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Is it better to dub foreign films rather than use subtitles?

For

Dubbing helps people enjoy the movie without reading.

Against

Subtitles preserve original voices and emotions.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Yea its kinda difficult to read sub when movie is about strategy or action
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • I can appreciate dubs for those that like to multitask and can’t read while doing other things
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I think that the emotions convey by the actors can be better understood and felt if its in the original voice without dubbing.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • the way words and feelings are expressed in their original voice is captured so much better than in the dub.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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