having been said / having said that

[Riaan]

Hallo,

Which is correct?

I love Westerns and this movie is a full blown Western. Having said that, though, I find it difficult to like the movie.

OR

I love Westerns and this movie is a full blown Western. That having been said, I find it difficult to like the movie.

Thank you for the wonderful service!:up:

 

[bhaisahab]

Hallo,

Which is correct?

I love Westerns and this movie is a full blown Western. Having said that, though, I find it difficult to like the movie.

OR

I love Westerns and this movie is a full blown Western. That having been said, I find it difficult to like the movie.

Thank you for the wonderful service!:up:

The first one is better. The second is not wrong, but I find it less natural.

 

[mmasny]

Would 'that said' be OK?

 

[Barb_D]

Yes, that variation works too.

(By the way, I'd hyphenate full-blown.)

 

[Riaan]

Much obliged everyone.:up: