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Not to pile on, but I agree with Andrea and TK. There were definitely parts I missed from the original. "Save one person," was a great character moment. "Send in the big gun," was another one that was superior to having Lois just happen by. But overall, a much more satisfying version.
I saw a great tweet that suggested that film students should be tasked with trying to cut this down to two and a half hours with the caveat that they could script and plan reshoots for minor portions. Basically, "Do your own Joss on this." I personally can't imagine not being able to cut an hour without losing anything substantial. This is just a fascinating film occurrence that can be studied for years.
Check out some of the side-by-side comparisons on YouTube. You can see how Snyder's version was cut up and little changes were made to streamline a few things. But you can also see that lingering shots were shortened to add momentum. That's where most of the cuts in movies happen: coming in a little later or leaving a bit earlier. It can be good to let a moment breathe, but too much is indulgent. My personal feeling is that we have a Momma Bear and Poppa Bear situation and there exists a possible Baby Bear/Goldilocks "just right" cut. I think people will be trying their hands at that for years to come.