Otherwise, it becomes easy to miss crucial plot points that may seem to be small details.Īmong all this discussion, an even greater issue has unfolded: Why is there so much discourse over whether or not to watch films with subtitles to begin with? Truthfully, I have never understood the intense reluctance for subtitles. Watching films, especially foreign ones, will often demand the complete attention of the audience. I find this baffling as the film is essentially being used as background noise. Some insist that watching movies with subtitles makes it difficult to multitask, as they prefer to play films in the background while tending to other tasks. Dubs require not only translating the script of the film, but hiring an entire cast of voice-actors, recording over the original actors and editing them all together cohesively. Among all of this subtitle discussion, some have also pointed out that when subtitles aren’t available in their native language, they’ve adapted to reading them in English.Īnother argument against subtitles proposes non-English movies should “just be dubbed.” Of course, dubbing is a good option for those with dyslexia, visual impairment or those who are blind, otherwise, there’s quite a few down-sides to dubbing. With a little practice and an open mind, many audiences stop thinking about subtitles and adapt to reading them automatically - especially considering that the majority of American films are shown with subtitles overseas.

Several studies have found that subtitles can improve literacy and reading speed. However, for most, subtitles are quite easy to adjust to. One argument against subtitles criticizes the distraction of reading while trying to watch a film, advocating for dubbed movies.

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