Any film that is dubbed definitely loses a huge amount in terms of overall asthetics and it's a shame that you couldn't find an original subtitled version.
I agree with your comments regarding the gore. Apart from films that are clearly beyond the realm of possibility (zombies, vampires etc) I do think that explicit gore should have an underlying motive in order for it to be justified (if only in terms of the characters own justification). In that respect I can handle Martyrs intensity in regards to characters actions and not merely there for sensationalism.
I still think that another original language viewing would greatly enhance your views but fair play to you for watching it.
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