10 Reviews: Best Blu Ray Movie for Surround Sound (Sep 2023)

J.J. Abrams’ enthralling reimagining of the Star Trek series is a thrilling ride from beginning to end. It also sounds amazing, with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 mix that perfectly complements the sci-fi action on screen. When the S.S Enterprise accelerates to warp speed, expect to be shoved back into your seat. The fight over Vulcan is particularly gripping, with an excellent combination of music, pyrotechnics, and conversation.

Shine a Light, directed by Martin Scorsese, follows the Rolling Stones as they prepare for a spectacular show at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Sympathy for the Devil, and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction are among the legendary Stones songs included in the collection, which spans 120 minutes. The amazing HD audio quality is, without a doubt, the next best thing to being there. This is the Blu-ray movie to possess if you’re a Stones fan.

The combination of cinematic skills and magnificent rock and roll are hard to beat. The Stones are at the top of their form and the skillful Director has gifted all of us with a splendid motion picture concert. No need for a stimulus here. Try the stunning duet between Mick Jagger and Christina Aguilera showcases heart pounding music like you've not heard in a long time.

by Robert J. Welch

This is probably the best-sounding WW2 movie on the market. The film is spoken entirely in Japanese, yet the crisp audio remains emotional and captivating throughout. The soundscape of war is equally awe-inspiring, with explosions that are loud enough to rattle your furniture. The fanatical cry of “banzai!” has never sounded quite so chilling. This movie is certainly your choice if you want to be surrounded by battlefield sound.

I thought the film was done very well in showing how it was for the other side. I felt myself almost sympathizing with Japan. I haven't seen the other movie showing the US perspective yet. My son has lived in Japan for 13 years and I have visited 3 times, met many people and have really gotten to like the customs and people of Japan of today.

by Barbara Grochowski

The Transformers movies may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they sound fantastic on Blu-ray. The clamor of enormous robots slamming against one other is an assault on your ears and senses. Despite the fact that the combat moments are large and dramatic, individual helicopters and rifles may be discerned amid the din. It’s undoubtedly one of the best-sounding films in the Transformers franchise.

I may be a grandma, but my heart is young and I live action films with fantasy involved. I love all the Transformers movies and this one didn't disappoint. I especially love the fact that the film takes place mostly in "Egypt", where I currently reside.

by Guadalupe Pina

It’s impossible to imagine the classic Bond theme sounding any better than it does in the Blu-ray release of Casino Royale. The music alternates between exhilarating shootouts and calm poker showdowns with equal skill and sophistication. Among the most memorable scenes is the bone-crunching stairway battle scene — punches have never sounded more horrible than they do in this sequence.

I liked Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan in the role a lot. Especially the last of the Pierce Brosnan movies, which hinted at the grittier realistic Bond coming with Daniel Craig. I was not a fan of the Timothy Dalton or George Lazenby or older Connery film. This movie, and Skyfall set the bar so much higher than any other Bond films.

by Steve C.

Pixar has established a reputation for creating some of the best-sounding Blu-ray movies available on the market, and Wall-E does not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it is undoubtedly Pixar’s most amazing movie to date. In addition to the stunning CGI images, the immersive and wonderfully rendered audio is likely to fascinate your children as much as possible. The opening soundtrack of the movie is a definite highlight.

This movie was referenced in several non-fiction books. It is a sweet movie and it's predictions are quite accurate. If I were still teaching high school technology, I would definately have this movie in my curriculum. It raises questions about ecology, but more questions about Artificial Intelligence and how much technology should control humans.

by S Ritter

For Blu-ray audiophiles, The Dark Knight remains a must-have buy. The film’s signature bass-heavy music brilliantly establishes the tone and prepares you for the horrors ahead. The Joker’s insane laugh is similarly amazing, and the language is absolutely clear throughout. The audio engineering on the CD seldom attracts attention to itself for the sake of it, instead of allowing the stunning images to take center stage. It’s a rare accomplishment of subtlety that adds to the film’s immersion.

2019, And this is the first time that I watch any of the new Batman movies. (1) The incorruptible Batman. (2) The Joker, destroying the city, just for fun. (3) Weaponizing people’s goodness against themselves. (4) The media taking the wrong side of the argument. A typical day in 2019, pun intended. This is a masterful movie, and deserves its super-high rating. Most highly recommend.

by John D. Gardner

The Oscars were kind to this Freddie Mercury/Queen biography, and it’s simple to understand why. Rami Malek’s Oscar-nominated performance brings Mercury’s vibrant personality to life both onstage and off, and the film itself is a perfect love letter to the band’s fans. The movie’s pixel-perfect re-creation of the band’s LiveAid concert is magnificent, but it’s the conclusion that will have you up off your sofa and applauding the screen. The addition of surround sound to the Blu-ray disc enhances the LiveAid performance.

This movie was amazing! I saw it twice in the first two days it was out. I have downloaded the music and blasting it in my car. I have watched all the interviews of the actors and Freddie Mercury interviews. I liked Queen before but now I am obsessed. Remi did a great job in the roll and they did a good job matching the other players in the band.

by Amazon Customer

In cinemas, Ready Player One provided a totally different interpretation than Ernest Cline’s best-selling sci-fi book, but Steven Spielberg’s explosion of distinctive effects and fast-paced storyline gave everyone plenty to talk about. Blu-ray fans will be treated to beautiful colors, amazing detail, and spectacular stunts as Parzival and his numerous CGI companions set out to stop the greedy IOI from damaging their ideal world, the OASIS. The Blu-ray version also has Dolby Atmos, which is becoming more common, making this disc a terrific way for anyone with a superb sound system to immerse themselves even more in the virtual world.

Well, at first I have to admit that I was not thrilled about seeing this movie at all, I thought it would be all about VR stuff and fi don't get that at all. A good friend of mine that knows my taste recommended that I would like this for the pop culture references of the 80's. Tye Sheridan was terrific in the lead role and let me tell you that the support cast was really great too. It was a varied bunch and each one played their parts terrifically. The animation parts in the Oasis were beautiful and graphically lovely.

by Russell S

Your front and back sets of ears will appreciate the opening sequence from Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver. This sequence starts with a ringing sound that should originate from everywhere and nowhere at the same time as a test for your stereo pair. The John Spencer Blues Explosion’s Bellbottoms plays throughout the sequence. It’s a song with a lot of punch, and it has to come across as such. With its automotive surround sound, this film might give you shivers.

Wow heard soundtrack months before seeing movie....top notch...cast directing beyond excellent it's a heist musical if there ever was one best movie I've seen in a long time destined to be a cult classic... imagine true romance as a bank heist musical scanning the gamut of a music lovers ear peace

by kyle deturk