I watched this heist thriller in the cinema – and it's a masterclass in sound design

Two men stand outside a door frame. On the left is Niki, who has sandy brown hair and wears a black boiler suit. On the right is Harry, an older man with grey hair.

It might not be your first consideration when watching a film, but good sound design can take your movie viewing experience to the next level.

The most recent film to prove this point for me is Tuner. It follows Niki, a young man with a hearing sensitivity which makes everyday sounds seem much louder than they should – also known as hyperacusis.