I am a little upset but it is my own fault - Blu-ray Forum

dragon2777 · 06-27-2009, 10:57 PM

So I bought Pans Labyrinth but did not realize it was not an English movie, I do not mind subtitles but when you are always reading them you do not get to appreciate the picture. If I knew that I would've just bought the DVD version and saved a few bucks but oh well.

ccfixx · 06-27-2009, 11:00 PM

What's so funny to me is that you're not even the first person post in these forums about the very same issue with the very same movie. It amuses me to no end.

A great movie, by the way... saw it in the theater when it came out!!!

CC

Iron-Blu-123 · 06-27-2009, 11:07 PM

I been waiting over a year still thinking if I going to pick it up. with Spainish and English subtitleed.

Phoenix Theory · 06-27-2009, 11:09 PM

i wanted to see this and the orphanage but hate to read and try to watch at the same time feels like your missing things

Audiophile_At_Birth · 06-27-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xphoenix23

i wanted to see this and the orphanage but hate to read and try to watch at the same time feels like your missing things

The Orphanage is a great movie as well. In fact it is one of the best Horror/Thriller movies I have seen since the Sixth Sense.

No offense to the OP or anyone else with opinions against subtitles, but: In a general statement I find it amusing that people complain about them and how some people avoid foreign films all together because of it. Many don't realize how great these films are and pass judgment over being stubborn and biased to subtitles. Some of the best films in recent years have been foreign films. And as Hollywood continues to drop the ball and continues to release mediocre films, I find that turning to foreign and classic films is great relieve. Pan's Labyrinth and The Orphanage are great films. Those to stubborn to read throughout the film and avoid watching them are missing out.

Minimejer05 · 06-27-2009, 11:24 PM

I never use to like subtitled movies but now I actually prefer it. When I read it, it doesnt distract me from the picture or story or anything of the sort. It gets me MORE into the movie. By reading it I tend to follow everything very carefully and I wont end up getting bored or losing attention. Pans and Orphanage rock! Che was also a kick ass film!

Grevlin · 06-27-2009, 11:55 PM

Maybe they need to put a label on the case?? I'm not sure how, but I knew it was in Spanish from the start.

dragon2777 · 06-28-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

What's so funny to me is that you're not even the first person post in these forums about the very same issue with the very same movie. It amuses me to no end.

A great movie, by the way... saw it in the theater when it came out!!!
CC

I never realized that it was a foreign film

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

No offense to the OP or anyone else with opinions against subtitles, but: In a general statement I find it amusing that people complain about them and how some people avoid foreign films all together because of it. Many don't realize how great these films are and pass judgment over being stubborn and biased to subtitles. Some of the best films in recent years have been foreign films. And as Hollywood continues to drop the ball and continues to release mediocre films, I find that turning to foreign and classic films is great relieve. Pan's Labyrinth and The Orphanage are great films. Those to stubborn to read throughout the film and avoid watching them are missing out.

I actually like foreign films and have no problem with them at all or subtitles but I just feel that I could have got the DVD version and saved some money because i feel I am always reading not apritiate the picture

Snyder-man · 06-28-2009, 01:18 AM

subtitles are fine, and you should still buy the blu, its cheap enough now and the audio is amazing, plus...lets be real you still look at the picture

connect42 · 06-28-2009, 02:55 AM

Anyone skipping Pans Labyrinth or The Orphanage just because of subtitles is really missing out on two great movies.

HeavyHitter · 06-28-2009, 02:58 AM

I don't like subtitles either. Let's face it. Audio and video make a movie. If I can't understand the audio (language), that is a part of the movie being removed and reading subtitles doesn't make up for the difference or experience. I might as well go and read the book instead.

But, that's just me.

AlaskaDon · 06-28-2009, 04:27 AM

After the first few minutes of watching a subtitled movie, I guess my brain makes some type of adjustment and the whole process becomes transparent. That's how it is for me anyway. I don't really even notice the subtitles.

I used to live in Puerto Rico and many times you would see a movie in English, but subtitled in Spanish. That used to bug me sometimes because I was trying to learn Spanish. I would find myself trying to read the subtitles because I was trying to improve my Spanish and it would give you lots of opportunity to learn a new word or phrase. That can be really distracting.

koontz1973 · 06-28-2009, 04:40 AM

I love subtitles as a poorly dubbed film is even more off putting. Pan's is a great film and deserves to be seen on blu. At least the OP did not make the mistake like the last person to title a thread like this and try to return the film as it was subtitled.

Canuck21 · 06-28-2009, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon2777

So I bought Pans Labyrinth but did not realize it was not an English movie, I do not mind subtitles but when you are always reading them you do not get to appreciate the picture. If I knew that I would've just bought the DVD version and saved a few bucks but oh well.

Movies with subtitles are worth the buy because it is perfect for multiple viewing. The first time, you concentrate on reading and understanding the story, but the more you watch it, the less you have to read and the more you'll see the movie.

Sussudio · 06-28-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by connect42

Anyone skipping Pans Labyrinth or The Orphanage just because of subtitles is really missing out on two great movies.

