"Absorbing drama" refers to a play, movie, or story that captivates and engrosses the audience. It is an intense and engaging form of entertainment that keeps people interested and makes them feel emotionally involved in the plot. Full definition
This immensely absorbing drama is worth any trouble it takes to catch up with its singular pleasures. (metacritic.com)
A revisionist western, this deliberately paced but absorbing drama ranks highly in Bale's filmography, giving him a juicy starring role to sink his teeth into, while also containing enough action to appeal to his core base. (joblo.com)
Early on, the film seems to be shaping up as a moderately absorbing drama about a close - knit family coping in adversity. (independent.co.uk)