riveting
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But I will admit that Russel Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, and Shailene Woodley all deliver riveting performances.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
The World Cup was a riveting first chapter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The horse would become a centerpiece in Nolan’s moonshot interpretation of “The Odyssey,” and a vessel for some of the movie’s most riveting scenes and important symbolism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Yes, the most riveting thing about director Thomas Kail’s live-action “Moana” is watching painted cloth dry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Dad held up his right hand to his face, as if to shield it from Mom’s riveting gaze.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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