Geralt of Rivia is a witcher, a mutant with special abilities who hunts down and kills monsters for money. The Nilfgaard empire is attempting to enlarge its realm, causing unrest throughout the land. As Geralt fights his enemies, pay attention to how the sounds of sword clashes change from the left to the right channels. Also, the low grunts by the river monster (Season 1, Episode 1; 00:20-01:52) and powerful blows delivered to Geralt will fill your room with strong bass effects, putting your subwoofers to the ultimate test.
All Quiet on the Western Front (M-18)
The story follows teenagers Paul Bäumer, Albert, and Müller, who voluntarily enlist in the German army, riding a wave of patriotic fervor that quickly wanes once they encounter the harsh realities of life on the front. Paul's preconceptions about the enemy and the right and wrong of the conflict rapidly crumble. However, as the clock ticks down to the armistice, Paul is forced to fight until the bitter end for no other reason than to fulfill the top brass's desire to end the war on a German offensive. If you have a subwoofer, get ready to be amazed by the earth-shattering explosions and pulse-pounding gunfights. When the helicopters fly past the characters, pay attention to the direction of the sound. If you own a home theater system, you can have the epic experience of a large aircraft flying over your head.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐
The Adam Project (PG)
Adam Reed, a 12-year-old still grieving his father's sudden death the year before, walks into his garage one night to find a wounded pilot hiding. This mysterious pilot turns out to be the older version of himself from the future, where time travel is in its infancy. He has risked everything to come back in time on a secret mission. Together, they must embark on an adventure into the past to find their father, set things right, and save the world. Feel the room rumble from the gunfights and chase scenes, which will be intensified by your subwoofers. With surround speakers, you will feel like you are in the center of the action and accurately perceive the glass shattering, car engine accelerating, futuristic gunshots and many other fast-moving surround effects around you.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐
Spiderman: No Way Home (PG)
With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. With the rushing winds and in-air flying actions, you will feel like you are gliding through the air like Peter. Bass rumbles from the fights will also send tremors into your living room to complete the surround sound experience.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐
Athena (M-18)
The tragic killing of a young boy ignites civil unrest in Athena, with the older brothers at the heart of the conflict. The problem is complicated by the siblings' discovery of their family's secrets. Be ready to hear the floor rumble as the smoke bombs and grenades go off. The fighting scenes would showcase the impressive directional surround sound of your system if you have physical surround speakers. Be prepared to feel the intense gunfire and physical blows that were exchanged during the civil unrest with the help of your subwoofer.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐
Bullet Train (M-18)
This movie does not waste any time in getting the heart racing. Ladybird, an unfortunate assassin, is trapped in the world's fastest train with four others who are tasked to kill each other. His mission puts him in direct contact with potentially fatal hazards and adversities. Your living room will shake with the sound of screeching rails and the assassins' heavy blows, giving you a heart-pounding experience if you have powerful subwoofers. The ricocheting gunfire will paralyze you with fear as if you were actually there. Join Ladybird in his comical yet intense adventure in the bullet train.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐
No Time to Die (PG-13)
Most Bond films open with a big set-piece, but No Time to Die constrastingly starts off in a more subdued tone, taking time to ramp up to the action which is plentiful as the movie progresses. Hans Zimmer composed a beautiful score to this Dolby Atmos film, enhancing the mood of quieter moments to the most intense brawls. Immerse yourself in the storyline, as you hear well-balanced dialog with great clarity from your soundbar’s center channel throughout the film. As what many would call "the most immersive movie scene of 2021", your surround speakers and subwoofer(s) will be put to the test. Hear and feel the deadly velocity of the bullets as they whizz by your head during the Chase Through Matera. The sounds of the car engine and subsequent explosions in the scene are accentuated, reverberating through your room with deep bass rumble coming from your subwoofer(s). The impressive sound effects and music do an amazing job of supporting the film's adrenaline-filled scenes that will be sure to leave you in the middle of the action. Available On Demand
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐⭐
Deadpool (R)
Both a spectacle on-screen and in sound, this movie thrills if you are not into the typical superhero storyline but still want the epic display of explosions in your sound field. Focused on engaging the audience into the movie, you can expect crystal clear and natural dialogues to channel out from the front array. Explosive bass and gunfires are driven around your sound field to immerse fully into the sequence. Not forgetting the overhead channels, in-air motions are precisely placed and tracked, giving you a complete 360-degree surround experience that matches up to its appealing narration and jokes.