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1. hgkielblock 02.27.16 / 6am

   What an interesting topic. Definitely not something I would have ever though about in my life. I have probably only seen two or three movies that have been dubbed and I’ve done a lot of traveling. As an American we just don’t see cinema from other countries. What a great character to focus on though, George Clooney, and how cool that the dubbers exhibited a little of him in themselves. I expect, as you do, that this documentary will do well in other countries. Will this film have to be dubbed before it gets there, how far does the rabbit hole go. This whole topic has an underground allure to it and who doesn’t like that.
2. Dustin Anthony 03.03.16 / 1pm

   Very interesting topic to think about. You are right. I think a lot of us who grew up in the United States have not even thought about this side of the film industry outside of the states. Personally I could not sit down and enjoy a movie with a voice over where the speech does not match the lip movement. I think most of us have experienced when your WiFi is running slow and Netflix lags a little and the sounds is all thrown off by a half second. It drives me crazy to the point where I will not watch the movie. Interesting movie topic though. I will definitely keep my eye out for this one.
3. Valerie Martinez 03.07.16 / 10am

   I actually learned a lot in this review. I hadn’t really thought about the concept of dubbing because when I watch foreign films they’re usually in Spanish and since I speak Spanish I watch it in the native language but when I travel to Mexico and watch shows dubbed from English to Spanish I focus more on the lips not matching the dialect more than anything. Since most people don’t watch foreign movies dubbed to English I think it can be hard to think about. This is a good topic because most movies that are coming out are dubbed to different languages so that other countries can enjoy them. I’m going to look more into dubbing because it can be easily applied.
4. AnabelleGjestvang 03.07.16 / 12pm

   This sounds like a very interesting film. As you stated, dubbing is something that is not well understood by the people in the US, therefore there is not much of an appreciation for it, but that is cool that there is a film to shed light on it. I think it is especially interesting that the film included dubbers who commented on their take on what they are doing. I think it is important that the dubbers of certain actors share similar qualities, it can make a huge difference in the viewer’s experience. Great review, can’t wait to check it out for myself.
5. Joie Lim 03.07.16 / 5pm

   This is a very interesting topic because there isn’t a lot of publicity in the whole “dubbing” act, which is a huge contributor to the publicity of the movie that is being dubbed. If there wasn’t any dubbing, films would be very confined to their own country with their own language, and the whole “universal entertainment” would be disregarded. I think in order to dub a specific actor, the dubber would need to posses some personality traits or some other similarities to the actor being dubbed in order to make it believable and to accurately represent the character being represented. Very interesting topic choice, I’d like to see where it goes.
6. Ruby Vazquez 03.09.16 / 9pm

   When I first heard about this film, it completely blew my mind. Never did I ever consider the dubbers behind the international films, except for the occasional comments made on some over-exaggerated voices in some. However, I do remember watching the last Harry Potter film in the cinema in Mexico and hearing the voices match up so well to the original actors, that I forgot I was watching it in Spanish. This film opened up the idea to whole new set of actors that are rarely addressed here, but major celebrities in their home countries. It’s fascinating! I also like how you addressed the easy cuts between the movie clips and the interviews. Easy on the viewer’s eyes.
7. monicaochoaa 03.09.16 / 10pm

   The concept of this documentary is very interesting. I had never thought much about what happens to American films when they leave the United States. I didn’t realize all the work that had to be done before the film could be screened. I have watched films before that had been dubbed in different circumstances. I have seen English movies dubbed into both Spanish and French. Dubbing is not only seen in films, but is also seen in television shows, interviews and on the news. I have seen it while watching global newscasts when people from different parts of the world are interviewed and the interview gets dubbed into English. I think dubbing is a great concept that allows different cultures to break language barriers and bring people together.
8. shane shear 03.10.16 / 12pm

