The first time I saw this, I saw the Theatrical Cut. When I purchased the BD copy it came with both Theatrical and Directors cuts. I typically prefer the Directors/Extended cuts but not here. I know the DC was the original intended ending until it bombed on sample audiences after which the TC was created. I can see why the DC bombed - the main characters dying and world ending simply doesn't fit with the otherwise wonderful musical sets and campy humor.
The DC also has an additional 9 minutes run time which includes an extremely drawn out world destruction sequence by the numerous Audry IIs that were marketed. The DC ending would have been much better with a couple of destruction scenes and a newspaper headline reading about world destruction by Audry IIs along with a goofy ad for a dishwasher or color TV.
In any case, campy happy ending fits best with the campy humor carries through the movie.
For me, the DC gets a 5-6 rating and the TC gets a 7-8 rating.
The DC also has an additional 9 minutes run time which includes an extremely drawn out world destruction sequence by the numerous Audry IIs that were marketed. The DC ending would have been much better with a couple of destruction scenes and a newspaper headline reading about world destruction by Audry IIs along with a goofy ad for a dishwasher or color TV.
In any case, campy happy ending fits best with the campy humor carries through the movie.
For me, the DC gets a 5-6 rating and the TC gets a 7-8 rating.