Quick Question about Das Boot

Falkirion · 07-21-2009, 11:23 PM

Better for a first timer to watch it in German or English? Picked it up earlier along with my Stargate SG-1 collection, curious to know which one gives the better experience for a first timer. I'm not opposed to reading subtitles either, have been watching Hong Kong cinema for years.

bookworm_020 · 07-21-2009, 11:29 PM

I enjoy the German more than the english, as I don't mind subtitles. It gives a better feel for the movie. "Alarm!" will never sound the same again!

Janus · 07-22-2009, 01:03 AM

It's generally better to watch movies or television series in their original language. (Although I think in Das Boot the actors synchronised themselves for the english version?)
Since you already said you don't mind reading subtitles you simply have to watch it in German

UnderseaLcpl · 07-22-2009, 01:38 AM

Everything sounds cooler in German.

"All engines back full" sounds like an order to retreat. Allemaschinegrossefahrtzurreckt sounds like the order for a legion of cyborgs to blow up everything.

TarJak · 07-22-2009, 02:14 AM

Go for the German. I can't listen to it in English, it just doesn't sound right to me, though it does sound funnier.

Melonfish · 07-22-2009, 04:50 AM

the guy who plays the second lt. in german he has a reasonably high pitched voice, the english dub is WORSE! bloody annoying, sounds like he's got some sort of testicle constrictor....
also i've found the english dub is really quiet yet the sound effects are still really loud.

german all the way, and to be hardcore german subtitles!!!

anybody listed to the audio commentry on the disk? its actually pretty good.

Shearwater · 07-22-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Janus

[...] I think in Das Boot the actors synchronised themselves for the english version [...]

They did, and that's why I prefer the German version. Of course, being German myself I have no need for subtitles either

I just don't like the way they pronounce their English - sound a bit like your stereotypical German with speech impediments. Maybe a native speaker of English will be bothered even more by it. Go for the German original and use subtitles

Seeadler · 07-22-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melonfish

the guy who plays the second lt. in german he has a reasonably high pitched voice, the english dub is WORSE!

The actor is Martin Semmelrogge, an extroverted and lively actor, known for his outstanding voice. He was also a few years here in prison because of numerous offenses and lived for a few years in the U.S.. He is acting in Germany often on stage.

SteamWake · 07-22-2009, 11:10 AM

Critique aside you will be supprised at the difference between the two versions, German with subtitles vs Dubbed English.

The dialog is really different.

Raptor1 · 07-22-2009, 11:11 AM

I'd also say the best is the German with subtitles, partly because I hate dubs, partly because my hatred is justified.

GoldenRivet · 07-22-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Everything sounds cooler in German.

"All engines back full" sounds like an order to retreat. Allemaschinegrossefahrtzurreckt sounds like the order for a legion of cyborgs to blow up everything.

Shearwater · 07-22-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Critique aside you will be supprised at the difference between the two versions, German with subtitles vs Dubbed English.
The dialog is really different.

Quite right! Actually, I once had to translate passages of the film from German into English as part of a university course. The differences were amazing and the translation often failed to capture the original flair (something inherent to almost all translations).
Apart from that, I think the best version of DB is still the book in its German original (just finished reading it for about the 5th time

).

mookiemookie · 07-22-2009, 09:31 PM

I'm another vote for native German. The English subtitles in the Director's cut are much better than the ones in the Uncut version, but neither one can compare to hearing the dialog in its original German.

Geno_Mariner · 07-23-2009, 01:27 AM

Definitely best in German. I had to anyway, need the subtitles, lol

OneToughHerring · 07-23-2009, 01:44 AM

For a more surrealistic effect, try Spanish. Or French.

07-21-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Falkirion Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 957 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Quick Question about Das Boot Better for a first timer to watch it in German or English? Picked it up earlier along with my Stargate SG-1 collection, curious to know which one gives the better experience for a first timer. I'm not opposed to reading subtitles either, have been watching Hong Kong cinema for years.

07-21-2009, 11:29 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,978 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I enjoy the German more than the english, as I don't mind subtitles. It gives a better feel for the movie. "Alarm!" will never sound the same again! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-22-2009, 01:38 AM	#4
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,266 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Everything sounds cooler in German. "All engines back full" sounds like an order to retreat. Allemaschinegrossefahrtzurreckt sounds like the order for a legion of cyborgs to blow up everything. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-22-2009, 02:14 AM	#5
TarJak Sea Knight Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 13,069 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Go for the German. I can't listen to it in English, it just doesn't sound right to me, though it does sound funnier. __________________ "there's nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all" - Peter Drucker GWX Website TarJaks Funkraum 2008 Subsim Meet Photo Album

07-22-2009, 04:50 AM	#6
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 409 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	the guy who plays the second lt. in german he has a reasonably high pitched voice, the english dub is WORSE! bloody annoying, sounds like he's got some sort of testicle constrictor.... also i've found the english dub is really quiet yet the sound effects are still really loud. german all the way, and to be hardcore german subtitles!!! anybody listed to the audio commentry on the disk? its actually pretty good. __________________ Current Career: Pending- Commander: Current Total: Patrols: date: 84% realism, GWX 3.0 gold, SH3 Commander 3.2, 16km Atmos mod, D.I.D!

07-22-2009, 01:03 AM	#3
Janus XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 416 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	It's generally better to watch movies or television series in their original language. (Although I think in Das Boot the actors synchronised themselves for the english version?) Since you already said you don't mind reading subtitles you simply have to watch it in German

07-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,953 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Critique aside you will be supprised at the difference between the two versions, German with subtitles vs Dubbed English. The dialog is really different. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

07-22-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Golden Land Posts: 7,924 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'd also say the best is the German with subtitles, partly because I hate dubs, partly because my hatred is justified. __________________

07-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
mookiemookie I should buy a boat. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,241 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 1	I'm another vote for native German. The English subtitles in the Director's cut are much better than the ones in the Uncut version, but neither one can compare to hearing the dialog in its original German. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

07-23-2009, 01:27 AM	#14
Geno_Mariner Weps Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 368 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely best in German. I had to anyway, need the subtitles, lol __________________

07-23-2009, 01:44 AM	#15
OneToughHerring Admiral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 2,285 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	For a more surrealistic effect, try Spanish. Or French.

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