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The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980·2h 4m·PG·Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Directed by Irvin Kershner

Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher

9.3/ 10

Based on 1 Dolby TrueHD Atmos rating

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Overview

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

Audio Sub-Ratings

Bass/LFE Impact9.4(1 rating)
Surround Envelopment9.4(1 rating)
Height/Overhead Activity9.0(1 rating)
Dialogue Clarity9.1(1 rating)
Dynamic Range9.5(1 rating)
Sound Design/Creativity9.5(1 rating)

Ratings by Format

Dolby TrueHD Atmos
9.31 rating
Lossless

Available Audio Formats

Dolby TrueHD Atmos
LosslessVerified

Reviews

Ganesan's avatarGanesan9.1.4

Hoth still hits like the day Burtt mixed it

9.3 audio score out of 10

Dolby TrueHD Atmos

- AT-AT footfalls thump through the sub in slow, deliberate cadence that the remix never tries to speed up - Asteroid field debris pans across all four corners with the iconic whoosh-and-tumble Foley fully intact - Carbon-freeze chamber clouds fill the surround field with a steam hiss that has discrete pressure points

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