100% agree...not to mention the fact that after a few minutes i forget i'm even reading the subtitles or that they exist...

bongzilla · 06-28-2009, 04:51 AM

I feel the same way sometimes, but then a movie like Apocalypto makes
me glad they are out there, makes you expand your universe.

dgator783 · 06-28-2009, 05:00 AM

subtitles never bother me....theres tons of high quality foriegn films out there that are great (mainly Horror/Fantasy for me)....

Pan's, Orphanage, and Let the RIght One In are 3 examples of really good films and movie making.....

I do agree u forget ur even reading....and u really dont miss anything happening on the screen....its not like during heavy action scenes theres a heavy amount of dialog going on....

JasonR · 06-28-2009, 05:10 AM

Did you not research the title at all before buying?

The first line of the audio review on this site...

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The movie has a single DTS HD master Audio 7.1 soundtrack and it's in the original Spanish language. (There's options in the set up menu for subtitles in English, English SDH, español, or none. The translation is a smidgen tamer than what's on the soundtrack).

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...11&show=review

Every blind buy deserves a little research....

davcole · 06-28-2009, 05:47 AM

Pan's and Orphanage are great films. Subtitles don't bother me a bit, in fact I prefer them to a bad dub.

tilapiah6 · 06-28-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dgator783

subtitles never bother me....theres tons of high quality foriegn films out there that are great (mainly Horror/Fantasy for me)....

Pan's, Orphanage, and Let the RIght One In are 3 examples of really good films and movie making.....

I do agree u forget ur even reading....and u really dont miss anything happening on the screen....its not like during heavy action scenes theres a heavy amount of dialog going on....

Agreed! People not watching movies because of subtitles saddens me.

06-27-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
dragon2777 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	I am a little upset but it is my own fault So I bought Pans Labyrinth but did not realize it was not an English movie, I do not mind subtitles but when you are always reading them you do not get to appreciate the picture. If I knew that I would've just bought the DVD version and saved a few bucks but oh well.

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06-27-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	What's so funny to me is that you're not even the first person post in these forums about the very same issue with the very same movie. It amuses me to no end. A great movie, by the way... saw it in the theater when it came out!!! CC

06-27-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	I been waiting over a year still thinking if I going to pick it up. with Spainish and English subtitleed.

06-27-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
Phoenix Theory Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:30 Years From Now Home Theater Gallery:228 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:163	i wanted to see this and the orphanage but hate to read and try to watch at the same time feels like your missing things

06-27-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I never use to like subtitled movies but now I actually prefer it. When I read it, it doesnt distract me from the picture or story or anything of the sort. It gets me MORE into the movie. By reading it I tend to follow everything very carefully and I wont end up getting bored or losing attention. Pans and Orphanage rock! Che was also a kick ass film!

06-27-2009, 11:55 PM	#7
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Maybe they need to put a label on the case?? I'm not sure how, but I knew it was in Spanish from the start.

06-28-2009, 01:18 AM	#9
Snyder-man Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:30	subtitles are fine, and you should still buy the blu, its cheap enough now and the audio is amazing, plus...lets be real you still look at the picture

06-28-2009, 02:55 AM	#10
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	Anyone skipping Pans Labyrinth or The Orphanage just because of subtitles is really missing out on two great movies.

06-28-2009, 02:58 AM	#11
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	I don't like subtitles either. Let's face it. Audio and video make a movie. If I can't understand the audio (language), that is a part of the movie being removed and reading subtitles doesn't make up for the difference or experience. I might as well go and read the book instead. But, that's just me.

06-28-2009, 04:27 AM	#12
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	After the first few minutes of watching a subtitled movie, I guess my brain makes some type of adjustment and the whole process becomes transparent. That's how it is for me anyway. I don't really even notice the subtitles. I used to live in Puerto Rico and many times you would see a movie in English, but subtitled in Spanish. That used to bug me sometimes because I was trying to learn Spanish. I would find myself trying to read the subtitles because I was trying to improve my Spanish and it would give you lots of opportunity to learn a new word or phrase. That can be really distracting.

06-28-2009, 04:40 AM	#13
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	I love subtitles as a poorly dubbed film is even more off putting. Pan's is a great film and deserves to be seen on blu. At least the OP did not make the mistake like the last person to title a thread like this and try to return the film as it was subtitled.

06-28-2009, 04:51 AM	#16
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	I feel the same way sometimes, but then a movie like Apocalypto makes me glad they are out there, makes you expand your universe.

06-28-2009, 05:00 AM	#17
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	subtitles never bother me....theres tons of high quality foriegn films out there that are great (mainly Horror/Fantasy for me).... Pan's, Orphanage, and Let the RIght One In are 3 examples of really good films and movie making..... I do agree u forget ur even reading....and u really dont miss anything happening on the screen....its not like during heavy action scenes theres a heavy amount of dialog going on....

06-28-2009, 05:47 AM	#19
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	Pan's and Orphanage are great films. Subtitles don't bother me a bit, in fact I prefer them to a bad dub.

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