Just don't pay more than around $US40, the NEC one here is a nice unit.
http://stores.tomshardware.com/home_catpage.php/catzero=6
Or the new pioneer drives are very quick. Really though, most burners are just fine.
English subtitles makes sense, I'd PM Rikter re different versions that are available on DVD-R , he can put you on the right path.