Problems Following Movies

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I have more problems following books than movies. I can read passages multiple times and understand every word but not be able to comprehend a single thing I read.

Always had problems following the plot and character development of any movie or TV serial drama. It takes someone that for example, do critical reviews to get some understanding behind it. Such the likes of Nostalgia Critic or others.

I don't go to movie theaters often, nor do I really opt to go for action films, but I've personally found no problems following plots and whatnot. Usually immediately after a movie, I'll look it up on imdb and just read the message boards to clear up any confusion I may have and also just see other people's interpretations, and maybe pick up on some interesting tidbit I may have missed while I was watching it.

At home, in general I do opt for movies/shows with subtitles. It makes following along so much easier! I feel uncomfortable streaming without subtitles, to be honest. Sometimes I'm taken aback when I have to watch something without subtitles (like a "short" video or something in school where I'd be expected to report some feedback later), but I'm usually fine with full length films that I watch at my own leisure. Subtitles are just a strong preference, not a deal breaker.

The worst are when classes have to watch movies and then do assignments or take notes over them to turn in. I'm always completely clueless about what is happening in the movie and I don't know how to spot important scenes and have no idea what to write down, and many teachers are unwilling to give any sort of accommodation for that.

I usually read the plot section on Wikipedia first, so I know what is happening. I also find it hard to distinguish between characters, and to understand dialogue. But researching the plot first really helps me.

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The story might have no moral, meaning, or socially redeeming value.

I think that's ok, if it's just meant to be entertainment.

I think 99% of people will never notice, because they are there, for CGI, sound effects, overpriced junk food, and a dark place to take their dates.

But, snobs, connoisseurs, and smart people realize that it was ultimately meaningless.

You might have been the only person, in the whole room, paying undivided attention.

I love films and many recent TV shows, but have difficulties following them when the characters look too similar. If there are three guys with short brown hair wearing suits, they will look the same to me. I often have to use the plot to deduce who's who. I can also have difficulties processing the dialogue if it's too fast or the soundtrack is busy. (New Doctor Who, as much I enjoy it, is a perfect example of this.)