   In all honesty, I had no clue what dubbing was before reading this film review. Now I agree with the statement that Hollywood doesn’t give dubbers enough credit. Dubbing seems to be an interesting art form. I enjoy that they used George Clooney to focus on. They used an actor that everyone knows and loves. I’m sure this definitely helped in keeping the audience entertained. This film was probably very interesting because it is probably one of the few, if not the only film that has given America the truth behind dubbing in other countries. It would be extremely interesting to watch this film with someone who is a dubber and to have them explain it in depth.
9. jtbrookins 03.10.16 / 5pm

   I was not sure what dubbing even was before reading this review. Being from the United States, I never had to watch any films in another language. If I did, I would always see subtitles. I honestly did not even think about American films being screened in other countries. It amazes me that in Italy, some of the dubbers are even considered celebrities. I think all dubbers have to have certain set of skill that hardly anyone contains. I imagine it is very similar to creating voices for animated films, but dubbing is even harder. You must be able to match a different voice and try to recreate the emotions of the original actor’s voice. I am interested in hearing the stories and problems that the dubbers have to go through. This review makes me wonder how successful this film was.
10. Jonathan Esqueda 03.10.16 / 5pm

    This review was very informational and interesting. Prior to reading this, I had never heard the word “dubbing” in my life. Also, the fact that George Clooney is in this film makes it more appealing since I really enjoy his acting and producing. Dubbing seems like a tough concept to execute but I can see why this is such an important aspect of film. It’s interesting that you say “dubbing culture is different in different countries.” Its also intriguing how you say Italy views their dubbers as a type of celebrity. This arose my curiosity and I’m willing to look into this film too find out why.
11. AdrienneJohnston 03.11.16 / 1pm

    I enjoyed reading your review on this film. I personally cannot stand George Clooney but I find the premise of this movie fascinating. Is true, we have very little to none as far as exposure to voice overs or dubbing in this country let alone have a dialog about it. I opens up a whole new world of which I never bothered to consider which draws me to this film. You managed to get me interested in something new. I look forward to watching this film and taking in this world of dubbers and all that goes along with it.
12. Amy Lucier 03.11.16 / 2pm

    I never really thought about dubbing in films, as Americans I feel like we are so used to having films made for English speakers that we don’t realize that these films made are distributed throughout many countries. Being able to find a credible person to dub the voice of an actor is crucial in the film. Being part Hispanic, I would watch movies with my grandparents dubbed in Spanish and when the voice-overs don’t quite match-up I lose interest in the film. So being able to actually find a dubber who can be the character as closely as possible is one of the most important parts in a ‘foreign’ film.
13. Chandler Davis-Strickland 03.11.16 / 5pm

    This is an interesting topic being that I have a few foreign friends and they tell me how they grew up watching the same cartoons as I did but they changed the title and dialogue to their native language. I never realized there is a whole term and industry behind this but after reading this review I see the magnitude of American culture throughout the world. The few foreign films I have seen I was amazed how the actors dubbed the voice and the lip synching itself is quite a talent and a more effective way of watching foreign movies considering subtitles.
14. justenruppe 03.11.16 / 7pm

    I really enjoy the premise of this movie. It draws attention to an important piece of film-making that is most definitely under-appreciated. Dubbers finalize a movie’s soundtrack, satisfying an essential sense to the movie experience (sound). It makes sense that dubbers are more celebrated in countries outside the USA because the dialogue of the movie is completely dependent on the dubbers job. In our culture, we appreciate the actors and directors more than any other professional needed to make a film. But, if Americans had to rely on a translation to enjoy a movie, dubbers would be appreciated just as much as actors.
15. Joey Martin 03.11.16 / 10pm

    Dubbing is really interesting to think about. Whenever I have watched a foreign film or a movie just in a different language I usually just read the subtitles. I dont think ive ever actually watched a dubbed movie. To think of watching an English movie in a different language seems odd to me. Like a lot of the others, I’d probably say that the disconnect between the speech and the movement of somebody’s mouth would probably drive me insane because of my OCD, but I suppose it would be necessary for foreigners to enjoy American films.
16. marissadeluca 03.12.16 / 10am

