Closed captioning provides a better experience and should be used by default in movie theaters, amirite?

I have to use it for so many effin movies where the dialogue and special effects/music are so wildly different..whisper whisper BLAM!!!!!!

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I think the word you're looking for is: dynamics

by Anonymous 2 years ago

The other word he's looking for is soundbar. Seriously, your television is so affordable because it has the worst built-in audio ever devised by man.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I'm a teacher. When I have conferences with parents of struggling readers, I tell them to turn the captions on for their televisions. The kids don't even realize they're doing it, but it does help with their ability to read. I teach 5th, and I still do it for my class.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I believe some theaters already have CC showings of movies and all of them should. But there is nothing more infuriating than when I read "explosion" before a surprise explosion happens. Or when I read the end of a dramatic line before the actor can deliver it. Also, complaining about "blasting loud" movies is like complaining about blasting loud concerts. It's part of the experience and the reason you don't hear someone across the theater whispering "what was that?" You can still hear the people around you, but that's just proximity.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Saying it should be used by default makes me think you're insane.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

A madman if you will

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I sure hope this opinion is unpopular. Being able to read the lines before they've finished being spoken absolutely slaughters the pacing, especially comedic timing. Don't even get me started on [eerie music] or [wet squelching] in horror movies.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

As my younger brother pointed out before to me, it may ruin the punchline on jokes where timing is important. That being said, I watch all TV with close captions.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I like the movie loud for the sound effects and musical score. For me CC is very distracting.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Given that todays shows and movies have the worst speech clarity I can see why you have this opinion. I find myself turning them on most the time. Even though I am distracted by them

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I'd have to agree as this is beneficial for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They don't really distract me and sometimes I need them as there are times I get distracted and miss a line or two. I'm 100% here for it.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No. I don't need giant words accompanying super loud sounds.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I think the best solution would be a glasses system, like 3D glasses, which would make the captions visible to those wearing them. I'm sure this technology exists, right?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Truly solid unpopular opinion.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

The dream but too many people can't read fast enough and complain

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I think they have the option in some theatres? I believe you can use or request the use of a device that displays captions for you on an individual screen, without distracting others? Not sure. I looked into it once a long time ago.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Those devices are notoriously awful

by Anonymous 2 years ago

They are? Well that's a shame :/

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Id definitely appreciate it since I have audio processing issues thanks to adhd but I can see why it would take away from the movie for most people

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I also have adhd and if I get distracted by other things I do miss certain lines of dialogue so I occasionally need them

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I started going to a gym that has a movie theatre inside, with stair masters and treadmills. They don't use closed captions though so I can't hear anything over the sound of the machine I'm on whirring.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

But my immersion!

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I am with you. I have hearing problems, and I cannot tolerate a movie playing too loud, which seems to be all of them nowadays. Last movie I saw, I went to an open caption screening and wore ear plugs. It was wonderful.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yeah but sometimes in horror movies a caption will come up that ruins the scare that's about to happen.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I think you should have the option, but it shouldn't be default. Certain showing could have closed captions for people who are hearing impaired or just what them there.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Completely agree.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I watch everything at home with CC would be happy to see that in theatres too. I've had my hearing tested and I'm within range but I have such a hard time understanding people in movies and stuff so the CC really helps.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Agreed. This is the biggest reason I just don't go to theaters. I can wait a little while and watch it in the comfort of my home with captions.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Wrong. But, I will allow it if the CC is hilariously wrong. Like, the words aren't even close to correct and the tone completely changes.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

As someone who works for a theater I promise you movie goers will find a reason to complain about how this doesn't work for them😭 It would be nice to live in a world that was accessible for everyone though and people who needed it wouldn't have to jump through hoops to get some box that is usually not available at some theaters or the movie didn't come with captions

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I mean im hard of hearing so It does help but sometimes i feel like it doesnt always accurately translate what goes on movies. Or maybe thats just me. Then again, im the guy that goes to the movie for the sole purpose of the snacks

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I don't want to admit that I'm really spending forty bucks so my kid and I can eat fresh popcorn.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

![gif](giphy|ZfbSa59waCMgM) Certainly unpopular! Well done.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No. Wrong. They are entirely too distracting!

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Closed Captioning is definitely superior. They are there if you need them or you can ignore them and watch the movie like normal.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

i wish it was not always on screen, but like below screen or on the black bars if playing letterbox on standard format

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I hate watching things with CC because I instinctively read the words before the characters say it so I basically feel like I'm spoiling the events of the movie.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

If I wanted to read, I'd go buy a book.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I absolutely love actions movies and get so annoyed when I may have missed some dialogue because of the fancy, loud effects like explosions and all. I always have CC on if given the choice

by Anonymous 2 years ago

The option to make something more accessible for everyone is there, why not? People who whine about captions are annoying…

by Anonymous 2 years ago

They should just have some showings with CC and some without CC. Then no one can complain (I'm sure someone still will though).

