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It's important to note that big movie gross earnings shifted significantly to favor international markets over the last ~15 years. Doctor Strange is a great ex
by mdorazio 4y ago
It's important to note that big movie gross earnings shifted significantly to favor international markets over the last ~15 years. Doctor Strange is a great example - the international gross was nearly double the domestic [1]. And international audiences tend to really like flashy SFX over memorable stories in big Hollywood movies, especially when said movies are going to be subbed or dubbed anyway.
[1] https://www.boxofficemojo.com/releasegroup/gr2284737029/ https://www.boxofficemojo.com/releasegroup/gr2284737029/
- thaumasiotes 4y ago> And international audiences tend to really like flashy SFX over memorable stories in big Hollywood movies, especially when said movies are going to be subbed or dubbed anyway. Why would subtitling or dubbing make a difference? That doesn't change the plot. Is the value of Arthurian stories lessened by the fact that they were originally written in medieval French? Translating the language will generally ruin wordplay, but that's a very different thing.
- fakedang 4y agoBecause subtitling is a subpar experience, and local dubs are just Baaaaaad!