Dolby Atmos

Sicaro (R)

Sicaro (R)

While gun fires and explosions are expected in this white knuckle thriller, this classic war-on-drugs movie springs an element of surprise in absolute surround immersion. Numerous action driven scenes note not only thumping soundtracks that increase your heart rate, but also, subtle kicks of atmospheric directional sounds that challenges your surround speakers to pick up and create the claustrophobic environment you see on screen. High-contrast moments in sound dynamics will bombard your environment with maximum blows through the available speakers. It truly tests how well they can handle sharp sudden blows in frequencies while preserving the sounds’ pristine clarity in the respective channels.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Soul (PG)

Soul  (PG)

Disney is known to pay very close attention to creating a realistic soundscape for every animated movie, and SOUL is no exception. Leveraging on Dolby Atmos, SOUL makes full use of every speaker channel to engulf you with lush, ethereal ambient cues that virtually seem to transport you out of this world. Every musical note is beautifully rendered through your frontal channels, going in sync with the main character's deft finger movements. So much attention has been given to the original musical scores for this movie, that it's musical scores have already won multiple awards for being some of the best musical pieces ever created for a movie.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)

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: ⭐ ⭐

Squid Games (NC16)

Squid Games (NC16)

Netflix takes Korean dramas to new levels with this original. Hundreds of people are forced into playing a twisted series of games for survival. The winner walks away with a huge cash prize - but everyone else dies with each round. Murderous gunshots are fired within the first round of games, and the sound of bloodspills and blood-curdling shrieks will echo through every speaker channel, evoking chills down your spine.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker (PG-13)

Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker (PG-13)

This delivers exemplary surround audio in J.J. Abrams’s attempt to conclude decades worth of the Star Wars universe. Apart from the signature sound effects that we love from their plasma-powered lightsabers, this movie serves up an additional challenge for your surround system through Rey’s and Kylo Ren’s high energy lightsaber battle in the midst of a howling thunderstorm. Environmental sounds and sparks from the clashing lightsabers are clearly transmitted through the surround speakers, turning your living room into the battle scene. Leaving no channels idle, the thunderous thuds made by both are noticeable through your subwoofer(s) even with huge crashing waves stealing the spotlight.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Top Gun (PG)

Top Gun (PG)

A definite must-watch not only because this movie helped launch Tom Cruise’s career (pun intended), but also because it hinges its whole storyline on heroic aviation action. With the restored version of this, tuned to take full advantage of the capabilities of today’s sound technologies, you are definitely going to feel and hear the MiG-28s fighter jets soar and roar above you. Spoiler Alert: "Danger Zone" withstands the test of time and will certainly have you moving your tushies, as the jets take-offs from the runway.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

TRON: Legacy (PG)

TRON: Legacy (PG)

Tron Legacy is no ordinary movie because Daft Punk's phenomenal music artistry flows throughout this. Directional cues are realized effectively and precisely by drool-worthy motorbikes. Overhead sounds by flying drones and aircraft fulfill the 3-dimensional sound element and work together with your surround speakers to give you a tight surround hug. Well-positioned ambient whirring and electrifying buzz and hums are as ear-catching as the attention-grabbing neon lights shown before you. The star of this show is definitely the soundtrack that hits you at all the right spots, at the right time. Bass is tightly controlled, and when it punches, it punches ruthlessly to your chest. Signature Daft Punk beat patterns fully absorb you into the music sequence that will soak you up in an electrifying bed of euphoria.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

Upgrade (R)

Upgrade (R)

Directional sound cues take centerstage in this wildly imaginative sci-fi film. Tightly coordinated ambient effects such as the delicate whirring of highly sophisticated chipsets and drones overhead latch onto your ears to propel your listening experience. To further grip your attention, the movie introduces potent bass effects from gun blasts and explosions that will have you surrender to its warm reverberation and adds weight to the gory visual cues. Fatal squelches are delivered disturbing clear. Motion in fight scenes are swift enough to take your breath away from the edge of your couch.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