Dubbed or subtitled? Your preference?

POSTED BY: lwaves
UPDATED: Friday, March 14, 2008 03:41
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EMPIREX

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:27 PM

I'm of two minds. If a film is more action-oriented, like Crouching Tiger or Brotherhood of the Wolf, I prefer dubbing.

If a film is more than just eye-candy, I prefer subtitled. I agree: the inflection in the voices of the original actors is important and sometimes the actors they use to dub sound nothing like the original actors (see Brotherhood of the Wolf).

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anything by Pedro Almodovar
The Keys to the House
The Horsemen on the Roof
Queen Margot
The Last Days of Sophie Scholl
Rosenstrasse
A Very Long Engagement
Amelie
The Last Day
The Crime of Padre Amaro

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MACBAKER

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:30 PM

I think it depends on the product.

Old John Wo movies like "Hard Boiled" and "The Killer", and Besson movies like "La Femme Nikita", are so badly dubbed, I prefer the subtitled versions.

Most Anime is dubbed by one group of voice actors, and they do a much better job. With Anime, I prefer the dubbed versions. Trying to read thesubtitles while keeping up with all of the action in these films can be problematic.

Lets also not forget the horrible dub work done on the original release of "Mad Max", to make it seem more "American". Like we wouldn't notice the right hand drive cars!!! LOL! The Aussie version is much better.

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EMBERS

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:03 PM

I always prefer subtitles...
I want to hear the actors' voices, and emotions...
the people who do dubbing are always terrible.

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LEOPARDFLAN

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:26 PM

I've only had two experiences with this kind of thing: Pan's Labyrinth (subtitled), which I couldn't finish because of time issues, and District B-13 (dubbed). I'd have to say that I like them both the way they are- B-13 because there was a lot of action, and Pan's Labyrinth because I'm studying Spanish, and it helped my listening skills, listening to Spanish spoken with different people.

In general, I'd have to say sub-titles are preferable, because I read really fast, and I'm used to having subtitles on movies (because my parent's are odd like that), but for action movies, dubbing is perfect.

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AVENGINGWATCHER

Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:06 AM

Personally I enjoy subtitles. Like some other people on the thread I read extraordinarily fast, to the point that I often forget I am reading subtitles. Someone had mentioned Brotherhood of the Wolf. I love that movie but would prefer to see it with subtitles, actually I haven't even checked to see if it has the option. Nightwatch was a fantastic movie, for those that have Netflix there is an instant viewing of both Nightwatch and Daywatch available.
Dubbing for me tends to distract from the visual elements, as often I can understand what is going on by the visuals and the face, but I am also highly patterns and systems oriented, so I can often pick up words that are repeated as the movie goes on. So I say watch what works for you, after all this is all about enjoyment right?

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TWILIGHTSEEKER

Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:39 AM

On the whole I prefer subtitles...partially because so much dubbing is poorly done and also because I too like to hear the speakers inflexions and vocal nuances...having said that I agree that you can lose other things watching the sub titles.

I tend to watch films in languages other than english at least twice to try and get it all. I think I have watched Pan's Labrynth at least three times. If you have not seen this one it give it a try. Del Toro is amazing.

If you want to really do the visaul film..get one with neither dubbing nor subtitles and try to just feel the film.

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ALLIETHORN7

Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:18 AM

I really do prefer subs. Simply because, well, dubs usually do suck something fierce. Now, I regulary watch anime, and, I have to say, comparing dubs and subs, hearing the sounds in English makes me cringe. In English, ANYTHING that is even remotely serious is lost under layers of bad acting and words that aren't supposed to be there. Also, for a lot of it, I get the feeling that the voice actors don't enjoy their job. Seiyuu, however, take their jobs like what they are- a high pillar (In Japan).
I'd rather get the feeling from the origional, then suffer through my ears being raped. Yeah, some dubs are good. Most ain't- in my experience.

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BORIS

Friday, March 14, 2008 3:41 AM

subtitles rock...particularly for those of us with the attention span of a goldfish or who like to focus on details other than what's being said(speed reading subtiltles gives you a bigger window of time to look at other details), I use subtitles for all Dvd's including the English ones. also I love the dvd's that have a feature where you can watch and listen to the movie, and have subtitles of the commentary at the same time. I hate dubbing on international films, for the same reason as Lwaves...I tend to waste alot of time being irked about the mismatch of sounds and mouth movements.Ruins the movie.

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