, lol? ) Anyway, I watched over two hours of the 3:35 minute cut last night before going to bed. (I blame a long office meeting tonight for my sleepiness, not the film.) I'm excited to finish watching the rest of it sometime today. For a guy who's read the graphic novel a couple of times, I enjoyed and appreciated the new Black Freighter material edited into the Director's Cut, including additional new bookend scenes with the newsstand guy and the comic book teen. Did it need it? No, I don't think so. It does enhance the experience a tad, but ultimately (sorry, no pun intended), I am glad I picked up this version; I'm sure I'll re-watch again and lend it to friends who're interested seeing it. Plus there's the two new commentaries by director Zack Snyder and graphic novel co-author and illustrator Dave Gibbons to listen to as well. The snazzy Blu-ray slipcase with the magnetically sealing cover is cool too.
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