When you watch foreign language shows and movies do you prefer the original language with subtitles or English dub?

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Been watching Squid Game in its native Korean language with subtitles. What do you guys prefer?

LesterJester · Accepted Answer

I selected Dub simply because I want to watch as well as listen to the movie. Having to read subtitles quickly before the next line pops up means I'm spending more time looking at the lower half of the screen and less time watching what's actually happening in the scene.

Might as well just read a book.

I used to prefer subtitles since dubs can look pretty odd and some can be done really badly, but over the years, I learned I miss more of what's going on with subtitles.

Kaneki05 · Accepted Answer

Dub mostly. In fact the only show i ever gone out my way to 100% watch it not in dub cause i disagree with what they did was Dragon Ball.
Goku is 100% not supposed to be voiced by a Man and have a deep voice.

cryscrys1 · Accepted Answer

Squid game Squid game squid game everywhere I turn I see squid game  I am about to throw my iphone from my balcony if I see squid game again lol

JenniferStar · Accepted Answer

Some English dubs don't get the feeling of the lines. If you have the original language and subtitles you can still get the emotions in the voice.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Actually that's a good question from a German's point of view. Since Germany is one of the most lucrative media markets 98% of foreign movies and series get dubbed. Because of that, it's actually quite well done (always lip-synchronous, etc.) . Some of the German dubbing actors have become quite famous in their own right, getting radio ad jobs, animation speaking parts, etc. Examples, the German voice actors of Bruce Willis, John Wayne or ALF.
Personally, I always watch the original (when it's English or French), if it gets very complicated language-wise (Shakespeare...), I like to read the English subtitles in parallel.

MCheetah · Answer

Dubs over subs. Sorry; I'm not a weeaboo and I don't want to hear stuff in a language I don't know (despite me living in Korea right now; ironic, no?)

exitseven · Answer

I used to watch the old Japanese sci-fi movies that were dubbed in English. They were hysterical.

buddysboy16 · Answer

I hate when the lips don't line up with what they're saying. Drives me nuts

BrosephBrostar · Answer

Usually subs, but there are exceptions where the dubs are of higher quality (or "quality", looking at you Ghost Stories). Cowboy Bebop and Cromartie High must be watched in English.

penneva581 · Answer

I prefer watching it in it's original language. Most of the time it just doesn't look or sound right if its been dubbed

menina · Answer

All the shows I watch are foreign and most of them are in their original language which is usually English. I hate dubs, so I go for subtitles.

Aurora1010 · Answer

Usually native but in Turkish series I like to watch the Spanish dubbed versions. It's easier since series are longer

t-8900 · Answer

Native. Just try to top this laugh!

NathanDavis · Answer

I always go with original language and subtitles... it feels more engaging that way

silkjames · Answer

Lol I don't if I'm weird but I watch everything in subtitles even if it's in English lol I don't know I just like reading it I guess 👍🏽!!

Interstate · Answer

If I have to go online to look up EVERY SINGLE WORD they are saying, I won't watch it.

Andres77 · Answer

But still with subtitles.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Depends on how they do things. If I’m watching a dubbed anime and the characters try to talk like Japanese people and just have voices that don’t suit the characters then imma go with sub

pleasestopthis · Answer

I always choose to watch movies in their original language, I dislike dubbed things

Barry88 · Answer

I'm from a non-English speaking country and used to watch shows and movies with subtitles. That's what I prefer, dubbing looks and sounds unnatural.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I don't like either to be honest, but I'll take the dub, because I don't want to read a movie, as they often go too fast and it distracts your attention from what's happening on the screen

Paul09 · Answer

Depends. I do prefer native language. But at times I'm just way too tired to read lol.

msc545 · Answer

Native language with subtitles. Dubs are always out of sync

Erron_Black · Answer

original language with subtitles. for example. Dubbing is bad in a movie where the ancient Egyptian language is spoken. like the mummy movie

Medhat-M · Answer

I don't watch anything dubbed because it's a whole different thing and just an imitation... Getting the real thing with subtitles is plausible for me

Slim57 · Answer

English dub for anime but yeah original with subtitles if real show

Anonymous · Answer

I like the English dub because I’m 74 IQ and can’t read like a normal person.

karaspara · Answer

English dub cos i'm lazy

Anonymous · Answer

Dub. I can't read that fast so I end up missing something. Either the conversation or the action.

Fuentes · Answer

I need to hear there language because it makes sense when the mouths are moving

BigKevHanma · Answer

English dub funny asf

collie22 · Answer

dubbed English doesn't work for me

mooky06 · Answer

In the language but with English subtitles

OddBeMe · Answer

I hate dubbed. Takes me right out.

NightOwl8801 · Answer

I prefer dubbed if and when possible

Shihab91 · Answer

I don't like dub, i prefer subtitles

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

English dubs are almost always terrible

Totesperf · Answer

Sub over Dub for me. Always.

Sidfawy · Answer

I selected English coz i improve my English

Diamold · Answer

Always native language with English subtitles

ChocoBat · Answer

Dubs suck butt

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

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