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  • Some films just do the subtitles poorly: print too small, or not

    From August Abolins@2:460/58 to Charles Pierson on Wed Oct 28 17:59:11 2020
    --Subj: Run Lola Run. (1999). If you enjoy a fast paced story with time-travel--
    Hello, August Abolins.
    On 10/28/20 7:11 AM you wrote:

    Run Lola Run. (1999). If you enjoy a fast paced story with time-travel twist, and game-like feel, then this film is worth a look. German with English subtitles but the subtitles are well
    done and do not encumber the viewing experience.

    I used to have an issue with subtitles. Only because I enjoy the visuals, and it was difficult to take it in, while reading the dialog. As my hearing has gotten worse, i appreciate subtitles more.



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    Some films just do the subtitles poorly: print too small, or not enough contrast (white on white is pathetic!) I'd spend way too much time stop-starting those films so that I could have time to read those things properly.

    But Run Lola Run is mostly action. the dialog is short and easy to glance at the subtitle and get back to the visual. I remember watching that thing several times. First, primarily to get the "story" in dialog, and then next to enjoy the filming and artistry.

    The film gets off to a fast build-up of excitement within the first 5 minutes. Lots of running scenes with the camera following the action. It feels like a wild ride. Consequences of "correction" trigger new consequences. Very funny too.

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