Which is better? Subtitles or dubbed?
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point-seven-mm — 10 years ago(May 23, 2015 04:42 PM)
I know English dubs usually suck but I got a real problem with pro-sub people writing off pro-dub people as lazy people who don't like to read.
Movies are a visual medium and when you're busy reading the whole time, the visual are moved to the background.
In an action movie like this, I prefer to have my attention focused on what's happening on screen. -
KeyBrains — 10 years ago(May 23, 2015 10:00 PM)
So I posted this and then watched the movie both ways. This is an ACTION movie ain't nobody got time for "Man: Grunting" in MS-Dos font on the screen when you could be watching a sick fight scene.
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KeyBrains — 10 years ago(May 24, 2015 05:58 PM)
So I posted this and then watched the movie both ways. This is an ACTION movie ain't nobody got time for "Man: Grunting" in MS-Dos font on the screen when you could be watching a sick fight scene.
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seth-shaw23 — 10 years ago(June 20, 2015 09:17 PM)
I always prefer subtitles over dubs. Dubbed movies are often done really poorly and take away from what's on screen. Subtitles require you to stay focused and it allows me to enjoy the movie more.
However, with The Raid: Redemption, it really doesn't matter as the dialogue is of minimal importance. -
KSzir — 10 years ago(July 08, 2015 06:29 PM)
I usually prefer subtitles but in this case I'd recommend the dubbed version. I agree with the previous poster that this movie is better without any clutter on the screen. This is one of the best action movies I've ever scene. It's better to go with the dubbed version for the little bit of dialog that is necessary for the fantastic action.
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EnglishSummer — 9 years ago(November 03, 2016 07:23 PM)
Perfect assessment iHulk7. This release is an exception when choosing just because you get two music soundtrack versions. The original Indonesian music track does the horror violent angle so well. Just compare the Hallway fight and Machete gang scores. Two different films!
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mururoa — 10 years ago(August 28, 2015 03:51 PM)
As a fluent-but-not-native speaker of Indonesian, I couldn't help but noticing that while all the characters spoke in Jakartan/"Betawi" dialect, it didn't appear very natural in all instances. The main cop had the best delivery, his brother as well. I watched it with subtitles and the subs were all sorts of off.
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KeyBrains — 10 years ago(August 28, 2015 04:06 PM)
Very interesting to hear. Whether dialect or simply the actors delivery, it's interesting to hear about the non-athletic part of their performance. Not all amazing stunt guys are charismatic like Jackie Chan (GOAT).
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KeyBrains — 9 years ago(June 24, 2016 05:22 AM)
That's the way I decided because this movie is about the action. The story is just there to set up the action, something like Crouching Tiger or Hero you want the subs even tho it also has gorgeous movement.
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