The BenQ HT4550i is very good for watching movies. Its native contrast is good, and its brightness is excellent, leading to relatively deep blacks and a very bright image when watched in a dark room. The projector is bright enough to handle moderately lit rooms, so you can watch movies with a few lights on. The projector has a very wide color gamut and is bright enough to make some colors pop. The projector's color accuracy before calibration is good, but you can improve it further with the unit's extensive calibration options.