I can barely understand a word he says, he just mumbles crap all the time.
No wonder TV shows cast Brits, Canadians and Aussies all the time because this American guy can barely speak.
Not just Strait!
When I first started watching, it was such a problem for me that I wasn’t sure I’d continue with the series. I had to keep the volume up AND closed-caption on, since I often didn't have a clue what someone was saying. AND that woman with the “Leghorn Foghorn” voice drove me to distraction.
Also, I had to rewind every few minutes (sometimes more than once during the same scene) before I could finally figure out what folks were saying.
But, I hung in there; and…
Somewhere around the middle or so of S1, the dialogue stopped being a problem; and Avasarala’s voice no longer grated.
Been mostly OK , but upon binging the first season again some dialogue came out clearer and as such plot came together. But I find that with many good movies, they DO improve with age.
My first language is not English and I haven't had a problem with understanding the dialogue on the show yet. And I don't use subtitles.
Yes, they tend to mumble sometimes but it's still comprehensible.
Lololol. This guy was the lead in 10 000 B.C. and The Covenant ))
This was on the other night. I didn't watch it; but I noticed his name in the credits.
For someone whose dramatic range seems to be limited to a deep frown, he appears to be doing OK for himself.
I'm not saying he is bad actor; it's just that compared to the other actors on the show, he just doesn't bring enough "weight" to the role. Even his tough-talking sounds lightweight.
(He is...was?...also on "2 Broke Girls". I don't watch the show, but saw him while flipping channels; maybe he is better at comedy.)
Lololol. This guy was the lead in 10 000 B.C. and The Covenant ))
This was on the other night. I didn't watch it; but I noticed his name in the credits.
For someone whose dramatic range seems to be limited to a deep frown, he appears to be doing OK for himself.
I'm not saying he is bad actor; it's just that compared to the other actors on the show, he just doesn't bring enough "weight" to the role. Even his tough-talking sounds lightweight.
(He is...was?...also on "2 Broke Girls". I don't watch the show, but saw him while flipping channels; maybe he is better at comedy.)
NOTE TO HOLDEN/STRAIT FANS:
He gets cast because of his pretty face and y'all know it
Just a guess but I think it's because he's trying to speak below his natural register - he's trying to make his voice sound deeper than it really is and it's not working, it's just messing with his annunciation. Great show, though - I'm really enjoying it.
I can barely understand a word he says, he just mumbles crap all the time.
No wonder TV shows cast Brits, Canadians and Aussies all the time because this American guy can barely speak.
I have opposite opinion. I think it's Brits and Aussies who mumble and I have hard time to understand them without subtitles. I find American English most understanding & easier (I'm not native English speaker).
Lololol. This guy was the lead in 10 000 B.C. and The Covenant ))
This was on the other night. I didn't watch it; but I noticed his name in the credits.
For someone whose dramatic range seems to be limited to a deep frown, he appears to be doing OK for himself.
I'm not saying he is bad actor; it's just that compared to the other actors on the show, he just doesn't bring enough "weight" to the role. Even his tough-talking sounds lightweight.
(He is...was?...also on "2 Broke Girls". I don't watch the show, but saw him while flipping channels; maybe he is better at comedy.)
NOTE TO HOLDEN/STRAIT FANS:
Strait was never on 2 Broke Girls. You must be confusing him with someone else?
Lololol. This guy was the lead in 10 000 B.C. and The Covenant ))
This was on the other night. I didn't watch it; but I noticed his name in the credits.
For someone whose dramatic range seems to be limited to a deep frown, he appears to be doing OK for himself.
I'm not saying he is bad actor; it's just that compared to the other actors on the show, he just doesn't bring enough "weight" to the role. Even his tough-talking sounds lightweight.
(He is...was?...also on "2 Broke Girls". I don't watch the show, but saw him while flipping channels; maybe he is better at comedy.)
