The theatrical cut was already pretty long without it. John demonstrating more leadership would likely help the viewer think of him as more than a whiney kid, b

The theatrical cut was already pretty long without it. John demonstrating more leadership would likely help the viewer think of him as more than a whiney kid, but he was still the third most important protagonist. I also think of aliens where a lot of early footage is cut after Ripley is rescued. You're left wondering how exactly Burke betrayed the colony and what happened with Ripley's life when she was drifting for so long. Again, the theatrical was already too long.