Man on Fire or Taken

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

"Man on Fire" has an excellent 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
I have it on blu-ray disc and the sound will rattle the walls of your home theater.

Here's one reviewers take on the great lossless audio on the disc and I agree with it:

The Audio: Rating the Sound:
'Man on Fire' features an aggressive DTS HD 5.1 Master Lossless Audio surround track that does a great job reproducing both the roar of pandemonium and the subtleties of a whisper. While the film’s first act offers mostly quiet ambiance and crisp conversations, chaos quickly moves in to dominate the soundfield, making dynamics the star of the show. Commanding LFE rumbles mingle with balanced treble tones to produce a natural and powerful soundfield. When I felt the impact of gunshots or explosions in the center of my chest, I knew this track was out for blood. Moreover, I was impressed with the number of individual elements present in the rear speakers -- the sound designers managed to hurl immersive acoustics and explosive sounds across the back of my home theater throughout the film.

in a friendly spirit, (cause i don't want this to turn nasty and you know what i mean...) allow me to retort:

blu-ray audio review (the same person who reviewd Man on Fire) of Taken:

"As expected, the first-class visuals on this disc are complimented by another reference-grade DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack from Fox. Taken features audio that consistently emanates from every corner of the listening area, and with a crispness and clarity that matches the very best Blu-ray currently has to offer. Not only does information pour from every speaker, but it sounds incredibly lifelike throughout. An early segment at a pop concert reveals strong bass, even if the sound plays as somewhat muffled as it is heard in the background and at a distance from the primary action. The track also creates a fine blend of realistic ambience in many scenes. A restaurant scene in chapter four reveals an array of small nuances scattered about the soundstage that creates a pleasing, sonically inviting environment. Parts of the score take on a hard-rock feel, each of these devastating the primary front speakers, the sound aggressively spilling out with clarity and deep, chest-rattling bass. Gunshots also ring out with hard-hitting power, sounding clear and distinct one from the other, while explosions positively rock the listening area. Taken also delivers pitch-perfect dialogue reproduction. Once again, 20th Century Fox has delivered a power-packed soundtrack for a new release film. Taken may not set the bar higher than it already is, but it definitely reaches the current pinnacle of lossless audio presentations for home consumption."

i still think both movies have great sound; i still give the slightest edge to Taken but for acting i give it to Man on Fire.