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Go to an open caption showing. All theaters here have them.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yeah, apparently reading distracts them because they're idiots. They'd rather exclude people so they don't have to overload their tiny brains. They are obnoxious. Sadly, OP has expressed a truly unpopular opinion.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

How does finding something distracting make somebody an idiot? You can share your opinion and preference without having to insult those who disagree with you.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

It's not about preference, it's about accessibility. If it were about different opinions I wouldn't care. Whether or not you *prefer* something doesn't matter if one way excludes a group of people.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Being distracted is nothing to do with how smart you are. There are unbelievably smart people with very distracted minds, don't be an ass

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I love using CC in movie theaters! It allows me to still enjoy the film even if there are surrounding distractions or if I miss a line.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I don't think it needs to be on every movie, but it should be an option, maybe a few screenings with CC. But I can see how it might make it less immersive to some, especially if the volume would also be turned down. I put it on too when I'm watching something at home, and I'm not hearing impared.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

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by Anonymous 2 years ago

Lets remove everything that is not a padded baby crib from the planet.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

That's a really good idea about the clubs! Everything else seems a bit much lol

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Closed Captioning is superior in all ways. Don't let the illiterates tell you otherwise.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I know, right? I love it when I can just read the entire line before the character says the first word. It really helps remove all the emotion and tension from a scene. Plus, it gives me bonus time to look at my phone since I can just read the line and then browse the web while I wait for the next line.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Glad we agree.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

How is turning down the sound a better experience? The theater is meant to be loud. CC are for the hard of hearing only. The director doesn't want you to watch their art with words typed over it. Have some respect for the art of cinema and filmmaking

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I agree leave the sound up no matter what is done with the words! I wonder if having closed caption might encourage a larger audience and the filmmakers would like that better? I'm not sure if that's true but I have heard that a lot of anime artist don't mind

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Lots of people benefit from CC, plus why not make it easier for Deaf folks?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

>Being able to read words allows the volume to not have to be blasting loud They kinda did

by Anonymous 2 years ago

They already have CC screenings. No need to pollute the art for everyone else with words on the screen. As has been pointed out, CC ruins the experience for many. It's distracting and usually puts up words before they are said ruining acting because the words don't line up with the emotions. And if the director intended words to be there, they would have put them there

by Anonymous 2 years ago

>CC are for the hard of hearing only. wrong

by Anonymous 2 years ago

A lot of you don't want to believe that looking at the captions is taking your eyes away from the visuals on screen. Even if it's brief. There's no captions in real life. Why would you need them in a movie?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Real life usually does not have a soundtrack

by Anonymous 2 years ago

My life has a soundtrack.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

It most definitely does, it's just usually not loud or music.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Especially now that theaters are less popular and less film is going directly to theater, really don't see why a theater couldn't even have a seperate closed caption showing

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Sounds like you just don't like going to the movies >The most obvious benefit is it makes participation easier for the hearing impaired. Closed captioning in theaters has already existed for as long as I can remember. They give people monitors that sync with the projection and show the captions. >allows the volume to not have to be blasting loud. Anyone can watch a movie on their TV at home. The whole point of paying to go to a theater is for the immersive experience, and the audio is half of that. Get some ear plugs if you want it to be a bit quieter. I have loop pros that I wear for concerts and loud bars/clubs and they effectively turn down the volume and also improve the quality of what I'm hearing. They're around $30. There are lots of cheaper (and more expensive) options

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yes, yes, so much yes.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No. No. A thousand times, NO.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yes. Yes. A thousand times, YES.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No multiplied by infinity plus one of whatever else you say. Get an assistive device or watch at home if you insist on CC for your cinema experience. The rest of us don't want to read our movies. I read the books so I can WATCH the movie. Periodt

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I watch basically single thing at home with CC and I love it. It barely distracts, I don't make a point to read every single line. I think the only time I have run into an issue is with fast-paced comedy when the caption potentially spoils a joke. And I completely disagree about turning the volume down in movie theaters. But otherwise, I'm with you.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

They should just have an app that syncs with the digital file played by the projector, that plays the captioning to your phone on a low light setting.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Let's see, do I want to read a book in the theater or watch the action and what is happening, after spending a fortune to see (not read) a movie? Wow, this is hard... not.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I agree. The only thing that kind of annoys me is that, normally, captions won't say exactly what they're saying in the movie, and I kind of hate to listen to something and read it differently in the captions. I can't help to read it even if I can hear it clearly. But, you're totally right, they should put those by default.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

A picture is worth a thousand words, and movies are moving pictures plus sound, I hate CC unless it's necessary. As much as I hate music videos for some of the same reason. I want the music to paint the picture, and not get some terrible video stuck in my mind. In a video I never want CC saying how I am to interpret something, if that's necessary in any way outside of another language it's a failure in the video.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I'd suggest some VR enhanced glasses instead of making us all have to use that system.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Eh this sounds like a popular opinion.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

People want it blasting loud in theatres. Closed caption bugs some people because it can be distracting. It's a movie not a picture book

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Open captions should be used by default in movie theaters

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yeah, if they want to go out of business. I've seen people complain when open captions are used inadvertently in a screening.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Unpopular opinion for sure. And also HELL no.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

While I do agree with most of this (hell I even watch youtube videos with cc if they have it), I still prefer it when you don't know what characters in a movie say when they are speaking a different language, unless there is a good reason to know, ie point of view character knowing the language, or it being absolutely plot crucial.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yeah, tbh I'm just convinced people who don't like CC can't read.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Having 1 or 2 time slots that offer that option is a lot more of a practical idea. Because there's as many distraction problems as hearing problems out their. Also imagine 30 feat of writing sprawling over a theater screen kinda stupid

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I love closed captioning but nah, I don't want them in movie theaters.

by Anonymous 2 years ago