NOTE TO HOLDEN/STRAIT FANS:
Strait was never on 2 Broke Girls. You must be confusing him with someone else?
More likely named the wrong show. Let's not forget my "Midsomer Murders"/"Murdoch Mysteries" .
Been so long, (and since I was just flipping thru) don't have a clue now re: which show I was actually talking about then. But, since my comment was about the actor and not the show--wouldn't want to "2 Broke Girls" fans--no real harm done.
FormerlyKnownAs 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 01 日 1:20下午
Not just Strait!
When I first started watching, it was such a problem for me that I wasn’t sure I’d continue with the series. I had to keep the volume up AND closed-caption on, since I often didn't have a clue what someone was saying. AND that woman with the “Leghorn Foghorn” voice drove me to distraction.
Also, I had to rewind every few minutes (sometimes more than once during the same scene) before I could finally figure out what folks were saying.
But, I hung in there; and…
Somewhere around the middle or so of S1, the dialogue stopped being a problem; and Avasarala’s voice no longer grated.
psl 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 01 日 2:08下午
Been mostly OK , but upon binging the first season again some dialogue came out clearer and as such plot came together. But I find that with many good movies, they DO improve with age.
Taylorfirst1 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 01 日 10:11下午
I haven't had any trouble understanding anyone on this show.
Cheetara 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 03 日 5:49上午
My first language is not English and I haven't had a problem with understanding the dialogue on the show yet. And I don't use subtitles. Yes, they tend to mumble sometimes but it's still comprehensible.
krashd 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 05 日 3:39上午
I hope they get Tom Hardy for season 3!
"What do you think, new guy?"
"Chu-huff ah soo fah dah muhmuhelmuhy!"
"It's so crazy it just might work, new guy!"
"uh huh thah yu veh muh"
MyriVerse 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 15 日 2:11下午
Brits can mumble, too. Just look at Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary). I can't even hear him most of the time.
psl 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 15 日 2:20下午
That's probably why he snaps to attention & barks , when he needs to make a point.
komrad 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 21 日 12:24上午
Lololol. This guy was the lead in 10 000 B.C. and The Covenant ))
komrad 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 21 日 12:24上午
Also kinda looks like Kit Harrington's long lost dorky brother )))
FormerlyKnownAs 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 21 日 9:45上午
This was on the other night. I didn't watch it; but I noticed his name in the credits.
For someone whose dramatic range seems to be limited to a deep frown, he appears to be doing OK for himself.
I'm not saying he is bad actor; it's just that compared to the other actors on the show, he just doesn't bring enough "weight" to the role. Even his tough-talking sounds lightweight.
(He is...was?...also on "2 Broke Girls". I don't watch the show, but saw him while flipping channels; maybe he is better at comedy.)
NOTE TO HOLDEN/STRAIT FANS:
komrad 的回复
于 2017 年 04 月 21 日 2:15下午
He gets cast because of his pretty face and y'all know it
revengine 的回复
于 2017 年 05 月 13 日 9:58上午
Just a guess but I think it's because he's trying to speak below his natural register - he's trying to make his voice sound deeper than it really is and it's not working, it's just messing with his annunciation. Great show, though - I'm really enjoying it.
Dean 的回复
于 2020 年 01 月 21 日 8:58上午
I have opposite opinion. I think it's Brits and Aussies who mumble and I have hard time to understand them without subtitles. I find American English most understanding & easier (I'm not native English speaker).
bratface 的回复
于 2024 年 08 月 21 日 5:50下午
Strait was never on 2 Broke Girls. You must be confusing him with someone else?
FormerlyKnownAs 的回复
于 2024 年 08 月 23 日 10:42上午
More likely named the wrong show. Let's not forget my "Midsomer Murders"/"Murdoch Mysteries"
.
Been so long, (and since I was just flipping thru) don't have a clue now re: which show I was actually talking about then. But, since my comment was about the actor and not the show--wouldn't want to
"2 Broke Girls" fans--no real harm done.