Says dumb
I wish the film had given the dialogue a little more space. Many of the lines matter and I should not have to guess.
Why is the dialogue in Interstellar hard to hear?
Interstellar
Interstellar (2014)
At 0:40:00
Verdict: Guilty. 61% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The director chose to mix dialogue as one layer among many and has defended that choice.
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61% dumb39% explained
640 votes
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6.5/ 10(640 ratings)Inaudible dialogueNot scored
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Viewers have reported that some dialogue in the film is hard to understand because the music and effects are mixed loudly. The filmmakers have said the mix was a deliberate choice. Subtitles are a common workaround.
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Says dumb
In several scenes, the score drowns out explanations that matter to the plot. I had to turn on subtitles to follow the science.
Says explained
It is a choice, and the effect is immersive. When the engines are loud, you feel that. I would rather lose a line than lose the rumble.
Says explained
The sound mix is fine on my setup and I do not see the problem.
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Actually, it’s explained
The director chose to mix dialogue as one layer among many and has defended that choice.
- DumbScenesStaff9 months ago
The director chose to mix dialogue as one layer among many and has defended that choice.
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Lower the score by a few decibels during dialogue-heavy scenes. The music keeps its impact and the lines stay clear.
Would this fix it?77% say yes
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