    I thought that you provided a great review to your topic. Dubbing is not something that you see very often in the United States nor is it something that you think about. The phrase dubbing is so foreign to the United States because most films are actually American films that then get sent to other countries and have to have dubbing in order for those countries to understand. It is very rare that Americans watch foreign films because a lot of the films in today’s society are already in English therefor dubbing does not need to occur in the United States. This film sounds very interesting and your review makes me want to watch it. It would be very interesting to watch what happens to American films after they leave our country and watch the process of what they go through in order to be relevant in other countries. Overall I thought your review was very informative and left me wanting to watch this documentary.
17. Alexis Gealy 03.15.16 / 8pm

    I have never thought deeply about the topic of dubbing. Although I have always thought about other languages, but mainly in the music industry. I often wondered how musical artists perform in other countries, I guess most of them just do the normal American performance. I personally don’t fully enjoy films with subtitles, but I never once thought of how international people have to read the subtitles to my favorite American movies! After reading the review I am sure this film would be extremely interesting and unique compared to other films.
18. Pauline Cheung 04.05.16 / 6pm

    This review on Being George Clooney (Paul Mariano, 2016) is very interesting and it sparks my interest to watch this documentary. I’m especially curious to know how voice actors from around the world take on George Clooney’s personality and his spirit, and the movie character that he portrays. I think this film offers audience a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes in movie post-production. Also, I believe through this film, audience can better understand the many complex matters and cultural differences that come with foreign language dubbing. Being an actor myself that can speak several languages and have done foreign-language dubbing, I can relate my experience to this film and will definitely watch this documentary.
19. AnnieRNeuner 04.07.16 / 1pm

    Growing up in Germany, I am very familiar with dubbing, as it was very apparent to me at a young age that the voices of the actors I was watching didn’t seem to match up exactly with the facial movements of the actors. This documentary sounds very interesting to me, as I wish I could appreciate dubbers more. Sadly, they always seem to use the same dubbers for American movies in Germany, which can be frustrating and a little annoying because to me, the voice becomes part of the character and it is confusing when suddenly a completely different character in another film has the same voice! This documentary sounds perfect for me to educate myself better on this topic!
20. Lauren Carter 04.22.16 / 10pm

    When I clicked on this review, I thought it was going to be a documentary about George Clooney’s life and his rise to fame. I had never heard of a dubber before. I also had never thought about American box office hits and how they were translated in other countries! To be honest, I assumed they all just had closed captioning and still spoke in English. It’s horrible that these dubbers do not get the recognition or compensation they deserve, and hopefully this film will give them a new voice on the issue! The best part of your review was on how this film was shot, I could actually picture it in my mind.
21. Christian Woodward 06.01.16 / 7am

    What an interesting topic! I fully expected this to be a documentary on George Clooney but it’s a very witty title for dubbing. I agree most Americans take our films and other forms of culture for granted not even considering that they are popular all over the globe. I found it fascinating that a sub-culture of stardom has formed from the work of these dubbers, it really does the power and popularity of American movies all over the world. The fact that these dubbers are struggling to receive credit for their is wrong and hopefully, this film can shed light on this issue.
22. Brian D Taylor 06.04.16 / 7pm

    Interesting review! Great job! Very well written and I enjoyed reading about this film. I have never heard of this film before, but it seems interesting. Not something that I would have watched, but your review makes me want to watch it. George Clooney is a very iconic movie star that seems to only be getting more popular. It would be interesting to see how this film does on a streaming site here in the United States because people always love insight into the film industry.
23. robnyvold 06.15.16 / 9am

    This is an interesting film and review. This film is also a good documentary of George Clooney, and his movies. I have never heard of a film that is about being somebody. The only film that has a similar title of Being George Clooney is Being John Malkovich. George Clooney is a really good actor. My two favorite movies that he stars in are Batman and Robin, and The American. Another film of George Clooney’s that I really liked was Michael Clayton. Throughout this review, I learned about dubbing in films, and I had never expected this film to have relations to other countries such as France, Brazil, and Turkey.

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