Fantasy

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Maestro (R)

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Maestro (R)

Maestro is a biographical film that chronicles the love story between conductor Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre. It follows Leonard, known for writing beloved musical West Side Story, as he starts a relationship with Felicia, and the complicated marriage that follows. Your center channel will capture the hushed, tender moments shared between the couple. At the same time, Leonard's talents as a legendary conductor of his time shine through with the rousing musical compositions and performances interspersed throughout this show, putting the sonic accuracy of your surround speakers to the test.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

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Rebel Moon (PG-13)

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Rebel Moon (PG-13)

From the director of 300 and Man of Steel, Rebel Moon brings together fantasy and sci-fi to deliver an action-packed film. A mysterious girl, Kora, becomes the only hope for survival for the peaceful community of farmers she has settled down in. Desperate to protect them, she travels to different worlds to amass fighters to help with the defense effort. When Kora arrives to save a hostage, your surround channels will capture the shrill sound of bullets shooting through the air as she engages her opponents. Later in the movie, your subwoofers will add dramatic punch to every hit that Kora lands on the main villain during their final fight.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

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Barbie (PG-13)

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Barbie (PG-13)

This fantasy-comedy movie named after the iconic Mattel dolls took the world by storm for good reason. It turns the world as we know it on its head while exploring deeper societal issues in a light-hearted manner. Be amused by the surreality of every doll being named Barbie or Ken. Their names will resound all around you through the surround channels, while your center channel jazzes it up as the dolls head out onto the dancefloor. Then, get caught up in an exciting car chase: Your subwoofers will add to the thrill with pounding bass, as the characters floor the pedal.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐

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One Piece Live Action (PG-13)

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One Piece Live Action (PG-13)

Join Monkey D. Luffy on an adventure riddled with trials and tribulations in this highly acclaimed TV adaptation of the popular manga. Luffy amasses a ragtag crew of pirates on his search for the One Piece, a treasure left buried by the greatest pirate of all time. Action-packed and light-hearted in equal measure, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat as Luffy's crew engages in naval combat with other ships. Prepare to hear the rumbling of cannonfire from your subwoofers, and the vicious clang of cutlasses ringing out from the surround channels around you.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

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Encanto (PG)

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Encanto (PG)

Meet the Madrigals, an extraordinary family that lives in a vibrant town set in the mountains of Colombia inside a magical charmed house. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to communicate with animals —every child except one, Mirabel. Get pulled into this heartwarming story as you watch Mirabel overcome many unexpected challenges to save the fading magic despite being the only ordinary Madrigal without powers. The vibrant colors and catchy tunes flowing through your center channels constrastlingly coupled with ominous rumbling by your bass drivers deliver an engaging, must-watch movie for the family.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

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Miss Peregrine's home for Peculiar Children (PG-13)

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Miss Peregrine's home for Peculiar Children (PG-13)

Featuring a cast born with unique abilities, the story takes an unexpected twist as the main protagonist discovers an enemy group that seeks to kill others of their kind to attain an unfair advantage. With each of these children going up against older, killer enemies, expect an audio spectacle as the sound of each fight and ability being unleashed is both heard and felt across every speaker driver on your sound system. Dialouge comes across clearly through the center channels to bring additional depth to the story

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

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Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

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Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

Fueled by giants, your subwoofer(s) will definitely be the star of this movie presentation, especially when the beanstalk shoots up. Every weight of the giant’s footsteps is boldly translated to ground-shaking rumbles. Details of the fantasy world are clearly replicated in their respective channels to mirror whatever that is on-screen. Distinct directionality can be heard throughout the movie to provide the extra surround oomph. Lines have excellent textures that do not separate to give you an uncomfortable listening experience. This is indeed a successful childhood fairytale revamp that features a spectacular audio presentation that brings the pages of the storybook classic to live.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)

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Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)

Loaded with a ton of in-air action, the whole movie swings in at full force with superb coordination between what is on-screen and what is translated through your surround system. With discrete surround speakers, you will be able to discern every motion, no matter the distance. Every mechanical whirring impresses with clarity through the surround channel. Finishing off with a bang, the final encounter with The Vulture will utilize every known channel to send all objects’ sounds (from the explosion) to its respective position, filling your soundstage with not only just in-air atmospheric debris but also, resounding rich rumbles from the ground. This will definitely satisfy your craving for spatial surround effects.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

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