MOVIE VOCABULARY

Absorbing – very interesting, keeps your attention for a long time

Sentence: it was a very absorbing film.

Action-packed – with a lot of thrilling incidents

Sentence: the first two days of this match were action-packed.

Captivating – very exciting

Sentence: because a waterfall is so captivating, people can sit and watch it for hours

Controversial – causing a lot of discussions or disagreement

Sentence: the new movie subject is very controversial.

Convoluted – over complicated

Sentence: the film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens

Gripping – very interesting

Sentence: the film turned out to be a gripping thriller

Hilarious – very funny

Sentence: the actors were absolutely hilarious, delivering each line with impeccable timing

Intriguing  – very interesting in a way that arouses your curiosity

Sentence: the film raises all kinds of intriguing questions

Moving – causing strong emotions (usually in a good way)

Sentence: it is very moving to see how much strangers can care for each other.

Outstanding – extremely good

Sentence: he was an outstanding teacher and craftsman