re: What makes Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut so much superior to the theatrical release

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And that’s disappointing. I want to understand what the Crusader Kingdom was like, I’m much less interested in watching a movie that explores modern life, through the prism of the Crusades.

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I think the movie does a great job with the setting. I’m fascinated with this era and I loved that aspect. Some of the characters and themes are a little trite but overall it’s def worth watching if you enjoy that time period of history. I don’t know of any other movie that delivers in that regard like this one. The big budget showed.