Best "surround sound movie"

jemrey81
jemrey81 Posts: 161
edited June 2010 in Music & Movies
I am helping my VP install a surround sound system in his house, and last night he asked "What's the best surround sound movie?"..... I first thought of U571 since it has a constant creaking sound in the surrounds, and some good all around battle sequences with explosions, etc. He said "sounds awesome, is it kid friendly?" Of couse I said that it isn't, and then recommended the movie Cars if he wanted a good family movie.

So, what are some others that I can recommend (best picture / audio)? I was just reading about Avatar, it looks like one that I should recommend. He has never had an audio set up for his tv, this is a first and he is super excited to see / hear how it is.

He is putting in a 46" samsung lcd (120hz), denon receiver (forgot the model), samsung blu ray, and a hd tivo. The front speakers are in wall RC85i, center is a CS20, rears are in ceiling RC60i, and the sub is a PSW05. All componants will be connected via hdmi cables, the speakers have 12awg in wall wire (all wiring from monoprice). Controller is a Harmony 700. The room is about 12' wide by 25' deep (9' ceiling), couch will be back about 10' and the rest of the room will have games (ping pong or something)... I have a feeling it will be quite loud and shock him! We should have it all set up next weekend.

Thanks!!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    Not BR but Willow has some great surround sounds. Dog goes nuts.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2010
    Master and Commander is very good.
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  • cnoat
    cnoat Posts: 315
    edited May 2010
    We were soldiers.The battle scenes are awesome.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    Not BR but Willow has some great surround sounds. Dog goes nuts.

    "Wwiiillloooooow......" :D
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited May 2010
    Bluray:
    The Dark Knight
    Max Payne
    Andrea Bocelli - Vivere (this is a a must-have concert demo disc)
    Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
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    Living room:
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    Bedroom:
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    Other rooms:
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited May 2010
    +1 on Master and Comander
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    Bluray - Iron Man

    Great for showing off the sub.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2010
    I agree with master and commander, cannon fire from all different directions
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited May 2010
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Master and Commander is very good.

    Agree with M&C, good sound effects and just a great all around movie.

    Obviously lord of the rings trilogy is another great choice.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited May 2010
    Monsters Inc.
    Star Trek
    Up
    I Robot
    Equipment list:
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    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
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    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited May 2010
    Last 3 Star wars.
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  • searay40dad
    searay40dad Posts: 82
    edited May 2010
    BlackHawk Down...Stevie Ray Vaughns Voodoo Chile rendition plays when all the choppers take off for the mission...the whooomp of the rotors thru all the rocket/cannon/automatic weapon fire. very, very intense.

    LOTR TT----Helms Deep battle; RotK--MInis Tirith battle & Black Gate battle

    my son & friends did AVATAR last weekend (wife & I werent allowed in the room)...our floor really shook a few times. sounded very intense.
    Thanks!
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited May 2010
    check out Kung Fu Hustle as well (excellent movie too)
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited May 2010
    I'll add Flight of the Phoenix to the list.Not a great movie but the sound was well done.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited May 2010
    Monsters vs Aliens
    All Pixar films
    Avatar
    Titan AE
    The matrix trilogy
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,203
    edited May 2010
    x3 for "Master and Comander". The first 10 min. is like being there with them.The creaks and water noise are soooo realistic.

    "Constantine".. The first few minutes till the young boy finds the dagger and gets hit by a car..:eek:

    x2 on U571.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,888
    edited May 2010
    Master and Commander, to be sure.

    Also, you might consider "The Fast and the Furious" (the 1st one). Not the whole movie, though.
    The scene towards the end of the movie where Dominic and Brian are sitting at a stop light and, when the light turns green, Dom trounces on the 69 Dodge Charger.

    This scene is excellent for displaying the raw power of the system you're checking out. Just like being there. :)
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited May 2010
    Depth charges on U-571. Gun fight scene near the end on Open Range. Any LOTR movie.
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  • conqur
    conqur Posts: 80
    edited May 2010
    my picks are hellboy, cloverfield, transformers 1 and 2. terminator 3 and 4. any saw movie. rambo 4, ninja assassin, incredible hulk (ed norton) live free or die hard and any of the mummy movies, just to name a few.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,075
    edited May 2010
    Last 3 Star Wars (close your eyes so you can't see acting)
    Jumanji (kids movie pic that DPL+ surround sound suprised me)
    Avatar (set the bar pretty high)
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  • jemrey81
    jemrey81 Posts: 161
    edited May 2010
    You guys are awesome... some great recommendations in here!
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited May 2010
    conqur wrote: »
    my picks are hellboy, cloverfield, transformers 1 and 2. terminator 3 and 4. any saw movie. rambo 4, ninja assassin, incredible hulk (ed norton) live free or die hard and any of the mummy movies, just to name a few.

    Okay... YOU, sir, know how to pick 'em! Hellboy, Cloverfield, Transformers 1&2, Terminator: Salvation, Rambo, Ninja Assassin, Incredible Hulk, and Live Free Or Die Hard all make my list of outstanding demo material. Especially those last two, which will rock a subwoofer until it cries!
    Equipment list:
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    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • j allen
    j allen Posts: 363
    edited May 2010
    If you're looking for kid friendly, I'd suggest 9 (The sock puppets WILL inherit the earth) It's got a lot of bass ambiance.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,203
    edited May 2010
    Kid friendly....

    "ZATHURA"

    Really a great movie for all and WILL show off your system as well.
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2010
    j allen wrote: »
    If you're looking for kid friendly, I'd suggest 9 (The sock puppets WILL inherit the earth) It's got a lot of bass ambiance.

    I second 9. Just make sure and check your levels before you crank it, it damn near made my MPKs **** themselves. There are A LOT of good suggestions here. My biggest preference has been most action movies with DTS. I just seem to enjoy it more than Dolby, but thats just my opinion:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2010
    Cloverfield
    Transporter 3
    Rambo
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
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  • conqur
    conqur Posts: 80
    edited May 2010
    rallyshark wrote: »
    I second 9. Just make sure and check your levels before you crank it, it damn near made my MPKs **** themselves. There are A LOT of good suggestions here. My biggest preference has been most action movies with DTS. I just seem to enjoy it more than Dolby, but thats just my opinion:D

    i third 9 myself. the dobly track on the dvd wasn't a slouch by no means. but i'm sure that the blurays dts track kicks dolby's butt.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited May 2010
    I am really egar to get my new dsw600 on thurs. the first thing I am going to do is buy Avatar on bluray and crank it up. There is so much attention to detail in that movie its crazy.

    another good movie that has a great audio track is Collateral with Tom cruise and jamie fox. Its one of my favorite movies. It has a great musical sound track and the audio recording of the movie was done real well. There is something different about it.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2010
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Also, you might consider "The Fast and the Furious" (the 1st one). Not the whole movie, though.
    The scene towards the end of the movie where Dominic and Brian are sitting at a stop light and, when the light turns green, Dom trounces on the 69 Dodge Charger.

    This scene is excellent for displaying the raw power of the system you're checking out. Just like being there. :)

    +1

    The dts mix on the first Fast and the Furious movie is really damn good. Would also recommend the first race scene....I think it is called "NOS Fest", i think it is scene 5 or 6.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,607
    edited May 2010
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Master and Commander is very good.

    Another vote!
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