Would You Watch A Sub-titled Movie?  

I don't mind watching subtitled movies most of the time. I don't generally watch them to improve my knowledge of a foreign language, but just to enjoy the film. There are times, though, when it seems like there's a little extra effort involved--even though I am a fast reader. I also sometimes feel like I might be missing some of the images.

On days when I am tired and just want to zone out to a movie, I'd prefer something that isn't subtitled because I don't have to give it as much attention or effort.

I don't like them at all.

I'm very careful if I am renting a movie from the foreign movie section that it is not done in sub titles.

Also, I would never go to a theatre that is showing a movie with sub titles.

I think they take away from the presentation of the show itself. Once in a while there will be a show in English with a few subtitles. I don't mind that at all.

There is some extra effort to read the subtitles but it is worth it. Some of the best films i've seen were French with English subtitles.I refuse to watch dubbed films. They don't sound right.It never is exactly in-sync with the picture.

My husband and I are big fans of foreign movies. Once you get used to subtitles, it's not a big deal and you actually forget that you are reading them. I think that French, Italian and Spanish films are the best as the storylines are complex and the characters are interesting. The latest one that I saw was Labertino del Fauno, El (Pan's Labrynth). Very touching with some very interesting creatures.

I enjoy foreign films and, like you, prefer sub-titles to dubbing.

While it happens rarely, my experience is that the most successful foreign films actually make you forget that the subtitles are even there. It's kind of like watching yet another Tom Hanks movie...sometimes, he can be so good you forget its Tom Hanks. Other times, you look at the screen and you think "this is Tom Hanks." The same is true for subtitles. Sometimes, I am completely captivated by the film and the subtitles just don't matter, while other times I'm completely aware of how hard I worked to watch the film.

In 2006, 5 out of my Top 10 films were foreign films including:

Tsotsi, Mother of Mine, Pan's Labyrinth, The Death of Mr. Lazarescu and L'Enfant. Additionally, I rated Water (Canadian/Indian) in my Top 10.

The films with subtitles require a bit more patience and, ultimately, someone who's a good reader. So, they're definitely not for everyone. Still, I think far too many Americans are missing some amazing films by dismissing a film solely because of the subtitles.

I have ADD so I know how to multitask. I can do a subtitle just as well as a normal film with no problem to me!

However, I dont see these type of films that often. But I have on occasion and still enjoyed them!

Except I didnt like Crouchin Tiger, Sitting Dragon (title) cause it had this "scene" and I was with my dad only at the time (had to see it for school) and I was like EW not good thing to watch *L*

On the tv show "Heroes" they have subtitles sometimes cause they speak in Japanese two of the characters do and thats how you gotta read it. So I miss things when they are in subtitles. Thats the only thing I hate. To miss something cause its like that.

I've been watching sub-titled movies since I was a kid. My parents were into then so I practically grew up looking at them. It's not even an effort I have to make because I'm so used to it. Also some of the best movies are foreign. It's also cool when you learn a few foreign words!

Yes. I watch movies that are foreign and are sub-titled particularly chinese movies.. since i have fun watching movies involving gambling,etc/ karate kicks, its really fun even though i have to read the sub-title to understand what the heck they are saying but i still enjoy it.

i watch so much sub-titled movie so its not a problem for me. sometimes its even helpful when you watch those. i know its extra effort but you understand the movie more.

i like to watch subtitled film when i am interested in the film itself, and when i just want to improve my listening skill(english is my second language, while chinese my mother tone and japanese the third language.), i'd like there's no substitle
i will change channel whenever i met a dubbed film, the dubbings sound rediculous.